Post 1982 sponsored the annual Memorial Day ceremony along with USAG
Post 1982 American Legion member Paul
On May 25th, 2017, Post 1982 partnered with USAG Ansbach, the Illesheim and Ansbach VFW posts, and the 9th JROTC Battalion to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam.
The event was held in the Urlas PX parking lot and included free food and entertainment. Commemorative pins were presented to Vietnam Era Veterans by the USAG Ansbach Community Commander and cadets from the 9th JROTC Battalion.
Post 1982's historian, Madonna Roberts, created the program. Entertainment was provided by ..
Three students competed in Post 1982's annual Oratorical Contest.
9TH JROTC Cadets Participate in American Legion Four Chaplains Ceremony
POSTED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2019
STORY BY: MAJ(R) MADONNA L. ROBERTS
The Story – During February, American..
The American Legion was founded on March 15, 1919 in Paris, France. In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Ansbach Post 1982 hosted an open house on Saturday, March 16, 2019. The event was open to the public. Cadet/CPT Caison Duplessie served as the narrator. The Ansbach U.S. Army Garrison Commander, Col. Steven M. Pierce, shared cake cutting duties with Post Commander, Ms...
Legion members from thoughout the Department of France met for dinner the night before the 3rd DEC hosted by Post 1982.
Post 1982 hosted the 3rd Department of France DEC on March 23, 2019. Colonel Pierce, the USAG Ansbach Commander and Command Sergeant Major Philson Tavernier thanked the American Legion members for their continued service.
Post 1982 hosted the 3rd DEC at the Von Steuben Club. The USAG Commander and Command Sergeant Major greeted the attendees.
American Legion Post 1982 hosted a Vietnam Veterans Day at the URLAS shopping mall on the 30th of March 2019. Vietnam veterans and spouse were recognized and presented DoD 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemorative pins.
Post 1982 ran a refreshment stand at the Ansbach Middle High School track meet on April 20, 2019. This was possible with the support of our hard working volunteers.
Three members of American Legion Post 1982 attended the USAG Ansbach National Prayer Day luncheon on May 2, 2019.
Dennis,Scot, and Past Commander Kenneth Aungst, all Post 1982 members, visited the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC. They made a rubbing of Staff Sergeant David C. Chavez's name who Post 1982 is named for.
At the May 14th Post 1982 meeting, Dept of France Commander Dennis presented the "American Legion European Top Shooter" award to Jacqueline Muszczynski. The Youth Shooting coach is Christopher Buchanan, Post 1982 1st..
Past Commander Ken Aungst gave remarks and read names of the fallen Soldiers in the Ansbach footprint and 2 post members placed a wreath at the USAG Ansbach Memorial Day ceremony.
Post 1982 cohosted another youth fishing event with MWR and the Ansbach and Illesheim VFW Posts. After the youth and parents finished fishing, they were provided lunch and then each youth participant was presented a medal. There were more than 150 participants, 67 kids, and 30 volunteers. This was a great turnout for the community.
The Department of Maryland hosts Dept of Defense students to attend Boys and Girls State. The Ansbach community is sending three students this year. The young woman, Alina Morecraft, is sponsored by the Ansbach Spouses and Civilians Club. Bryan Kott is sponsored by Post 1982, and Cooper Robertson is sponsored by the Illesheim and Ansbach VFW posts. These organizations are paying for the students flight to and from the United States.