09/18/2021
American Legion Post 283 Flushing, Michigan updated their website address.
American Legion Post 283 Flushing, Michigan updated their website address.
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American Legion Post 283 Flushing, Michigan
Operating as usual
08/11/2020
There will not be an August Meeting. We wil resume regular meetings on September 17, 2020.
05/21/2020
For Post members, the uniform on Memorial Day is garrison cap, short sleeve shirt, yellow cravat and sleeve braid. Please inform Adjutant John Commet if you plan to attend.
09/14/2019
American Legion Commander John Howe will be giving a presentation to the Flushing Historical Society on Monday, September 16 at 7:00. Free to the public. Legion members, come show your support.
09/14/2019
American Legion Meeting, Thursday, September 19, 7:30 pm
09/14/2019
Friday, September 20 at 7:00 there will be a ceremony by the Vietnam Veterans Association at Genesee County's Bluebell Beach. All are welcome.
07/18/2019
Summer Picnic 2019 with Legionnaire of the Year Dale Darin and an Award from the Governor for Mike 'Flagman' Bowman.
11/10/2018
Raffle Ticket Sales at Bueche's Food World going well. Your chances are 1 in 500 if we sell out! Drawing at 6:00pm. $5 for 6 tickets or $1 for 1.
07/29/2018
If you are a Veteran in the Flushing, MI area and in need of help, contact this Post. We may be able to help.
07/19/2018
Attention all Veterans in the Genesee County area. The VA will be having a general open house about benefits, medical and other at the Flint Outpatient Clinic. Check it out!
06/19/2018
Join us tomorrow for the parade in Flushing. The American Legion and the VFW are being joined by some Eagle Scouts at the head of the parade. Please remember to stand, remove your hats and pay your respects to the US Flag as it goes by.
06/13/2018
Healthy Smiles on Miller Rd is honoring all veterans in July with free services. Check it out! Next to Pier One Imports.
12/22/2017
Presentations to Son's of the Union Veterans, Flushing DPW, and Liberty Fine Dining and staff.
12/21/2017
Getting ready for dinner.
11/04/2017
NOVEMBER 9 & 10 The American Legion will be selling raffle tickets at Beuche's in Flushing from 10am - 6pm. $1 / ticket or $5 gets you 6 tickets! We're raffling đź’°đź’°đź’° money! First prize is $300.00, Second is $150.00, and Third is $50.00. Drawing to be held November 10 at Beuche's at 6pm, or when tickets sell out!
07/20/2017
Post 283's Summer Picnic!
03/14/2016
March meeting will be on the 17th, St. Patrick's Day, starting at 7:30 PM. Sorry, no green beer, (historical society rules) but there will be discussion on the April raffle, the condition of the War Memorial in the Flushing cemetery and other items. All interested Veterans are welcome to attend.
01/22/2016
Memorializing members recently passed, Jack Kildee and John Simor.
01/12/2016
The January meeting will be held on the 21st at the Flushing Museum. Officer's meeting starts at 7pm and the General meeting will begin at 7:30. All American Legion members are welcome to attend and Veterans qualified to join the Legion. See the eligibility page at www.legion.org.
12/22/2015
Operation Handshake at Bishop International Airport
12/18/2015
On Tuesday, December 22, A Welcome Home to the troops will be held at Bishop International Airport. We will be greeting all Active Duty and Veterans arriving and leaving by air from 9 am to 9 pm. All are given a rousing 'Welcome Home'. Everyone is welcome to join the flag line and if you have a 3 x 5 flag on a pole, please bring it.
Free Parking for participants is behind the maintenance building across the street from the airport. There will be a shuttle to take you to the front door.
This event is coordinated and sponsored by the Patriot Guard Riders and the Vietnam Veterans Association groups throughout Genesee County.
12/18/2015
A charter member of Post 283 has passed this week, Jack Kildee. He will be buried at the Great Lakes National Cemetery on Friday, December 18 at 11:30.
12/18/2015
Christmas dinner at Liberty Restaurant
11/28/2015
Our December meeting will be a Christmas dinner on December 17 starting at 6:00pm at Liberty Restaurant on Pierson Rd in Flushing. Everyone is welcome to attend, to share camaraderie and holiday spirit. Family is welcome and dinner is on your own.
11/20/2015
The ceremony and the weather was beautiful.
