Adopt a Platoon

February Adopt-a-Platoon Shipment

March 9, 2016
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18 boxes were sent by our Adopt-a-Platoon committee during Super Bowl Weekend. We will be collecting additional items during the March 17th Squadron meeting at the Post. Please bring items to the Post for donation to our adopted platoon if you cannot make the monthly meeting.

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October/November Adopt-A-Platoon Update

November 12, 2014
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Our platoon continues to benefit from the generosity of corporate sponsors and friends Squadron 283. And now it’s time for our November care packages: can you help?

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Thank You From Our Adopted Platoon!

September 21, 2014
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We recently received a thank you note from our adopted platoon. Here’s an excerpt: “On behalf of the Soldiers in my shop, we would love to thank you for the boxes of goodies that you sent addressed to SFC Stone (he shares with each Section)….”

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May Adopt-A-Platoon Update

May 30, 2014
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We have a new platoon deployed in Kuwait until March 2015! At their request, we were able to send them an Xbox 360, extra controllers, and a lot of games in addition to the usual supplies!

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Christmas Care Packages Sent to Squadron 283’s Adopted Platoon

December 8, 2013
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We wish our adopted platoon and all the men and women who serve our country, a very happy and safe holiday season!

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Halloween Treats for the Troops

October 17, 2013
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Neal Conners and Nicky Casalenuovo sent the first batch of boxes for our new platoon in Afghanistan that included some Halloween candy and decorations, several of their requested items and the cards/notes of support written at the last meeting.

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More Thanks From Squadron 283’s Adopted Platoon in Afghanistan!

August 24, 2013
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Squadron 283’s adopted platoon in Afghanistan is enjoying the snacks, baseballs and mitts, and the support and thoughts we’re sending to them.

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A Thank You from Squadron 283’s Adopted Platoon!

July 4, 2013
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On July 3rd, the Squadron received a thank-you note from the commanding officer of our adopted platoon serving overseas.

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Sons of the American Legion Squadron 283 Featured in Palisades Post

April 21, 2013

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 283 was featured in the recent edition of the Palisades Post. The article describes the efforts of Palisadians Neal Conners and Nicky Casalenuovo, sophomores at Saint Monica Catholic High School,  assembling and shipping of care packages for military personnel assigned overseas. Conners became involved because his father, Brian, […]

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March 2013 Adopt A Platoon Update

April 16, 2013
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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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