Posted on Jul 31, 2015
Will VSO's (VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, Etc) be able to appeal to the contemporary Veteran?
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Yes, they WILL be able to appeal, but only with input from contemporary veterans. One issue is that younger veterans apparently expect an organization to be tailor-made for their personal preferences and needs. Perhaps that is why several new organizations have appeared on the landscape. But the older organizations won't change without new blood. Vietnam veterans (who were often shunned by older members) are the current old guard in the VFW and American Legion. They need to reach out to younger veterans in any way they can, and listen to their needs--and address those needs at the local level.
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The American Legion is nearing it's 100 anniversary. that is a long time not to have changed to meet the needs of veterans. Gone are the WWI and most of the WWII vets. In my Post almost all of the leadership is Lebanon/Grenada and later. Each Post like each unit is different. Don't judge all of the American Legion by what one Post is like. The Legion with it's large membership wields a lot of influence with Congress and the President to ensure new veterans get the benefits they deserve.
My Post is very progressive, we may even pay your 1st years membership if you contact me before the end of January 16!
My Post is very progressive, we may even pay your 1st years membership if you contact me before the end of January 16!
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I would be willing to give my local Legion a chance if I could see what they do other than run a bar. The Legion regulars around here are mostly social members that have never been in the military and just want a place to drink on Sunday. Are meetings open to the public so I could see if the local Legion actually does have a group of vets hiding somewhere in the background?
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I am not normally very good at remembering people from so long ago but were you an instructor at EOD School? Where did our paths cross?
Also...
I am not normally very good at remembering people from so long ago but were you an instructor at EOD School? Where did our paths cross?
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MAJ (Join to see) - I was an IED Instructor from 93-95 and in the CISO Office from 95-97.
There are not supposed to be any social members. Every Legionnaire must have served during one of the eligible periods (open since Aug 2, 1990). There may be Sons of the American Legion who have not served by their father or mother did.
Meetings should be open to the public as there are no secrets in the Legion.
There are not supposed to be any social members. Every Legionnaire must have served during one of the eligible periods (open since Aug 2, 1990). There may be Sons of the American Legion who have not served by their father or mother did.
Meetings should be open to the public as there are no secrets in the Legion.
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Yes. It is the fellowship it is the fellowship of those who served that will bring them together. Shared experiences.
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