The American Legion, Flushing Post 283, performed a ceremony Wednesday, November 11, honoring our American Military personnel. A friendly, larger than usual crowd, was a pleasure to mingle with. Thank you once again American Legion for remembering our veterans! I love Flushing!!!
Photos by Gary E Nickel
11/20/2015
John SIMOR Obituary, Flint, MI | Sharp Funeral Homes - Swartz Creek, Fenton, Linden, Flint/Grand...
The American Legion will be performing an American Legion Veteran's memorial service for John on Sunday at 4:00 pm at Sharp Funeral Homes in Swartz Creek Sharpfuneralhomes.com. John was a Charter Member of Post 283. He will be buried in the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly on Monday.
SIMOR, John Frank -- Age 77, of Flint died November 18, 2015. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Monday at St. Robert Catholic Church, 310 North Cherry Street, Flushing, Fr. Louis Ekka celebrant. ...
11/19/2015
Don't forget. We have a meeting tonight at 7:30 pm. Raffle drawing is first on the agenda. Someone is going to win $300.00!
10/01/2015
West Coast may become home to one of the original Iwo Jima monuments
For all of our Veterans, this is a great cause to support.
Photo courtesy of Iwo Jima West Monument/Operation Home of the Brave | On May 22, Iwo Jima veterans gather about 100 yards east of the future monument and memorial site.
10/01/2015
Legionnaire restores garden benches for wounded veterans
What a great way for a Legionnaire to use a skill to share a 'Thank you' for your service.
Photo courtesy of Cutler family | A flag rests on a restored bench to be given to a wounded veteran. When Legionnaire Ed Cutler heard about a veteran returning from war after losing both legs, he w
07/16/2015
Saturday, July 19 there will be a ceremony at the Great Lakes Cemetery in Holly commemorating the beginning of the Vietnam War. It will start at 10:00 am.
06/18/2015
Another event showing patriotism from our American Legion post.
Sunday afternoon at 4pm the American Legion, Flushing Post 283, performed a flag raising ceremony at the Flushing Museum (Depot). What a wonderful tribute to our "heros" who have defended our country's freedom throughout it's history. Thank you American Legion for your service to our city by keeping the memory our our "heros" alive.
Photos by Gary E Nickel
06/12/2015
Another great parade! The Flushing American Legion Post 283 Color Guard was proud to lead the parade! Many stood and removed their hats in respect for the American flag. We thank them.
Another great turnout for our Flushing Parade!
Photos by Gary E Nickel
06/12/2015
CORRECTION: SUNDAY, June 13 at 4:00 pm, there will be a Flag Day ceremony at the Flushing Historical Society. We will raise a new flag, have a couple of speakers and some music. Everyone is invited to attend. You can bring a chair if you would like to sit.
05/28/2015
Memorial Day Ceremony - May 25, 2015
The American Legion, Flushing Post #283 conducted the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Flushing Cemetery, at the Soldiers & Sailors Monument, 6p, Monday evening. Thank you so very much gentlemen for keeping alive the contributions of our fallen service men and women! Thank you Dan Hays for enriching the ceremony with your wonderful, God-given vocal talent! And thank you Mike "Flagman" Bowen for your great example of patriotism! You folks are a big part of why I love Flushing so much. May God richly bless you!!!
Photos by Gary E Nickel
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Friends.........If you are attending the Winter Conference of the American Legion here in Flint and have something at your Post that represents YOUR Post and Michigan such a s a license plate, hat pin, regional bottle of wine, key chain...anything that we (Genesee County Convention Corporation of The American Legion) can include into the National Commander's goodie bad when he arrives at the conference. His dinner of Honor will be Feb 14th as a reminder. Message me and I will give you the address to send this stuff to. Pass this on to as many Michigan Posts that you can think of.
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A Big Shout Out to John Howe from the American Legion Post 283 Flushing, Michigan for presenting tonight on 100 years of the American Legion. Below are pictures of the cake to commemorate the 100 years (chartered in Washington D.C on September 16, 1919) some State and National Am. Legion medals and a new donation to the museum from Mike “Flagman” Bowman You know you grew up in Flushing Michigan if...... Flushing Area Chamber of Commerce
SHOP SMALL SATURDAY
Jenny Bs Market Place,
9063 Clio Rd. Clio, MI
810 687-7742
Open Daily 10-5 Monday-Saturday, 12-4 on Sundays
Hand made Crafts and Works of Art.
