Commander's Message, September 2025

Fellow Legionnaires, 

Up front,  Happy 250th Birthday to all of our U.S. Navy veterans! The U.S. Navy celebrates its’ founding on 13 October. On this date in 1775 the Continental Congress authorized the creation of the Continental Navy, establishing the foundation of the modern U.S. Navy. This event during the Revolutionary War was a critical step in creating a naval force to protect American trade and combat the British Navy. 

Since that time the Navy has played in key role in all US conflicts. The official song of the U.S. Navy is "Anchors Aweigh," composed by Lieutenant Charles A. Zimmermann. The Navy has no single official motto, but a widely recognized and honored unofficial motto is "Non sibi sed patriae," Latin for "Not for self but for country". 

At the September Post 3 Meeting our Finance officer Bruce Gubser presented our August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026 Budget. Our estimated income of $63,700 balances out with our estimated expenses of that same amount. More than half of that income is from annual dues. Individual dues are $56.00, of which $11.00 stays with the Post and the rest goes to State and National as expenses. The Budget was approved by unanimous vote of the attendees at our meeting. A big thank you is due to our Finance Committee consisting of Bruce, Fried Craige, Rich Limmerman and Gerry Wolf for their work on this detailed annual budget. 

We had an excellent presentation at the September meeting by Dr. Charles Craft on the Veterans Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic Event. The Clinic provides a range of FREE dental services, including exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures and more, to eligible Nebraska veterans, spouses, and surviving spouses. This year’s two-day clinic was run 26-27 September. Within our budget the Post donated $500.00 to this worthy cause of this annual clinic. Hopefully it will continue for many years to come. 

Again, this month anyone who has not yet renewed their American Legion membership, please do so and keep on the lookout for new members. Our Adjutant will give an update on renewal status in this newsletter, so please give that your attention. 

On the subject of Post 3's Adjutant, we need a volunteer for this vital position. Ed will be retiring from this position after eight plus faithful years of service in January as he celebrates his next birthday. Please contact Ed or me if you might be interested or willing to assist. 

As always, keep our veterans in your thoughts and prayers, particularly those who may be in need. May God continue to bless America, and all who keep Her free. And may God continue to bless, and keep safe from harm, all servicemembers of our Armed Forces, wherever they may be dispersed.  

For God and Country, 

Ron Hindmand

Post 3 Commander