A few of our members visited the traveling WWII, Korean & Michigan Vietnam War Memorials on display this week at the Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport in Howell, MI. The display was constructed by the non-profit organization "Freedom's Never Free." Viewings began Thursday, July 11th. This display is free and open to the public 24 hours a day through Sunday, July 14th.

For more information on American Memorials located in Michigan
​and across our Nation please visit the link below.
​American Memorials Directory "Journey of a Lifetime"

Waterfowlers for Warriors 22 Mile Veteran's Suicide Awareness Walk on June 8th was a huge success with many walkers turning out to participate. The walk began at Edmore VFW Post 2292 at 5:30 a.m. and ended at our Post with a meal for the walkers. We were honored to once again welcome the Spartan Sword and pleased to assist Waterfowlers for Warriors in their effort to raise awareness for this worthy cause. We hope you will consider joining in next year!

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is a national initiative aimed at getting motorists and motorcyclists to “Share the Road."​ Help make the road safe for all motorists. Review the following safety tips from The National Highway Traffic Administration.

• Motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and privileges as any vehicle on the roadway.
• Allow the motorcyclist a full lane width. Although it may seem as though there is enough room in the traffic lane for an automobile and a motorcycle, remember the motorcycle needs the room to maneuver safely. Do not share the lane.
• Motorcycles are small and may be difficult to see. Motorcycles have a much smaller profile than vehicles, which can make it more difficult to judge the speed and distance of an approaching motorcycle.
• Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic. This allows the motorcyclist to anticipate traffic flow and find a safe lane position.
• Remember that motorcyclists are often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot or missed in a quick look due to their smaller size. Always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections.
• Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle – motorcycle signals usually are not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed.
• Remember that road conditions that are minor annoyances to motorists can pose major hazards to motorcyclists. Motorcyclists may change speed or adjust their position within a lane suddenly in reaction to road and traffic conditions such as potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement.
• Allow more following distance, three or four seconds, following a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. In dry conditions motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars. 

​The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides information & free marketing materials reminding all to Share The Road With Motorcycles!

VFW Post 1454's Honor Guard presents the colors to kick off the training event for the Michigan Veteran Employment Services Bi-Annual Conference at Mt. Pleasant Michigan Works!

Family, Farm & Home in Alma, Michigan recently held a "Buy One/Give One" promotion to collect snacks for Active Duty Military personnel stationed overseas. VFW Post 1454's Auxiliary offered their assistance by volunteering to pack & ship the treats collected overseas. It was an awesome surprise to receive photos back from our Troops stationed in Kuwait.

Our Post & Auxiliary is dedicated to serving our Veterans, Active Duty Military & our community. There are many ways YOU can be involved! Join us for a monthly meal or one of our many events - Public Welcome! Stop by the Post to meet our Members or visit our Facebook page. Volunteer opportunities are available for Post & Auxiliary Members and non-members alike.

VFW Post 1454 is "Springing Into Action" serving our Veterans, Active Duty Military, and our community. We have a busy Spring/Summer season planned with many volunteer opportunities for Members & non-members alike. Each donation and act of volunteerism helps us advance our cause but it's your ACTIVE PARTICIPATION that enables us to meet & exceed our goals. We're calling all readers of this post to "Spring Into Action!" Visit the Post, attend Post events and join us for a monthly meal. Public Welcome!

VFW Post 1454 Members volunteered their services to Project Paws to help pack snack bags for local children & families in need of supplemental nutrition. Alma Public Schools, Project Paws & the Gratiot County Community Foundation work together to offer these bags to children free of charge! Our Post was pleased to lend a helping hand to this worthy cause.

VFW Post 1454 donated 7 cots to Gratiot County Hope House in St. Louis, Michigan. Founded in May of 2018, Hope House is a transitional & crisis housing center dedicated to meeting the temporary housing needs of the roughly 600 homeless in our county. For more info on the Gratiot County Hope House, visit their website or Facebook page.

The Alma Family Farm & Home store is currently offering a buy-one/donate-one snack promotion. For each snack purchased, Family Farm & Home will donate an additional snack to our Active-Duty Military personnel. VFW Post 1454 will assist by shipping these items to our troops stationed overseas. Please stop by the Alma Family Farm & Home to purchase your snacks and be sure to thank them for their continued support of our Military & local Veterans!

Congratulations Dart Team Members! Great job at representing at the 2019 State Darts Tournament! Shout out to:

• Chad Billings 2nd Place Singles
• Diana Maria 2nd Place Level 6 Cricket
• Desirae Castellon, Joshua Douglas Parks & Joel Miller 2nd Place Mixed Trips Level 2