"N-STITCHES - Gerri Ireland
Hand Made Woolen Mittens Scarves and Hats, Adult and Child sizes. Felt Designs and Ornaments.
"FIRE RINGS" Jeff Gasper
Hand Made Medal yard art, all Powder Coated for rust resistance!
Everything you need for your camping trips, patio, or backyard enjoyment.
*Supper Soft Hand Crocheted Afghans! Also Hats, Scarves, and Scrubbies. Different sizes to choose from.
Handmade Fairy Charms made by Hooley, all from recycled computer parts. Must be heard to appreciate!
"*Watch the Fairies dance thru your yard with these very special Hand Made charms."
"Hart Wind" Art from the Heart
Woodburning Photography, Hand Drawn Pet Portraits and so much more
Of course, Jenny B's is again offering Hand Made Artificial Wreaths and Swags for our Customers who live in apartments.
Lots of Fairy Garden treasures, Vino Art and Bird Houses.
Hand Cut and pounded Copper Works.
Mandala's by the talented Jenny B.
Acrylic Paintings by Debbie
Jenny Bs Market Place,
9063 Clio Rd. Clio, MI
810 687-7742
Open Daily 10-5 Monday-Saturday, 12-4 on Sundays
Hand made Crafts and Works of Art.
"N-STITCHES - Gerri Ireland
Hand Made Woolen Mittens Scarves and Hats, Adult and Child sizes. Felt Designs and Ornaments.
"FIRE RINGS" Jeff Gasper
Hand Made Medal yard art, all Powder Coated for rust resistance!
Everything you need for your camping trips, patio, or backyard enjoyment.
*Supper Soft Hand Crocheted Afghans! Also Hats, Scarves, and Scrubbies. Different sizes to choose from.
Handmade Fairy Charms made by Hooley, all from recycled computer parts. Must be heard to appreciate!
"*Watch the Fairies dance thru your yard with these very special Hand Made charms."
"Hart Wind" Art from the Heart
Woodburning Photography, Hand Drawn Pet Portraits and so much more
Of course, Jenny B's is again offering Hand Made Artificial Wreaths and Swags for our Customers who live in apartments.
Lots of Fairy Garden treasures, Vino Art and Bird Houses.
Hand Cut and pounded Copper Works.
Mandala's by the talented Jenny B.
Acrylic Paintings by Debbie
Jump and Jive for a great cause at the world-famous Air Zoo aviation museum in Portage, MI! Celebrate the 70th Anniversaries of VJ day and the famous photo, “The Kiss”, at a family-friendly, 1940s-themed Hangar Dance at the Air Zoo benefiting Talons Out Honor Flight. Talons Out is an amazing local organization that provides Michigan WW II veterans with free Honor Flights to the World War II memorial in Washington D.C.!
Sip classic cocktails and swing the night away while helping change the lives of World War II veterans! At $10 per individual ticket, $20 per couple, and $40 for a family of 4-6, you simply can't go wrong!
Hosted at the Air Zoo’s amazing East Campus, you’ll be surrounded by vintage aircraft as you travel back in time to experience the fun and excitement of a USO-style dance from the 1940s. Take a break for a moonlight serenade on the East Campus mezzanine and watch aircraft take off for exotic ports unknown while sipping cocktails under the stars in a romantic café on the Air Zoo’s airport ramp. Special treats and activities for kids! Period dress encouraged but not required, wallflowers welcome!
This amazing night will include:
*1940s music provided by well-known WKZO Radio personality Jim McKinney
*Open dance floor
*Swing dance lessons & demonstrations
*Cash Bar & Classic Cocktails
*Light Food and Refreshments
*Special Activities and Treats for Kids!
*Raffle
*A fun Kiss Reenactment with a real sailor and his sweetheart!
*The satisfaction of helping to honor an amazing group of heroic World War II veterans!
For more info, visit the event page by clicking the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/872622189440299/
Sip classic cocktails and swing the night away while helping change the lives of World War II veterans! At $10 per individual ticket, $20 per couple, and $40 for a family of 4-6, you simply can't go wrong!
