Adjutant’s Report June 2001

The Department of Nebraska held their 103rd State Convention, June 24-27, 2021. Post 3’s Honor Guard was called upon to present the Colors and perform the Post Everlasting Ceremony. They did an outstanding job, which was noticed by the current and past Department Leadership. Thanks to all those who answered the call to serve not only Post 3, but our fellow veterans of Nebraska. July is the start of 2022 Legion membership renewal period. Be looking for your renewal notices that should arrive during the first part of July. We hope to start processing them as they come in. Depending on mail, it can take up to four or five days for us to receive your payment by mail. Processing can take another five or six days based on the number received each day. It will be mid to late July before you will receive your 2022 membership card in the mail. Again, Thank You for being a member of Post 3 and for your service to this Great Country. Where is your DD214 or Discharge Papers? And does your family know where to find it? This would a great time to track it down if you are not sure where you have filed it. You can help your loved ones with your request for Military Honors by doing some simple things now. If you desire Military Honors during your memorial service, you need to talk with your family, so they know your wishes. Your DD214 or discharge papers, are the key piece in requesting Military Honors that are provided by DOD personal. You can find answers to many of your questions on the VA’s web site. The VA’s site will help with requesting a VA grave head stone, how to request burial in a National Cemetery, etc. Feel free to call the office for assistance with this effort. Two pieces of legislation that will influence our military family. Legislative bills #387 and #64 (taxation of military and social security benefits). The Nebraska Legislature passed the two bills dealing with taxation of Military Retirement pay and Social Security benefits and were signed in law by Governor Ricketts. Every little bit helps make Nebraska more tax friendly for our veterans. If by chance you renewed for 2021 and never received your 2021 membership card, please let the office know. Items do get lost or damaged in the mail, so please call, and let us know and we will see that you are paid for 202 and get a membership card to you. Have a great summer and stay safe out there as you enjoy getting out of the house for a change and Happy 245th Birthday, America! Again, thanks to all those who have served. Ed Schnabel Adjutant