SERVICEMEMBER SUPPORT
Local
Active Duty and
Reserve Servicemembers will find their Legion Post to be
an extended family of military veterans -Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast
Guard and Marines - who've "been there and done that". You
will be right at home with men and women who intrinsicly understand
military life, the rewards and challenges. The Legion is
"kinfolk", ready with a handshake or a helping hand. You'll find
not just comaraderie, however, but also career mentorship and
confidential personal assistance in times of emotional, spiritual,
financial and/or legal crisis.
Deployment -
We got your back!
Members of American
Legion Post 161 stand ready to assist you and your family as you
serve our country. You have enough on your mind. Your thoughts shouldn’t
include "sweating the homefront".
What kind of help
can be available? Grocery shopping, childcare, lawn care, fixing the
family car and countless other challenges to a military spouse and
family.
Family members can simply call us at (425) 883-0161
or toll-free: 1-800-504-4098. Provide details of the need and then
let Legion family volunteers take over. Either we, or an American Legion
post in the vicinity of your family will contact your family to
determine how assistance can be provided.
While deployed, you
can also contact us by email: adjutant(at)post161.org
Legionnaires and
their families have been in your shoes. We understand the problems and
stresses that go with separation of loved ones during deployment. We are
here to help when you need it…no charge.
Just our deepest “thanks.”
"Relad"
"Civilian life" will
not be the same as it was before you went in the service. No way,
nada, at all, period.
Accept that. Your
military experiences will set you apart from your civilian
counterparts in ways both good, and challenging.
Legion
members can help with the challenges - we have the resources, the
common experiences, and the understanding.
And as
you transition and integrate, your experiences can support those
still active, and transitioning. Consider the Legion an opportunity to
continue serving with your brothers and sisters, and your Country.
After all, that's who WE are!
Legionnaires strongly believe we shall not fail those with
whom we served…no matter what service branch
or era.