Hosted at the Air Zoo’s amazing East Campus, you’ll be surrounded by vintage aircraft as you travel back in time to experience the fun and excitement of a USO-style dance from the 1940s. Take a break for a moonlight serenade on the East Campus mezzanine and watch aircraft take off for exotic ports unknown while sipping cocktails under the stars in a romantic café on the Air Zoo’s airport ramp. Special treats and activities for kids! Period dress encouraged but not required, wallflowers welcome!
This amazing night will include:
*1940s music provided by well-known WKZO Radio personality Jim McKinney
*Open dance floor
*Swing dance lessons & demonstrations
*Cash Bar & Classic Cocktails
*Light Food and Refreshments
*Special Activities and Treats for Kids!
*Raffle
*A fun Kiss Reenactment with a real sailor and his sweetheart!
*The satisfaction of helping to honor an amazing group of heroic World War II veterans!
For more info, visit the event page by clicking the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/872622189440299/
FREE EVENT AT THE AIR ZOO FOR VETERAN, ACTIVE DUTY, AND RESERVE MILITARY PERSONNEL! Retired Lieutenant General Duane T. Thiessen, former commander of the United States Marine Corps Forces Pacific and current President and CEO of the National Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, will visit the Air Zoo Aviation Museum in Portage, MI on Thursday, December 11th!
Lt. Gen. Thiessen will spend the morning in the Air Zoo's restoration center working with students from the Western Michigan Aviation Academy on the Air Zoo’s restoration of a World War II FM2 Wildcat fighter, followed by a talk at the Air Zoo's main campus at 2pm covering his experiences in the Marine Corps, leadership, and the importance of historical preservation. A Q & A and meet and greet will follow. ADMISSION TO THE AIR ZOO AND THIS EVENT ARE FREE FOR ALL VETERAN, ACTIVE DUTY, AND RESERVE MILITARY PERSONNEL, and included in paid general admission for non-military guests. Lt. Gen. Thiessen is an entertaining speaker, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!
Lt. Gen. Thiessen will spend the morning in the Air Zoo's restoration center working with students from the Western Michigan Aviation Academy on the Air Zoo’s restoration of a World War II FM2 Wildcat fighter, followed by a talk at the Air Zoo's main campus at 2pm covering his experiences in the Marine Corps, leadership, and the importance of historical preservation. A Q & A and meet and greet will follow. ADMISSION TO THE AIR ZOO AND THIS EVENT ARE FREE FOR ALL VETERAN, ACTIVE DUTY, AND RESERVE MILITARY PERSONNEL, and included in paid general admission for non-military guests. Lt. Gen. Thiessen is an entertaining speaker, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!
The Air Zoo Aviation Museum in Portage, MI honors our veterans all year round with FREE general admission for all active, reserve, and veteran military personnel. Tomorrow, Nov. 11th, is Veterans Day, and the Air Zoo would like to thank all of those who have served, or are currently serving, in the Armed Forces. We appreciate and honor all you have done to keep our country safe. The Air Zoo is a great place to spend this special day, and in addition our amazing collection of aircraft, exhibits, rides, and activities, we will have a special, award-winning student exhibition on the Geneva Convention presented its creator, student Caroline Yap. This amazing project outlines the true stories of 5 axis and allied prisoners of war, including a German soldier who was held at Fort Custer, and is sure to be fascinating.
There will be a POW/MIA ceremony and flag retirement tonight at Bluebell beach on Bray Rd. The ceremony starts at 7 pm, with the flag retirement following. There is a beautiful permanent memorial there for those who can't make it tonight. American Legion Post 283 Flushing, Michigan has been represented in the past and the ceremony is very well done. If anyone can attend from the post, please take your Legion cap.
April Meeting Notice: Our next meeting is this Thursday at the Flushing Historical Society Building at 7:30pm. We will be discussing the upcoming raffle ticket sales, spring events, and more. Meetings don't last more than an hour or so. If you are interested in a post in the Flushing area, come on by!
Veterans, you can now get a 'veteran' designation on your state Driver's license or ID to assist you with obtaining your deserved veterans discounts.
As of January 1, 2014 Veterans in Michigan can have their Veteran's status listed on their Driver's License or State ID. To do this, you need to take your DD-214 to the Secretary of State office when you renew your license. If you want to do it before that renewal, you will have to pay for a replacement license. For more: