U.S. Coast Guard Birthday -1790
2024-08-04
U.S. Every year, August 4 is celebrated as the U.S. Coast Guard Birthday, commemorating the military organization for its valor and discipline. Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has kept the nation’s waterways safe, playing a critical role in national security.

TAL 5th District Meeting -- TN Dept Commander to Attend
2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
This month’s 5th District meeting is part of the Department of Tennessee Commander’s Tour. It will be hosted by Post 88.
Contact:
Shannon Rasmussen #910-723-9873 Email: post82board@gmail.com
Hosted by Post 82 Inglewood. Menu: Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, Dessert, Drinks. Cost: $10.00 Please RSVP Shannon Rasmussen to let her know how many will attend.
Location:
Post 82 Inglewood, 3204 Gallatin Rd, Nashville TN 37216
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Duration: 2 to 3 hours

Monthly Meeting Aug 2024
2024-08-13 18:00 - 23:59 UTC | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
We have grown to near 260 members and continue to welcome veterans of all our Armed Forces to join us.
We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Mt Juliet Senior Activity Center. 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd – Click for directions
This is located next door to the Church of Christ.
Entry is in the rear of the building.
Doors open at 6. We will have pizza, cold soft drinks and water. Come and join us and get to know some of the guys and gals that make our post successful.

Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair -- Lebanon, TN
2024-08-15 - 2024-08-24
Post 281 usually has a table in the Veterans Building. Stay tuned!

The American Legion's 105th National Convention
2024-08-23 - 2024-08-29
Members of The American Legion, Sons of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and their guests are all invited to The American Legion’s 105th National Convention to help strengthen and support the world’s largest veteran’s association! You do NOT have to be a delegate to attend! Learn from each other’s creative solutions for successes and challenges like those of your own department. Don’t miss out! Contact your Department Headquarters or Adjutant now to register and to reserve a hotel room!

TAL National Preparedness Month
2024-09-01 - 2024-09-30
Sep 1, 2024
The American Legion’s National Emergency Fund Preparation Guide helps posts prepare for a natural disaster and apply for a National Emergency Fund grant.
Grants from the National Emergency Fund are available — up to $3,000 to Legionnaires and SAL members displaced due to damages to their primary residence from declared natural disasters, and up to $10,000 for Legion posts that have been damaged by a natural disaster and whose programs and activities within the community have been impacted.
Check out the NEF’s preparation guide for “WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER STRIKES:”
www.legion.org/publications/242483/national-fundpreparation-guide

Monthly Meeting Sep 2024
2024-09-10 18:00 - 23:59 UTC | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Patriot's Day
2024-09-11
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/september-11
9/11

Within hours of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Library of Congress staff began to call for and collect a vast array of original materials concerning the attacks on the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, and the fate of United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed into the earth at Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Patriot Day
2024-09-11
Patriot Day is a United States national observance that honors the memory of those who were killed in the September 11 attacks. It was first observed in 2002, after the proclamation by President George W. Bush.
On September 11, 2001 al-Qaeda launched a series of coordinated terrorist attacks upon the United States, killing almost 3,000 people. In the immediate aftermath of the tragic events, President proclaimed September 14, 2001 as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001. A year later, September 11 was made a national day of mourning referred to as Patriot Day.
This observance has been proclaimed annually since 2002.
In 2009, President Barack Obama rededicated it as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. It is not a public holiday therefore government offices, educational institutions and businesses do not close on this day. On Patriot Day, the national flag is flown at half-mast on all United States government buildings and establishments. Individuals are also encouraged to display flags on their homes.
A moment of silence is traditionally observed at 8:46 AM. Many organizations and establishments hold memorial ceremonies to honor the victims of 9/11.

Indy Car - Nashville Speedway
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15
https://www.legion.org/48/255270/indycar-names-american-legion-its-official-charitable-partner
In Nashville, going big is the only way we know how. It’s why the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix gives you more than a race—it’s a chance to be a part of a three-day festival that will take over Nashville. Join us to awaken all of your senses by hearing some of the top musical acts in the world, tasting the best cuisine Nashville has to offer, and watching the greatest racers around perform on the city’s biggest stage.
Mobile Marketing – NTT Indy Car Streets of Nashville
Location: Nashville
Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM
Duration: 9 hours
Contact: Adjutant Tuttle, adjutant@tnlegion.org

Post 281 Picnic - Recognition of Tyler Cates
2024-09-14 | Charlie Daniels Park, Charlie Daniels Park
The American Legion Tyler Cates Post 281 will recognize the 20th Anniversary of Tyler Cates’ death in the service to the United States of America.
All veterans and their families are invited. Please contact Bob Snuck, rsnuck@comcast.net, (615) 479-1968, if you plan on attending.
Pavilion #5 is reserved from 8 AM until 4 PM.

