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regarded as the leadership standard for the great citizen of this country and placing the commissjoning an officer is for this nation.
world, producing over 600,000 men and needs of a nation before their own. All while
women who have earned a commission simultaneously living the life of a college The JSSP National Championship will
through the program. Among them are student. be held in Colorado Springs at the USA
two chairmen of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, Training Facility from July 20-23 with the
seven Army Chiefs of Staff, two Cabinet It is agreeable that most college students top 15 qualifying marksmanship winners in
secretaries and a sitting Supreme Court graduate with some form of a leadership both the Precision and the Spotter Events.
associatejustice. foundation and commitment based on an The event and the results will be on the
understanding of their specific academic National website for review and follow-
Over 1,700 colleges from across America discipline. But none focus on the citizen and up. It's an honor to have been chosen to
such as Historically BIack Colleges and servant in support of our great nation as the once again serve on the Volunteer Staff to
Universities (HBCU), Ivy League Schools, ROTC program. assist in this very worthwhile event. There
and institutions known for producing some will be a First Place Scholarship Winner of
of our greatest academic professionals, By highlighting some of the notable ROTC $5,000 in each category and a Runner Up
offer Rol{ progra ms. graduates such as current Chairman of the Scholarship of $1,000. Good luck to all the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, GEN Mark A. Milley, participants and thanks to all the posts who
ROTC Cadets are introduced to more than Colin Powell, Lean Panetta, Lou Holtz, supported the teams throughout the entry
a just rigorous syllabus during their tenure. James Earl Jones, and the Founder of and qualifying process.
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As the cost of living continues to rise people lives. Feeling socially connected, especially As American Legion members, our most
are looking at ways to save. They are giving in an increasingly isolated world, is more sacred responsibility is to look out for each
up pets, cancelling insurance and becoming important than ever. The benefits of social other and our fellow veterans. A way to reach
homeless. Paying dues is not a priority unless connectedness shouldn't be overlooked. The out to members and former members who
we have something to offer them in this largest Veterans Social group is The American may need help, is Buddy Checks conducted
terrible time.The American Legion provides Legion. We can help by keeping them active on a regular basis, American Legion posts
life-changing assistance and guidance for with little or no cost events that include their are encouraged to perform this vital function
veterans, military personnel, their families, family. whenever it makes the most sense in their
and communities in thousands of ways 1. It coststhe average family of4 around communities. The idea is to reconnect
every day around the world. Help comes $40 plus tax to go out for Fast food. with veterans who may need assistance
in the form of personal assistance, cash What if we provided a meal to all but don't know where to go or who to ask.
grants, donated goods, disaster relief, labor, Veterans in town on a regular basis at These contacts may be made by a personal
networking, volunteerism, and advocacy. the same cost and add in socializing visit, phone or email, or a combination. The
with other veterans. We discount it for important part is to reach out to veterans
In 2015 we had a $5 National per capita Legion Family. in your community to let them know you
increase in dues and 2 million members. 2. Offer discounted dues. care and can provide whatever assistance
Our 2022 goal is 1,579,502 so we are losing 3. Have fund raisers to coverduesfor they may need. It's what we do for our battle
members quickly. If this small amount active members who are low income buddies.
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