Sons of the American Legion Squadron 283

May Adopt-A-Platoon Update

May 30, 2014

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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While waiting to be assigned a new platoon, Neal Conners and Nicky Casalenuovo have formed an Adopt-A-Platoon club at Saint Monica High School to help support our efforts and to raise student awareness for our U.S. military. Students were able to contribute some green-packaged products for our last St. Patrick’s Day packages and will also help in the coming months with writing morale-boosting cards and letters.

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New Year’s Care Packages Sent to Troops

January 15, 2014

Six care packages including New Year greetings, assorted snacks, along with candy and cards of support for upcoming Valentine’s Day. “Camo Beans” courtesy of the Jelly Belly Candy Company!

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Christmas Care Packages Sent to Squadron 283’s Adopted Platoon

December 8, 2013

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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Sun King Squadron – Hey Ya!

October 17, 2013

Our adopted “Sun King” squadron at Point Mugu recently made a music video for Outkast’s Hey Ya! and posted it on YouTube. Check it out!

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Halloween Treats for the Troops

October 17, 2013

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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Squadron 283 Sons Invade Houston

September 2, 2013

Adjudant Greg Frost’s trip report from the 2013 American Legion Convention in Houston, Texas.

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

August 24, 2013

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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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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