Year: 2021
Post 257 dues paid from July to August 12th 2021
These members have submitted their dues to Adjutant David Sloan
Robert Trotter, Billy Rogers, Thomas Thedford, Henry Shelton, Merrill Jimerson, Albert Laymon , Tommy Pearson, James Robinson ,Thomas George Jr, Ed Davenport, Cary McDonald, George Brooks, Joseph Korienski, Ray McNeal
Foriegners coming to America to get vaccinated.
Thousands of people from 50 countries have come to U.S. to get vaccinated because they cannot get vaccinated from where they live.-source CBS news.
Veterans can stay at base housing if:
Service members, veterans with a service-connected disability, retirees, and their family members can stay in military billeting on a space-available basis on most U.S. military bases around the world. The DoD Lodging website has links to the Air Force, Army, and Navy lodging policies.
American Legion Post 257 Meridian,Ms August 12,2021 meeting Notes
Attendees: Commnander Oliver PeeblesIII,Treasurer Annie Lockhart. Ray McNeal,, Tom Maddux, David Sloan, Charlie Brooks, Rayford Wright.
Commander Peebles called the meeting to order at 6:13 PM
Ray McNeal led the meeting in prayer to open the meeting.
Roll all was done by David Sloan
Sick call- Victor Jerone is feeling better and Bobbie Jerone ‘s health is taking a turn of improvement.
July Minutes were read by David Sloan. Motion to approve by Ray McNeal, and seconded by Tom Maddux. Motioned passed.
Dues: David Sloan turned into the treasurer dues for 5 people, Treasure wrote a check for $150 to be sent to HQ. David Sloan turned in receipt for $38.20 for stamps and stamped blank post cards. Treasurer wrote check to reimburse him for that amount.
No old business.
New Business:
Adjutant and Commander explained how VA health card with service connected imprint can allow access to NAS exchange and commissary.
There was discussion how how to access base housing. This will be followed up at the next meeting.
The Adjutant gave his address and phone number. 522 Bonita drive, Meridian,Ms 39301 601 481 3949
The Post website is AL257MERIDIANMS.COM
The meeting concluded.
Covid Vaccine
Please protect yourself, family and friends. GET VACCINATED.
Please send your 2022 dues to David Sloan 522 Bonita Drive, Meridian,ms 39301
Please send your 2022 dues to David Sloan 522 Bonita Drive, Meridian,ms 39301
VA Health card recipients access to NAS Base exchange and commissary
You must 1st register with Bas security at the Red brick building before the gate on the right. You will fill paper work, have your photo taken and finger printed. After that you are good to go.
Veteran access to Base exchange.
REMINDER: If you possess a VA health card that says service connected as of January 1, 2020 you can use the base exchange.
Post 257 August 12, 2021 meeting
The Post will meet Thursday ,August 12, 2021 at Prospect Prespretarian Church 7876 Poplar Springs Drive ,Meridian,Ms at 6PM.