Post 1982 Ansbach, France
Post 1982
Ansbach, France
About This Post
Post Namesake
Staff Sergeant David C. Chavez History
Staff Sergeant David C. Chavez was born on May 3rd, 1938 to a large extended family in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was much loved by all. His parents were the late Elias T. and Trine Chavez. He was the eldest of five siblings: three sisters, Rosella, Patsy, and Martha, and one brother, Alex.
Before joining the Army, David painted houses with his father and was very good at it, but he yearned to see what other parts of the world were like and the Army gave him that opportunity. After he joined the Army around 1960, his letters home were few, but enough to let his parents know he was well. The family was excited in early January 1970, when David wrote home that his personal belongings were on the way home, and that he was coming home.
In November 1968, David earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for heroism for saving the life of another soldier. The family learned of this after his death. He earned a total of three Purple Hearts that the family never knew about either. Staff Sergeant David C. Chavez was killed on January 15, 1970, in Vietnam while serving with Troop A, First Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. That was the week he was to come home from his third deployment.
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
Post 1982 supports the USAG Ansbach military community. Members include Veterans and active duty Soldiers. All events the post undertakes are done to honor the memory of our Post’s namesake, Staff Sergeant David C. Chavez, who was killed in action in Vietnam and had been assigned to a unit in Crailsheim, Germany, not far from Ansbach. the post is named after.
Post 1982 has a Youth Shooting Team, conducts an annual Oratorical Contest, and sends youth to Boys and Girls State. Our Post Service Officer and the Department Service Officer (also from our Post) actively work in cooperation and coordination with our local Veterans of Foreign Wars Service officers (both Post- and Department-level on our installation) to provide assistance and support to Veterans and Surviving Spouses both locally and also throughout Europe
We co-host the children and youth of our military community for two "Kid's Fishing Days" each year. The kids get to fish all morning, with all fishing equipment and bait provided and assistance from fishermen. Then we provide they and their parents, a free lunch of grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and soft drinks. We also host a Christmas Party for local German orphanage each year, providing them gifts and a meal."
Photos
Dept of Maryland Boys and Girls State
Youth Fishing Day
Post 1982 Supports Memorial Day Ceremony
American Legion European Top Shooter 2019
Track Meet Fundraiser 2019
Vietnam Veterans Day
American Legion Post 1982 Centennial Celebration 2019
American Legion Four Chaplains Ceremony 2019
Post 1982 Oratorical Contest 2019
Vietnam Veteran 50th Anniversary Commemoration 2017
Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration 2017 (Continued)
Post 1982 Scrapbook 2014-2015
HISTORY
2010
USAG Ansbach Memorial Day Ceremony
May 22, 2014
Full Story
Post 1982 sponsored the annual Memorial Day ceremony along with USAG
WWII Veteran and Post 1982 Member Visits Cadets
May 28, 2014
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Post 1982 American Legion member Paul
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.
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.
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 ..
Post Oratorical Contest 2019
Jan 16, 2019
Three students competed in Post 1982's annual Oratorical Contest.
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..
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