American Legion Day
2024-09-16
American Legion Day
Sep 16, 2024
In recognition of The American Legion’s 90th birthday, the Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution designating Sept. 16 as “American Legion Day.” The measure was shepherded through the Senate by then Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, who praised the Legion for its continued aid to wounded veterans and military families, legacy of community volunteerism and significant role in establishing important national legislation.

Constitution Day
2024-09-17
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/september-17
U.S. Constitution
On September 17, 1787, members of the Constitutional Convention signed the final draft of the Constitution. Two days earlier, when a final vote was called, Edmund Randolph called for another convention to carefully review the Constitution as it stood. This motion, supported by George Mason and Elbridge Gerry, was voted down and the Constitution was adopted.

U.S. Air Force Birthday -1947
2024-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The United States Air Force’s 77th birthday will be on September 18, 2024. The day commemorates the establishment of the Air Force as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947. President Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947, which created the Department of Defense and established the Air Force as an independent service. The Air Force birthday recognizes the Air Force’s role in national security and defense, including air and space superiority, global strike, rapid global mobility, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day
2024-09-20
https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/National-Pow-Mia-Recognition-Day/
Recognized the third Friday in September.
The American Legion is involved in many efforts to honor and recognize prisoners of war (POWs) and those missing in action (MIAs), including:
• National POW/MIA Recognition Day
The American Legion was instrumental in establishing this day, which is observed on the third Friday of September each year. It’s a day to honor the sacrifices of POWs and MIAs, as well as their families. The Defense Department remembers and honors those Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. DOD’s POW/MIA Accounting Agency continues the search for the missing, fulfilling the nation’s promise to leave no service member behind.
• Advocacy
The American Legion works with Congress and the Department of Defense to improve policies and programs for missing service members. They also urge Congress and the president to fully fund the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Office.
•Remembrance services
The American Legion holds POW/MIA remembrance services at public events and unit meetings.

American Legion College - Department of Tennessee
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | TAL Department of Tennessee, 318 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN, United States
Space is limited and class frequently fills up.
Tennessee Legion College
Location: Department of Tennessee’s Headquarters, 318 Donelson Pike
Date: Saturday and Sunday, September 28, 29, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM
Duration: 2 Days
Contact: PDC Stephen Weismann
Application Form: https://www.tennesseelegion.org/files/2024_Tennessee_Legion_College_Application.pdf

Gold Star Mother's Day
2024-09-29
Each year on Gold Star Mother’s Day the United States president calls on all Americans to display the nation’s flag and hold appropriate meetings to publicly express their love, sorrow, and reverence towards Gold Star Mothers and their families. Government buildings are also required to display the flag.
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. is an organization of mothers whose sons or daughters served and died while serving their nation in times of war or conflict. It organizes major events that take place on or around Gold Star Mother’s Day each year. Previous activities included a Gold Star flower wreath laying service, as well as an afternoon tour of President Lincoln’s cottage in Washington DC.
A gold star flag is displayed by immediate family members of a military member who died while on duty. The flag is placed to let the community know that a loved one died while serving.
The gold star flag features a gold star placed over a blue star. The number of gold stars on the flag corresponds to the number of family members who died.
The Department of Defense authorizes the following immediate family members to display the flag: Spouses, Parents, Children, Siblings, Stepparents, Stepchildren, Stepsiblings, Half-siblings, Adopted parents, and Adopted children.
The gold star designation originated during World War I, when families displayed small banners with a blue or gold star. A blue star represented a family member serving in the armed forces, while a gold star represented a family member who died while serving.
In addition to the gold star flag, Gold Star family members can also wear a gold star lapel button. The button was established in 1947 and is awarded by the US Department of Defense.

Monthly Meeting Oct 2024
2024-10-08 18:00 - 23:59 UTC | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Fall 2024 "Buddy Check" Contacts
2024-10-09 - 2024-11-08 | Buddy Check Callers Choice of Location, TBD, Mt. Juliet, TN, United States
2024 – About the Buddy Check Program
Semi-annual outreach to Post 281 members.
Are you OK? Do you need any assistance?

U.S. Navy Birthday -1775
2024-10-13
The United States Navy’s 249th birthday will be on October 13, 2024. The Continental Congress established the Navy on October 13, 1775, with the intention of using a small fleet of privateers to attack British commerce and weaken British naval power. In 1972, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt officially recognized October 13 as the Navy’s birthday.

