Welcome to American Legion Post 3 Lincoln, Nebraska
Updated 3/16/2023
About Us
WHO ARE WE?
The American Legion is a nonprofit group of veterans wanting to serve their resident communities, after giving their lives and families to safeguard America, through the U.S. Armed Forces. On a local level, we band together in "posts," where the mission of the Legion takes place daily. Legionnaires are intrinsically motivated by our Four Pillars:
- Children and Youth Programs
- Americanism
- National Security
- Veterans Rehabilitation
OUR GOAL!
The American Legion offers veterans help with filling disability claims, discounts on vehicle rentals, hotels and motels stays, and emergency support. The most important offering for a veteran is the comfort of fellow veterans having your back--your six--as you navigate through life after American military service.
Our Four Pillars are the best guide to just how far Legionnaires will go to aid fellow veterans and their families
LET US HELP YOU!
The American Legion is one of the best sources of help for any veterans' concerns, whether they be their health, welfare, families, socializing, and especially, supporting your local community.
If you've ever felt left out of the loop of veterans happenings, now's your chance.community.
Contact American Legion Post 3 is here in Lincoln to add to your life's success.
Officers 2021-2022
Post 3 Commander
Post 3 (1st Vice Commander)
Post 3 (1st Vice Commander)
Gerry Wolf
Post 3 Commander 2022-23
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Post 3 (1st Vice Commander)
Post 3 (1st Vice Commander)
Post 3 (1st Vice Commander)
Bruce Gubser
Post 3 1st Vice Commander 2022-23
Post 3 Adjutant
Post 3 (1st Vice Commander)
Post 3 (2nd Vice Commander)
Ed Schnabel
Post 3 Adjutant 2022-2023
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Post 3 (2nd Vice Commander)
Post 3 (2nd Vice Commander)
Post 3 (2nd Vice Commander)
Post 3 2nd Vice Commander 2022-2023
District 15 Vice Commander 2022-2023
Ron Hindmand
District 15 Commander
Post 3 (2nd Vice Commander)
District 15 Commander
Bruce Gubser2022-23 District 15 Commander
Post 3 1st Vice Commaner 2022-23
AMERICAN LEGION POST 3 LINCOLN, NEBRASKA FOUR PILLARS
The following are some of the projects that reflect American Legion Post 3’s efforts to support our veterans and the Four Pillars of the American Legion. Some may support more than one Pillar.
1 --- Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
- Pay Final Respects and Provide Honor Guard for Military Honors
- Volunteer at VA Vet Centers
- Assist veterans seeking GI Bill Benefits
- Assist Homeless Veterans at Victory Apartments
- Present Retirement Home Programs to Honor Veterans
- Attend hearings and Support Legislative Bills at State and Federal Levels
2 --- National Security
• Support all of our troops and VA programs
• Volunteer at the Lincoln VA Clinic
• Provide funds to Veterans and their families Emergencies
• Provide Funds to support Operation Comfort Warriors
• Provide Funds to support the American Legion National Emergency Fund
3 --- Americanism
- Provide Flag Etiquette Education Programs
- Participate in Scheel’s Sporting Goods annual Flag Replacement Program.
• Conduct an annual Flag Disposal Program and Burial of Ashes
• Work with Boy Scouts of America / Honor Eagle Scouts
• Provide funds and participate in Wreaths Across American Program
• Provide School Talks
• Fund and support Lincoln Special Olympics
• Ring Bells for Salvation Army
• Provided funds to Call-a-Vet program
• Maintain a Post Website (https://lincolnpost3.org/)
• Publish Lincoln Legionnaire newspaper quarterly
• Distribute a monthly Post 3 newsletter
• Host Coffeehaus / Quilts of Valor events at the Lincoln VA Clinic
• Purchase Coffee for the VA Clinic
• Support VA Food Pantry
• Donate to Soldiers' Christmas Fund
• Support the University of Nebraska – Lincoln ROTC program
• Sponsor and Support American Legion Auxiliary Unit 3
• Sponsor and Support Sons of the American Legion Squadron 3
• Sponsor and Support American Legion Riders Chapter 3
• Participate in Lincoln’s Veterans Parade
• Participate in Governor’s Welcome Home Picnic
4 --- Children and Youth
• Support and Sponsor delegates to American Legion Cornhuskers Boys State
• Support and Fund American Legion Baseball
• Conduct District 15 American Legion Oratorical Contest annually
• Support, Sponsor participants to American Legion Jr. Law Cadet
• Support Boy Scouts / Eagle Scout Recognitions
• Provide 2, $500 Scholarships annually
• Honor Lincoln Public School teachers and Staff with 25 Years-of-Service
• Honor High School J ROTC Cadets with certificates and medals
• Provide funds and support for the VA Little Pride Program