Sunday, May 12, 2024

Veterans Connection

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Fwd: $32,700 Scolarship Deadline Extended

Attention All Legion Family Members!

The Deadline to apply for the "American Legion Department of Michigan Members Spouses or Dependents Learning Partner Scholarship" has been extended to June 7th. This is a $32,700 scholarship! Follow the link to apply today.

https://www.columbiasouthern.edu/tuition-financing/scholarships/american-legion-department-of-michigan-members-spouses-or-dependents-learning-partner-scholarship/ or scan the QR Code.

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1st District Deceased Members Memorial Service

On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, a memorial was held at Post 32 to honor members of the Post and Auxiliary who had passed away. The 1st District and 1st District Auxiliary leaders were responsible for hosting the memorial. District Commander Karl Burnett and District Auxiliary President Debbie Abraham led the recognition along with The 1st District Chaplain Thomas Catterall and District Auxiliary Chaplain Helen Pardo. Several District Post Commanders attended and participated in the memorial. The Post 32 Honor Guard posted the colors, performed a 21-gun salute, and played taps. A dinner was provided by the Post 32 kitchen staff, which was enjoyed by all.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Military Appreciation Days

Detroit VA Offering Tele-Emergency Care

Detroit VA Medical Center now offers Tele-Emergency Care services for local enrolled Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the addition of tele-emergency care services for enrolled Veterans in the Metro-Detroit area. Enrolled Veterans can access this new service by dialing the Detroit VA Medical Center at (313) 576-1000 and pressing "3," effective immediately. Medical triage staff are available 24/7 and will guide the Veteran to the appropriate level of care, including tele-emergency care.

Tele-emergency care (tele-EC) offers Veterans many of the same services they can receive in a traditional emergency room, but from the comfort of their own home. This helps prevent the Veteran from having to drive in, potentially wait for hours in a waiting room, minimizes exposure to illnesses from other patients, etc. There is also no co-pay for these services. Further, choosing to utilize the VA for emergency care, whether through the tele-EC or in-person services, ensures a smooth continuity of care as the Veteran's medical providers will already have access to the Veteran's full medical record.

While Veterans with life-or-limb-threatening injuries or illnesses should go to an in-person emergency room or call 911, tele-EC can serve Veterans with a wide variety of conditions, including:

Cough, cold, flu, and COVID symptoms

Sore throats

COPD and asthma flares

Eye redness and irritation

Tick and other insect bites

Skin infections

Minor allergic reactions

GI illnesses

Urinary tract infections

Gout flares

Muscle sprains/strains

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

WWII Memorial Escort Ride

World War II Memorial:

The VFW District 4 Riders Group and American Legion Riders Post 32 participated in a memorial service on April 22, 2024, for James A. Brosko, a WWII Veteran. Mr. Brosko served in World War II and was among the soldiers who landed on Normandy Beach on D-Day. He survived to fight in Europe and Africa before returning home after 2.5 years of service. The Patriot Guard Riders stood a flag line during the ceremony. The Riders Group met at the Turowski Funeral Home at 25509 Warren St, Dearborn Heights, MI.

Along with the Post 32 Legion Riders, they accompanied the motorcycle transporting Mr. Brosko's remains to the cemetery as an escort. At St. Hedwig, a military ceremony took place, and the Honor Guard from American Legion Post Fort Dearborn conducted a rifle volley and Taps. Army personnel presented the Brosko family with the folded American Flag, and the Patriot Guard Riders presented a memorial plaque.