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Pangborn Squadron has had several promotions, awards, and training days in the last 2 months. Although we lost 5 cadets in 2020, we have gained 8 new cadets. Our Squadron was recently selected to be a participant in a nationwide Aerospace Education Program. They only selected 100 Squadrons in the nation to take part of …
Cadet Lt Col Emmanuel Larsen, of Waterville Washington, received the Cadet Officer of the Year Award from Dick Winn, Commander of American Legion Post 10 in Wenatchee on the 23rd of March at the Washington National Guard Armory in Wenatchee. Cadet Lt. Col Larsen joined the Cadet Program in 2016 and has reached the second …
In early January the Manson American Legion, Post 108 sponsored a “Teacher Grant” program, offering four $250 Grants available to all teachers in the Manson School District. This funding could be used for anything that would benefit students. This was a great opportunity to secure items not included in the school’s budget. The process to …
During the Manson American Legion, Post 108’s January meeting Nigel Hunter was honored with the Legion’s “Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation” for 2020. He was joined by his wife and four children for the tribute. This annual award is intended for a well-rounded law enforcement officer who has exceeded the duty requirements expected of their …
One of the requirements that members in Vet Corps must meet each year is to complete at least one major service project. This December, three of our local Vet Corps members joined forces to complete their service project, helping a veteran with a safety improvement at their home. While working with Chelan County Veteran Service …
The Squadron had several promotion and awards given out to start off the New Year. Congratulations to all the members of the Pangborn Composite Squadron on their achievements. AWARDSOn Jan 4, c/A1C Oliver Cawdery received the Outstanding Cadet of the Squadron Award from the Air Force Association. This award is generally given to a non-commissioned …
In the last quarter of 2020 the Manson American Legion, Post 108 initiated exploration of possible ways they could assist Manson School District teachers and students during the difficult times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Helping “Youth & Children” is one of the four pillars the American Legion was founded upon in 1919, so …
Recipients of the American Legion’s annual Legionnaire of the Year award are chosen by their peers and are recognized for their outstanding leadership and service as a member of their post and community. Below are some of the Legionnaires from around our region who received this honor in 2020. Post 108 – Brian Strausbaugh Brian …
The Manson American Legion, Post 108 continues its support of our community with a $700 donation to Heritage Heights, the only senior living facility in the Valley. Norm Manly, Post 108’s Service Officer and Craig Pittson, Post 108 member and Santa for the day, presented the check to Heritage Heights board member, Timi Starkweather. Heritage …
All of our meetings have gone completely virtual thanks to the hard work of Capt Audra Keyanna, Dept Commander for Cadets. NEW MEMBERS Welcome to Cadets Audrey Skupic and Alexandrea Toledo-Blanchfield, both from East Wenatchee. This brings our squadron up to 19 total members. TRAINING 2nd Lt Douglas Gardner has completed Character Development Specialty track, …
In an effort to make sure their community properly recognizes, honors, and remembers its veterans, American Legion Post 108 in Manson was involved in a number of events for Veterans Day 2020. “On Sunday – November 8th the Manson American Legion, Post 108 and the Chelan VFW, Post 6853 held a pre-Veterans Day celebration at …
On Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., American Legion Post 143 set up no-contact drop-off locations at both the post and at Hank’s Harvest Foods in Twisp. In addition to collecting toilet paper, laundry detergent, non-perishable boxed items and dozens of canned goods totaling several hundred pounds for The Cove food bank in Twisp, Post …