Fellow Legionnaires,
Currently, our membership is at 896 paid for 2026, which is just over 95% of our goal of 938.
The membership cards for 2027 were given to the Post at the Department Convention. If you haven’t paid your dues for 2026 you can still do so. You will get a notice for 2027 probably in July or August. To continue your years of service, 2026 dues will have to be paid.
The Department Convention was held in Columbus on June 25-28. There were by-law changes introduced. Voting was held on Sunday June 28.
Our Honor Guard has been busy as of late with funerals, graduations, and veteran ceremonies.
Officers for 2027 were elected at our July Post 3 meeting. The results are:
Commander --- Ron Hindmand
1stVice Commander --- Rich Lemmerman
2ndVice Commander --- John Ottoson
Executive Committeeman (3-year term) --- Ed Schnabel
Our Consolidated Post Report for the year was submitted prior to the Department Convention. This report shows what we've done for the past year.
To quote Past National Commander John P (Jake ) Commer:
" When we hear, We forget
When we see , we remember
It's when we do, we understand "
Thank you for being a member of Post 3.
Steve Fowles
Post 3 Adjutant
Happy Fourth of July, the 250th Birthday of our Great Country. Take time to celebrate.
The VA is currently requesting Veterans to update their VA Identification Cards. If you receive a notice from the Department of Veteran Affairs, you can update your VA ID cards while in the Clinic. You will need to bring some form of a State issued ID, like a Driver’s License, with you.
The Lincoln CBOC Volunteer Services can always use Bus Passes, Gas cards, and Grocery Cards. Gift cards to Sam’s or Walmart are used to buy clothing as the needs come up during the year. Currently there is a need for summer items. Items include small, travel size items that can fit into small hygiene kits, soaps, sunscreen, hand towels, and wet wipes. Other items requested are handheld USB fans, USB cables, batteries, and box fans.
Flu shots and Covid shots are now being given for those with appointments, walk-ins, or through urgent care. When you have an appointment, you will be asked if you wish a flu, covid shot, or to update any other vaccines that show up as overdue on your VA Health records. If you do not have an upcoming appointment, call your local clinic to schedule one. Covid shots are being given by appointment only
If you receive a statement from the VA for co-payments, remember that most CBOC do not have finance offices. IF you have a billing question, you need to call the number that is listed on your statement. Mail payment to the address shown on your statement. You should find a finance office at most of the VA Hospitals, but they may have limited hours. This is true for the Omaha VA hospital.
With the signing of the PAC act, more veterans have become eligible for services, not only for those who served “boots on the ground,” but anyone who has served since the Gulf War. If you have any questions, call your local county, or state service officer, or registered VSO, only takes a few minutes to see if you might qualify for an increase, or a new VA disability rating.
The Lincoln CBOC is trying to fill open staff positions. Podiatrist, including a NP or nurse to provide foot care for Veterans in the Lincoln area.
Only trained service animals should be brought into a VA Health clinic or hospital. Trained service animals that qualify under DAV requirements are always welcome. Other pets or comfort dogs do not qualify and should be left at home. If you do bring a comfort or emotional support dog into a VA clinic, you are responsible for cleaning up after them. Please do so. Don’t leave a mess for others to clean up.
Thanks for your service to this great country and to your fellow Veterans.
Ed Schnabel
American Legion Representative for the Lincoln CBOC
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