American Legion Auxiliary Unit 138, Port Tampa, recently held a reception for its 2009 delegates to Girls State, which took place in July in Tallahassee. ...more

September 23, 2009

Each month, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 139 sends 25 CARE boxes to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The American Legion, SAL and Auxiliary Post 139 pack and prepare the boxes and pay the postage. All supplies are donated by members of American Legion, Auxiliary, senior ladies groups and through private donations. ...more

September 2, 2009

It is hard for me to imagine anyone complaining about not getting a good night's sleep because of planes flying and disturbing her peaceful night's rest. Does she think the young men and women in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries around the world are getting a good night's rest? It is better to have planes flying than bombs dropping. I for one would be happy to give her a set of ear plugs. My son spent 23 years in the Air wing of the U.S. Marine Corps. I had many sleepless nights wondering if he would return safe and sound. We missed many celebrations during that period of time but he was doing what he wanted for himself and his country. ...more

May 23, 2009

The American Legion Post 69 and the Women's Auxiliary Unit 69 Avon Park held a very successful turkey raffle and casino night. ...more

November 21, 2008

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 69 and Florida Hospital wish to thank all of the ladies who brought baked goods to the bake sale held on Sept. 19 at the hospital to benefit the Josh Puppy Program. The Josh Puppy is a stuffed soft plush golden retriever that comes with a dog house and a book titled "I'll be okay." The Josh Puppy is given to every sick child from ages 1-12 years old. ...more

September 26, 2008

Local veterans groups are planning several events over the Memorial Day weekend in Keystone and Town 'N Country to honor those who died in military service to their country. ...more

May 21, 2008

NORTHWEST Local veterans groups are planning several events over the Memorial Day weekend in Keystone and Town 'N Country to honor those who died in military service to their country. ...more

May 19, 2008

It was with much pleasure that I received a thank you e-mail from Col. James Purvis, saying how thankful he was of the five boxes full of goodies that our American Legion Auxiliary Unit 69 had sent to the troops. Purvis further said that he would see that his forward units, who don't get much mail, got the boxes and that only someone who has served in the military would know the full impact of what the boxes mean. Purvis is the son of Gayle Purvis Nyburg and brother of Lt. Jess Purvis with the sheriff's office. ...more

December 5, 2007