Momentum is growing for the campaign to build an Education Center at the Vietnam Memorial Wall. In September 2009, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund launched a National Call for Photos, to gather pictures of the more than 58,000 men and women whose names are on The Wall. There is also a new Web site dedicated to the Education Center, where you will find everything you need to start a local Call for Photos campaign. Click here to visit www.buildthecenter.org. For many, the Vietnam War is text book history. Some 40 percent of the four million people who visit The Wall today are too young to remember that war. To them, the thousands of names cut in the smooth black granite are faceless; they have no context, no connection. By telling the stories behind every name, the Education Center will help visitors understand the courage, sacrifice and devotion of those who fell, those who returned, and those who waited. While learning about the Vietnam War, visitors will also discover how the Memorial shaped the ways Americans mourn, and the vital part The Wall played in helping to heal the bitter divisions that tore at the nation’s heart and soul.
SPECIAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Mar 07, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Our next meeting is on March 18, at 1900hrs (7 pm) in the Community Center on Arnold Mill Road.We are to celebrate the American Legion Birthday and make the Officer & Fireman of the Year-awards presentations.It would be nice to fill that building up with Veterans in support of our Commander and the Legion.Our Commander has just returned from Washington D.C with a lot of information for our Veterans.
God and Country George G. Wallace III Sr. Vice Commander American Legion Post 316
Post Meetings
Jun 25, 2008 at 08:56 PM
Post 316 meets the 3rd Thursday of every month,[1930 (7:30 PM) at the Woodstock Community Church in the Community Building at the top end of the rear parking lot. The meeting is held jointly with the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion. All of our regular schedule meetings are opened to the public and anyone who is interested in learning more about the American Legion is encouraged to attend.
On special occasions we will hold our joint General Membership Meetings at the another facility at a different time so be sure to check Important Dates on our Home Page on a regular basis. We'd hate to have you show up at the wrong place and miss out on any events!
Click "Contact Us" on Home page links on left side of page to contact any post officer for any information concerning our post or the American Legion
Members of the American Legion are..... Veterans Still Serving America!
DD 214's NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE
Feb 01, 2010 at 09:54 PM
The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214s
Online: http://vetrecs.archives.gov/
This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his DD-214 for employment purposes. NPRC is working to make it easier for veterans with computers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files.
Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents. Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete the Standard Form 180, which can be downloaded from the online web site. Because the requester will be asked to supply all information essential for NPRC to process the request, delays that normally occur when NPRC has to ask veterans for additional information will be minimized. The new web-based application was designed to provide better service on these pressing time. Please pass this information on to former military personnel you may know and their dependents
This information provided by member Walt Ptaskiewicz
PRESENTATION OF THE PURPLE HEART TO STEVE EDWARDS
Feb 20, 2010 at 09:10 PM
On February 20,2010 the Marine Corp League,Woodstock Detachment formally presented the Purple Heart to Marine Veteran Steve Edwards who was severly wounded in a firefight with the Viet Cong in 1968. The medal was originally preesented to Edwards by mail and the Marine Corp Detachment felt a formal presentation would be more fitting for a deserving wounded warrior. Edwards is a member of the Woodstock Detachment as well as a member of the American Legion Post 316. The formal presentation of the Purple Heart was made by retired Marine Corp Major General Warren Johnson also a member of the Woodstock Detachment and member of Post 316. A few photo are displayed below with captions and a more photos can be viewed in the SnapFish website by going to the link on the left and following instruction( user name: , Password postpics)
Maj.General Warren Johnson, Ret. USMC Honoree, Steve Edwards,USMC
MC John Newport, Commandant Woodstock Detachment MCL
General Johnson Pinning on the Purple Heart
Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques reading Proclamation designating Feb 20, 2010 as Steve Edwards Day
Photos furnished by Michael Sarris of American Legion Post 316
9th DISTRICT ORATORICAL CONTEST RESULTS
Feb 23, 2010 at 09:28 PM
Setting: February 20, 2010, Alpharetta Post 201
Justin Toliver representing Post 316 unfortunately did not win the contest but his delivery was outstanding as attested to by many in attendance. Justin, being a Junior will be able to compete again next year.
The winner, Tabitha Clark sponsored by post 307, Cumming will advance to the Area contest on February 27th. We wish her good luck!
L to R: Shinjini Das, Post 201, Justin Toliver,Post 316 Tabitha Clark,Post 307, Chairman John Arhent
The contestants and their Parent
Access Post Albums and Photos
Dec 20, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I have set up a link to view post event photos on a website. The albums cover many of our recent civic events such as the Flag Retirement programs, Memorial Day Ceremony,4th of July and Christmas parades and more. Visit from time to time as more albums will be added.
INSTRUCTIONS: Go the link Snapfish Post Photos shown on the left under MAIN MENU. Once page opens look for the login on the right. The default email address is and DO NOT change. Type in postpics for the password. Once logged in you will see the "recent albums". Click Go toPhotos to see list of all albums.Highlight the one you want to see and then click on show slide show.
