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June 27th, 2024

Post 1990's 2023-24

Law Enforcement Officer of the year

Jimmy Willett of the Greeneville Police Department has been awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for VFW Post 1990.

He stopped by the Post during our Monthly meeting with his wife to receive his custom built Post chair built by post member Milton Parham.

Shown with Jimmy L-R is Larry Fillers, Commander Henderson, Jimmy and his wife and Milton Parham.

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Food Bank Volunteers

Food Bank Drop-Off

VFW Post 1990! working in cooperation with our local Food Bank is requesting all members, family members and friends to donate specific food items that the Food Bank is desperately in need of on a monthly basis.

For July:

Peanut Butter - Any Size or brand

August:

Saltine Crackers - Any Brand

September:

Soups -  Any  Size or Brand

Food stuffs can be dropped off at the Post during normal business hours.

(M,W, or F from 2pm to 6pm)

March 30th, 2024
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"We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who participated in this year's Easter Egg Hunt. It was a huge success and we are thrilled to hear that both kids and parents had a great time. Thank you for making it a memorable event!"

2024 Post 1990 Easter Egg Hunt

March 29th, 2024
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Welcome

We would like to express our gratitude to all the Vietnam Veterans and their families who participated in this event. It was a great pleasure to see everyone having a wonderful time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

January 27th, 2024
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Post 1990 Spaghetti Dinner

Commander Larry Henderson, sitting at his post, welcomed guests into our hall for our first Spaghetti Dinner.

Everyone had a great time and got plenty of food, seconds and some even thirds.

Even though it rained a little, we had a good turnout and look forward to an even better turnout at our next dinner event.

Thanks to the House Committee, post members, and volunteers who helped put this dinner together.

 

January 25th, 2024

Post 1990 Voice of Democracy  Winner

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Voice of Democracy 2023-2024 theme was
"What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy?"
Trey Bailey, representing Greeneville High School, and his family visited Post 1990 during its monthly meeting on January 25th and accepted his award for the best Essay in our Voice of Democracy Scholarship program. Congratulations Trey
Presenting the award, along with a check for $150, is Post 1990  Commander Larry Henderson.

November 30th, 2023

Post 1990 Patriot Pen Winner

Patriot Pen's 2023-2024 theme was
" How are you inspired by America?"
T.J. Greer, representing Chuckey Doak Middle School, and his family visited Post 1990 during its monthly meeting on November 30th and accepted his award for the best Essay in our Patriot Pen Scholarship program. Congratulations TJ.
Presenting the award, along with a check for $150, is Scholarship Chairman Elbert Kinzer (Left) and Commander Larry Henderson (Right).

November 29th, 2023

Allen Armstrong

WELCOME

Allen Armstrong, 66, of Greeneville, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, following a brief illness.

Allen was devoted to his family and was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army for 9 years, rising to the rank of sergeant.

For the last 10-plus years, Allen was active in the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 42 –Greene County, serving as Commander for three years.

He made it his life’s mission to connect countless veterans and their families to the services and resources they deserved.

He will be missed

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I am the new Post 1990 Flag Drop Off Box for retiring old flags !!

Commander Larry Henderson found an old Post Office mailbox made in 1931 at our local foundry which donated it to Post 1990. 

The mailbox was in rough shape, a lot of surface rust, so Larry reached out to Boy Scout Troop 96 and asked if they would consider restoring the box as a project. They did and delivered the box to Post 1990 on Monday November 13th.

The new Flag Drop Off box is located outside our main entrance, and anyone can drop off an old flag that needs retiring during our normal post business hours.

We are looking to relocate the drop off box outside our main gate in the future so everyone can drop off flags anytime.

 

Many Thanks to troop 96 and their scoutmasters for donating their time to this project.  They did a fantastic job and it looks great.

September 28th, 2023

District 1 Junior Vice Commander John Dixon (L) presented Commander Larry Henderson (C) and Past Commander Mike Musick (R) with the 2022-2023 100% Membership Award.

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April 4th, 2023

Hello

USS Greeneville Meet and Greet

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Everyone had a great time, especially the kids, learning about life on our submarine.

Commanders

CMDR Robeert Lake and VFW CMDR Mike Musick

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Sr Chief of Boat Dan Dumitrache, Petty Office Zackery Finley, Miss Nashville Teen Anna Parlapiano, Commander Robert Lake and Lt. J.G. Colin Barlow.

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April 3rd, 2023

USS Greeneville Mural

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The Greene County Partnership along with artist Joe Kilday and USS Greeneville Sailors will unveil the newest mural on the mural trail at 115 Academy Street, Greeneville, Tn.

