Squadron 283 Editor

USAA Magazine Highlights Chosin Filmmaker

August 24, 2013

In February, we held a screening of the Korean War documentary, Chosin. Chosin’s filmmaker, Marine Brian Iglesias, was profiled in the Summer 2013 issue of USAA Magazine.

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A Thank You from Squadron 283’s Adopted Platoon!

July 4, 2013

On July 3rd, the Squadron received a thank-you note from the commanding officer of our adopted platoon serving overseas.

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June 2013 Post 283 Bulletin

June 1, 2013

Cross-posting the June 2013 Post 283 American Legion newsletter.

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March 2013 Adopt A Platoon Update

April 16, 2013

Nine care packages were sent out to our current platoon in February (some Spring/Easter themed). These will be the last ones sent to this platoon since their tour will end sometime in April. We were instructed to send out the last boxes before March 1st unless otherwise notified. Thank you to everyone who donated!

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April 2013 Meeting Announcement

April 16, 2013

Don’t forget, this Thursday is our regular April meeting. We will be announcing our Officer Slate for 2013/2014 and accepting nominations from the floor, from anyone who is interested in being on the board. Most importantly, we will be continuing our Loving History program with a very special guest, Anna Brown, who served in the USMC during WWII.

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3 New Living History Videos Posted

April 16, 2013

Slowly but surely, we’re working through the backlog of Living History videos and posting them online. Here are the three newest ones: Bob Davis – February 21, 2013; Richard Schafer – November 17, 2011; Dave Borgeson – September 15, 2011.

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March 2013 Meeting Announcement

March 20, 2013

This Thursday is our March regular meeting.

We will have another installment of our Living History Program, with Dr. Mike Martini.

Dr. Martini served in the United States Navy during WWII. Not only was he a pediatrician for many of you who grew up in the Palisades (and many of your children!), he is also receiving a 50 Year pin, for being a member of the American Legion for 50 years.

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February 2013 Adopt A Platoon Update

February 26, 2013

At the end of January we sent our platoon 9 boxes with snacks, candy, toiletries, games, soups, coffee, drink mix, spices, condiments and more. A few of the boxes were Valentine’s Day themed. We are getting ready to send off some St. Patrick’s Day themed packages which will include all types of “green” items. We […]

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Join Us For Movie Night – Chosin

February 20, 2013

On Friday, March 1st, the Sons of the American Legion, Post 283, are hosting a special presentation of Chosin, a 2010 film directed by Brian Iglesias.

Chosin tells the story of 15,000 US soldiers and Marines surrounded and trapped by an overwhelming force of Communist Chinese soldiers in the frozen mountains of North Korea. Facing impossible odds, the men fought 78 miles to freedom and saved the lives of 98,000 civilian refugees.

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