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Membership Requirements

Elements of the American Legion Emblem

Officers of Hudson American Legion Post 180

2010 - 2011

Commander

1st. Vice Commander

2 nd Vice Commander

Adjuntant

Finance

Chaplain

SGT at Arms

Service Officer

Historian

Ceremonnial

Executive Committee

 

Robert Rathbun

Ron Fox

Mike Shorthouse

Mike Yager

Mike Borton

Dave Warn

Doug Galbreath

Duane Murphy

Mike Brennan

Bob Kramer

 

 

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Membership Requirements

World War I,  April 6, 1917- November 11, 1918

World War II, December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946

Korean Conflict, June 25, 1950-January 31, 1955

Viet Nam War, February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975

Grenada/Lebanon, August 24, 1982-July 31,1984

Panamerica, December 20, 1989-January 31, 1990

  Desert Storm/Desert Shield, August 20, 1990-Cessation of hostilities

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Auxiliary

President

1 st. Vice President

Secretary

Treasure

Chaplain

SGT at Arms

Historian

Pam Hackett

Bonnie Nowakows

Debby Topps

Debby Topps

Helen Yager

Joan Murphy

Sally Darr

Pat Hackett

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Sons of the American Legion

Commander

1st. Vice Commander

2nd. Vice Commander

Adjuntant

Finance

Chaplain

SGT at Arms

Historian

 

Eric Rising

Eric Walters

Phil Goodlock

Brad Vandezande

Frank Dunne

Jeff Vanderlooven

Dean Cox

Randy Seegert

 

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House Committee

Ron Fox

Doug Galbreath

Carol Shadboldt

Mike Shorthouse

 

 

Elements of the American Legion Emblem

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    "Each of the emblem's many significant parts signifies a meaning which no Legionnaire who wears the emblem should take lightly, and which he should know from the first minute he or she puts it on," professor Robert W. Hart wrote in 1956.Hart's observation is as insightful today, on the occasion of the Legion's 83rd birthday, as it was nearly half a century ago. It behooves every Legionnaire to learn the meanings of the symbols that constitute The American Legion emblem.

 

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1The Rays of the Sun

The rays of the sun form the background of the emblem and suggest the Legion's principles will dispel the darkness of violence and evil.

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The Wreath

The wreath forms the center, in loving memory of those brave comrades who gave their lives in the service of the United States that liberty might endure.

 

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The words

The words "American Legion" tie the ring together for truth, remembrance, constancy, honor, service, veterans affairs and rehabilitation, children and youth, loyalty, national security and Americanism.

 

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The Star

The star, victory symbol of World War I, also symbolizes honor, glory and constancy. The letters "U.S." leave no doubt as to the brightest star in the Legion's emblem.

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Outer Rings

The larger of two outer rings stands for the rehabilitation of our sick and disabled comrades. The smaller inside ring denotes the welfare of America's children.

 

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Inner Rings

The smaller of two inner rings set upon the star represents service to our communities, states and the nation. The larger outer ring pledges loyalty to Americanism.

 

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