Columbus Day
2024-10-14
Significance of Columbus Day 2024
Columbus Day 2024 is an annual federal American holiday that occurs on the second Monday in October each year. Columbus Day 2024 is a day that commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas and his discovery of America on October 12, 1492.
History of Columbus Day
People, throughout the world, have celebrated Columbus’s voyage since the colonial period. Historically, the Italian-born explorer set sail in August, 1492. He intended to chart a western sea route to China, India and the renowned gold and Spice Islands of Asia; instead, he landed in the Bahamas, becoming the first European to explore the Americas since the Vikings set up colonies in Greenland and Newfoundland during the 10th century. Columbus Day became an official state holiday in Colorado in 1906, and later became a federal holiday in the United States by proclamation of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1937.
The date on which Columbus arrived in the Americas is also celebrated as the Day of the Race (Día de la Raza) in Latin America and some Latino communities in the United States. Columbus Day 2024 celebrations are known to be controversial because the settlement of Europeans in the Americas led to the deaths of a very large proportion of the Native American people.
It has been argued that this was a direct result of Columbus’ actions. It is clear that the arrival of the European settlers led to the demise of a large proportion of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It has also been argued that Columbus should not be honoured for discovering North America, as he only went as far as some islands in the Caribbean and never got as far as mainland America.
Traditions of Columbus Day
Traditionally, celebrations of Columbus Day 2024 include lessons about Christopher Columbus and his voyage at schools. Throughout the United States, Columbus Day 2024 has evolved into a celebration of Italian-American heritage. Communities host parades and street fairs with colourful costumes, music and Italian food. In many cities and towns that honour indigenous peoples on this holiday hold activities such as traditional dance and lessons about Native American culture.

Halloween in the Park - Mt. Juliet
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Charlie Daniel’s Park
Saturday, October 19th from 11am-3pm
Rainout date: TBD
Registration Opens: Sept. 2nd, 2024
*Limited Vendors*
**NO SALES VENDORS( except for food trucks), strictly FREE PROMOTIONAL**
FREE admission: Costume Contests, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Vendor Booths, and LOTS OF FREE CANDY!!!!
Costume Contest
Times are approximate. Please arrive early.
11:00 AM —Pets
Immediately after— under 1 year
Immediately after— 1-2 years
Immediately after— Intermission
Immediately after— 3 years
Immediately after—4 years
Immediately after— 5 years
Immediately after— 6-7 years
Immediately after— 8-9 years
Immediately after— 10-12 year

The Employer of Veterans Awards for 2024 - Applications Due 1/3/25
2024-11-01
Last Updated on January 18, 2024
TAL Department of Tennessee Bulletin for January 2024:
THE EMPLOYER OF VETERANS AWARDS:
Department of Tennessee may submit a total of three nominations for this category for National consideration. One nomination for a small company with fifty or fewer employees; one nomination for a medium sized company with work forces of 51 to 200 and one nomination for a large company with 201 or more employees. Recognize your local Veteran Employers by sending in an award application by January 3, 2025.

Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Award - Applications Due 1/3/2025
2024-11-01
Last Updated on January 18, 2024:
TAL Tennessee Department Bulletin for January 2024.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD: To recognize a well-rounded Emergency Medical Technician, who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements expected of the position held and who exemplifies the virtues of professionalism and dedication and
has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service to the community, state, or Nation. Submissions due to the Department by January 3, 2025.

Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award - Applications Due 1/3/2025
2024-11-01
Last Updated on January 18, 2024:
TAL Tennessee Department Bulletin for January 2024.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD: To recognize a well-rounded Law Enforcement Officer, who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements expected of the position held and who exemplifies the virtues of professionalism and dedication and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service to the community, state, or Nation. Applications due to Department Headquarters by January 3, 2025.

Firefighter of the Year Award
2024-11-01
Last Updated on January 18, 2024:
TAL Tennessee Department Bulletin for January 2024.
FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD: To recognize a well-rounded Firefighter, who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements expected of the position held and who exemplifies the virtues of professionalism and dedication and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of
community service to the community, state, or Nation. Submissions due to the Department by January 3, 2025.

U.S. Army Birthday - 1775
2024-11-03 00:00 (America/Chicago)
On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress founded a united army to bring the 13 colonies together in the fight for independence from Great Britain. The U.S. Army was officially born. The Army was founded just months into the American Revolutionary War and predates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Over its nearly 2½ centuries of service, the Army evolved from a ragtag militia hastily formed to fight against Britain to the largest branch of one of the most powerful militaries to ever exist. Today, over 450,000 active-duty service members, as well as about 300,000 National Guard soldiers and 175,000 reservists make up the Army — the largest of the six military branches.

U.S. Marine Corps Birthday -1775
2024-11-10
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) will celebrate its 249th birthday on November 10, 2024, which falls on a Friday. The day marks the establishment of the Continental Marines in 1775 when the Continental Congress passed a resolution to raise two battalions of Marines. The USMC has participated in every US conflict and is considered by many to be the world’s finest fighting force.

Veterans Day
2024-11-11
History of Veterans Day
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
History of Veterans Day

Monthly Meeting Nov 2024
2024-11-12 18:00 - 23:59 UTC | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
