Post 1982 Ansbach, France

Post 1982

Ansbach, France

Post 1982 Ansbach, France

About This Post

Post Namesake

Staff Sergeant David C. Chavez History

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Notable Members

John Miller, Charter Member still active, Post 1982 Commander May 1998 - May 2001 and May 2002 - May 2003

What Makes this Post Unique

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HISTORY

2010

USAG Ansbach Memorial Day Ceremony

May 22, 2014

 

Post 1982 sponsored the annual Memorial Day ceremony along with USAG

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USAG Ansbach Memorial Day Ceremony
American Legion National Commander Dinner

American Legion National Commander Dinner

May 27, 2014

 

Six members

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WWII Veteran and Post 1982 Member Visits Cadets

May 28, 2014

 

Post 1982 American Legion member Paul

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WWII Veteran and Post 1982 Member Visits Cadets
Richard

Richard "Dick" Miller Memorial Fishing Day

Jun 7, 2015
Post 1982 and VFW Post 9342 hosted the first annual Richard "Dick" Miller Memorial Fishing Day at Soldiers Lake. The event was free to USAG Ansbach families.
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50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration

May 25, 2017

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 ..

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50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration
Post Oratorical Contest 2019

Post Oratorical Contest 2019

Jan 16, 2019

Three students competed in Post 1982's annual Oratorical Contest.   


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Post 1982 Commemorates the Four Chaplains

Feb 10, 2019

 

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..

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Post 1982 Commemorates the Four Chaplains
American Legion Post 1982's Centennial Celebration

American Legion Post 1982's Centennial Celebration

Mar 16, 2019

 

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...

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DEC Meet & Greet

Mar 22, 2019

Legion members from thoughout the Department of France met for dinner the night before the 3rd DEC hosted by Post 1982.


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DEC Meet & Greet

Post 1982 Hosts 3rd DEC

Mar 23, 2019

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. 


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3rd DEC 2019

Mar 23, 2019

Post 1982 hosted the 3rd DEC at the Von Steuben Club.  The USAG Commander and Command Sergeant Major greeted the attendees.


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Vietnam Veterans Day

Mar 30, 2019

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.


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CYS Track Meet Fundraiser

Apr 20, 2019

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.


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CYS Track Meet Fundraiser
USAG Ansbach National Prayer Day Luncheon

USAG Ansbach National Prayer Day Luncheon

May 2, 2019

Three members of American Legion Post 1982 attended the USAG Ansbach National Prayer Day luncheon on May 2, 2019.     


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Post 1982 Members Vist Vietnam Wall Memorial

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.


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Post 1982 Members Vist Vietnam Wall Memorial
American Legion Dept. of France Top Youth Shooter

American Legion Dept. of France Top Youth Shooter

May 14, 2019

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..

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Post 1982 Supports Memorial Day Ceremony

May 23, 2019

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.


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Post 1982 Supports Memorial Day Ceremony
Post 1982 Cohosts Youth Fishing Day

Post 1982 Cohosts Youth Fishing Day

Jun 1, 2019

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.  


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Dept. of Maryland Boys and Girls State

Jun 16, 2019

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.


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Dept. of Maryland Boys and Girls State