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 Service to Veterans  Legion Baseball  Club 180
National Student Oratorical Contest 
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We are an organization of men and  women veterans who honorably served America in time of war.  We are dedicated to self-help, service to the sick and disabled, the widows and orphans of our fellow veterans.  We are also involved in our communities.  We are by far the largest veterans’ organization with over 3,000,000 members in the United States and 28 foreign countries. Post 180 was founded in 1930 by WW1 veterans who saw need for the organization in Vienna.  One of 15,000 Posts in this 3 million member organization, the Post is named for two local service members killed in combat in WW1.  The Post Home is located on the 1745 Northern Neck land grant to John Jenkins and it was later sold to William Fairfax.  During the Civil War, the land was owned by the Gunnells.  Subsequent owners were the Keith and McClandish families who deeded the property to Post 180 in 1956.

Legionnaire of the Year--2009, Tom Bonner

 

Support to the Community
Post 180 has a strong commitment to community events and organizations.  A significant portion of income is donated to veteran-focused and community programs.  Some of these include:

• VA Veteran’s Care Center
• VA Medical Center, Washington, DC
• Local Boys Scout Troops
• Vienna Town Beautification Brick Project
• Vienna Volunteer Fire Department
• Hospice of Northern Virginia
• Patrick Henry Boys & Girl Plantation
• Town of VA Parks & Recreation

Post 180 places the American flags throughout the town of Vienna for memorial holidays. The Post also conducts the local memorial programs for Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. At this year's Veteran's Day program, Vienna Councilman and past Post 180 Commander, Dan Dellinger (picture below), gave the keynote address.

Children and Youth
The “future generation” is very important and the focus of much attention.  We contribute to safety and drug prevention programs, the Vienna Teen Center and the Spinoza Bear program for sick children.  We host a Children’s Holiday Party annually in December and sponsor the Junior Law Cadet program, Cub Scout Pack 1139 and Boy Scout Troop 1539.  The Boy Scout Troop meets at Post 180 every Tuesday at 7:30pm. We also award three cash scholarships each year to full-time college or graduate school students.

Each year, our Post conducts the local competition of the American Legion's National High School Oratorical Contest. First prize at the national level is $18,000. While we strongly encourage participation from the schools in the Vienna area, we do not restrict the students from participating who happen to be enrolled in schools in other geographical locations.

Service to our Veterans
As veterans, we are very aware of comrades in need.  We are always ready to aid veterans and their families, and ensure that they receive all benefits to which they are entitled.  When the final call comes, we offer bereavement services.  Life insurance,  vision services and discounts for a wide variety of travel-related needs are available.  If you have questions about veteran's benefits or problems with veteran's issues/concerns, please contact our  Service Officer ¨C Joyce Miller at: 703-938-9535.
Enrollment for Health Benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs-- There are several  ways to enroll:
- You can enroll in person at any VA Medical Center or Clinic.
-You can obtain enrollment assistance by calling VA's Health Benefits Service Center, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) at 1-877-222-VETS
-You can also enroll by mailing or faxing the completed Form10-10EZ  to the  Medical Center or Clinic of your choice. 
-You can also obtain additional assistance by contacting your State or County Veterans Service Officer. For telephone listings please consult the blue pages of your local phone book under "United States Offices", then look for "Veterans Affairs".   Internet Link for the VA Enrollment Form 10-10EZ: https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/

10,000 Golf Balls to our Active Duty Solders
(Thank you Letter for Donation)
UNIT: 1-9 CAV
WHAT: Golf Driving Range
WHEN: 27 Feb 2009
WHERE: FOB Hunter

SUMMARY:
The MWR facilities at FOB Hunter were supplemented with the addition of a new golf driving range. The balls (donated by American Legion Post 180) and clubs (donated by Golf Park at Hunter Mill) were all coordinated by Mr. David Minyard--an acquaintance of the 10th Mountain Division Commander Major General Oates. When asked who to donate 10,000 golf balls and numerous clubs to, MG Oates recommended 1-9 CAV. These resources were also distributed to each of the three other outposts in the Headhunter Area of Operations: JSS Apache, JSS Chilat, and JSS Amara. 1SG Holland, HHT 1SG, created the range at FOB Hunter and has already provided a few golf lessons. In its first 10 minutes of use, the 1SG and driving range accomplished a feat that 10 years of other locations/instructors were unable to do-correcting the Squadron XO's slice so that his shot actually went straight! The range will continue to be a welcome source of leisure for the Headhunters in Maysan Province.

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American Legion Baseball
The Post  has hosted an American Legion Baseball League team since 1966.  The team plays an aggressive schedule which includes participation in an all-star game.  Young men 18 and under are eligible for the team. 

Club 180
We operate a staffed Club providing food, beverages, and legal gaming for members and guests.  Breakfast and lunch are served daily.  Dinners, crab feasts and other events are announced in our Newsletter.  The club is a favorite late afternoon gathering place to meet friends and listen to good music, as well as a terrific place to watch sports events.

The club features a 60”  television with cable access.  Darts, billiards, shuffle board, chess and other games are also available.

American Legion National Student Oratorical Contest
Win $18,000 in The American Legion's National High School Oratorical Contest. The purpose of The American Legion's National High School Oratorical Contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.  Scholarship prizes at the national level are:  $18,000, 1 st Place; $16,000, 2 nd Place; $14,000, 3 rd Place.

High School Students are invited to participate in the first level of competition sponsored by American Legion Post 180, 330 North Center Street, Vienna, VA. 22180 on Saturday, January 12th,2008, at 10 am.     Click here to download more information about Post 180 competition.  Visit www.legion.org for additional details from our national website.. Local Coordinator is: Ron Patterson, 703-319-1095.