Brunswick American Legion has distributed a Legion Halloween Safety brochure “THINK SAFETY TRICK or Treat” to the Brunswick area schools for Teachers and Parents to go over so our kids can have a safe Halloween.

Program updates

Legion Post 20 Cmdr. Joe Donahue has returned from American Legion Headquarters in Indianapolis, In. with the latest updates and changes to our American Legion Children and Youth programs, Jr. Sports Shooting, School Awards, Boy and Girl State, High School Oratorical, Legion Baseball, Amateur Radio, Bike, Fire, Seat Belt, and Gun safety, if you have any interest in these Programs or would like more information please call Post 20 at (207) 721-1172

Toys for Tots

American Legion Post 20, is assisting the Local Marine Corp with their Toys for Tots Program, we are happy to announce that we have filled One Donation Box, if you want to help Please bring your new unwrapped toy to our Legion Post from 10:00am till 2:00pm daily, 1 Columbus Dr. Brunswick or call 207-721- 1172 to make arrangements to drop toys off. THANKS.

Maine veterans benefits

Military Pensions, fully exempt from State income tax, Property Tax Exemption, $50,000 for paraplegic Veterans; $6,000 for 100% disabled Veterans with a service connected disability or a veteran over 62 years old. War time pensions apply. Homestead Exemptions: $20,000 in 2017. Also available to Vietnam Veterans with any amount of active duty service between Feb. 27, 1961 and May 8, 1975 for more information call your town tax assessor.

Tricare updates and changes

Many people have called about Tricare pharmacy benefits and changes. If you have questions call Paul Loveless or Read Rich at the Veterans Resource Center (207) 406-4103

Veterans Alert: Reimbursement of Burial Expenses

A burial expense may be paid to help offset expenses of the Veterans funeral and burial. The allowance is payable for Veterans who: died of a service – connected disability, or were in receipt of compensation or pension, or retired pay in lieu thereof, or died in a VA facility.

Plot Allowance – if not buried in a National Cemetery, a plot allowance may be payable for Veterans who: were discharged for disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, or were in receipt of compensation or pension, or retired pay in lieu thereof or died in a VA facility.

National Cemetery – Most Veterans, their spouses, and dependent children are eligible for burial in one of VA’s national cemeteries at no cost the family. Many states have Veterans Cemeteries, built with VA grants, with similar benefits.

Headstone or Marker – VA provides a Headstone or Markers for Veterans buried in any cemetery worldwide.

Flag – An American Flag is provided to drape the casket or accompany the UM of an eligible Veteran. The Flag is presented to the Veteran’s next of kin upon burial.

Presidential Memorial Certificates – Family and other loved one may request these personalized certificates.

George T. Files Post 20

Post 20 members, Cmdr. Joe Donahue and 1st Vice Dave Watson and Post Service Officer / Chaplin Read Rich will be attending the service Officer Seminar on Tuesday Oct 30.

Carl Curtis Post 20 member has been hired as the American Legion’s State Service Officer. He will assist present service officer Amedeo J. Lauria (DAO) at the seminar.

Cmdr. Donahue and 1st Vice Watson met with state Adjutant Paul L’Heureux to discuss Legion activities and membership. 1st Vice Watson will chair the Legions Junior Law Cadet program.

Coming Events

Nov. 10 Awards ceremony scheduled for the horizons living and rehab center.

Nov. 11 Veterans Day Ceremony at P-3 Park Brunswick Landing 11am. Guest speakers Anthony Jordan past National Commander, American Legion and Adrian Horn, Director Maine veteran Services’

Nov. 11 Brunswick Downtown Association’s parade and Bed race.

Nov. 18 Post 20 membership meet and great all Veterans welcome

Every Wednesday free coffee and donuts open to all veterans 8am, 11am

We have a busy month if you have any question call George T. Files Post 20, Brunswick American Legion (207) 721-1172.