February 10th and 11th, 2023

The Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America is partnering with our local food bank and the residents of our community to fight hunger during the annual Scouting for Food initiative.

Scouting for Food will take place February 10th and 11th at VFW Post 1990 and will serve as the local drop off point for food donations during this event.

The scouts will also participate in fire side and training events during the weekend as well, so stop by, drop off your food donations and thank these young citizens for their dedication and patriotism.

People in our region depend on drives like this to stock local food shelves and ensure they are always able to provide families with the food they need.

The Scout Oath includes a promise to help other people at all times. Scouts in the Sequoyah Council live that promise every day, and Post 1990 is proud to support our scouts and neighbors to help reduce hunger in our area.

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June 30th, 2022

Post 1990 was awarded the VFW  Bayonet award for having a 100% Membership drive for Fiscal Year 2021.

What is the significance of the White Hat? The answer is that every year Department selects Commanders and Quartermasters that have met certain criteria and gives them a White Hat as an award.

Only a handful are given each year, so it is a significant achievement. For the Commander, it is a Post award as much as an individual award. Without a lot of people doing their jobs correctly, it would be difficult for  the Commander  to earn his White Hat.

The Quartermaster earns their hat based on their individual performance. The Quartermaster is the bookkeeper of the Post and is audited by the Post Trustees. 

 

In addition, there are a variety of reports that the Commander and Quartermaster have to   submit throughout the year,

 This is the first time since 2011 that Post 1990's Commander and Quartermaster has earned  their white hats.  Congratulations.

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Post Commander Musick (Left) and 2021 Quartermaster Rodger Lipford

Bayonet Award

Post Commander Musick (Right) and House Committee Chairman Elbert Kinser

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June 9th, 2022

A disabled  veteran called Post 1990  for help in obtaining info on how he could get a ramp built for better access to his home with his wheel chair.

After verifying the veterans service connected disability, Post 1990 supplied the materials and local volunteers built the veteran a ramp, a 10x10 foot deck and a small door ramp to access his home safely.

The veteran was very thankful for his new ramp and deck and wants to thank Post 1990 and the volunteers for the added safety in accessing his home and the enjoyment he feels sitting on his new deck.

Post 1990 wants to thank all who participated and donated their  time  to  this project.

April 16th, 2022

Our 2nd annual Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success with dozens of kids searching for nearly 1000 eggs filled with candy and prizes as well as participating in all the Easter Egg games. It was fun for all.  Next year will be even better.

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Post 1990 members who donated their time  to make this year such a big success.

October 9th, 2021

U.S. Military Vets MC

Fellowship Gathering

 

Dennis “Grande" Whitmer, 54, passed away on Sept 30, 2021 . "Grande" was a member of the U.S. Military Vets MC and a Lifetime member of the VFW. 

Following his funeral on Oct 9, 2021, a Gathering of Fellowship and remembrance was held at VFW Post 1990. A heartfelt thank you goes out to members of the Post for their help and support. 

The support of members of the U.S. Military Vets MC that came to honor our Brother, and the Peacemakers MC, as well as Grande’s family and friends made this solemn day a celebration of a great Man.

                       --  Bob Rediske

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Dennis and Dodie Whitmer

September 13th, 2021

Post 1990 held a Memorial Service to honor those veterans who fought during the war on terrorism and the 13 service members killed by terrorist at Kabul Afghanistan on August 26th.

Dozens of Veterans and community members attended.

 

We want to thank all those who attended and participated in this Memorial Service .

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Attendees planting flags to honor these fallen in Kabul on August 26, 2021

July 1st, 2021

USS Greeneville 25th Anniversary Reunion

 

Several activies are planned  over the July 4th weekend for the current and former crew visiting Greeneville. Bob Rediske, a Post 1990 member, met with several USS Greenevilles's submariners at Aubrey's this week to discuss the activites and remimisce.

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From Left to right, Bob Rediske, Post 1990  member and  former USS Greeneville submariner, Robert Lang, Commanding Officer, his wife Carrie, Johnathan Render USS Greeneville's  ""Chief of the Boat" and Dale Long, president of USS Greeneville, Inc. and who partitioned to have  a boat named after the town.

USS Greeneville is a Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine,  built at the  Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia, on 14 December 1988,  her keel was laid down on 28 February 1992. She was launched on 17 September 1994.

The USS Greeneville was named after Greeneville TN , the home of 17th United States President Andrew Johnson, after local residents, businesses  and government officials began a campaign for a submarine to be named after their town, rather than a large metropolitan area.

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