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Health Alert: Quarantine Update, June 1-30, 2021
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 · Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123United States Embassy Manila, PhilippinesUnited States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines June 1, 2021 Health Alert: Quarantine Update, June 1-30, 2021Below are the current quarantine classifications according to the Philippine government: Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) through June 15, 2021: Luzon –…
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Memorial Day 05/31/2021
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines tYSepestdterodddeayc aeenotS sso7f:a5dho8lr eScPuMd · “Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in war. We are reminded that freedom comes at a great price.” U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires John Law. The United States observes the last Monday in May as #MemorialDay to honor those service…
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Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
The rifle is affixed with a bayonet and inverted, signifying that the Soldier went down fighting. The boots signify the Soldier’s last march onto the battlefield. Dog tags are imprinted with the Soldier’s name and hung from the rifle so their identity will never be forgotten. The helmet is placed atop the rifle representing what…
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Fallen Comrade Report 05/24/21
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following information is provided by the Burial Assistance office of The American Legion Department of the Philippines. Pending Approval by ABMC and CFZ for fallen Comrade: Case # 21-34 Lafayette “Don” Donaldson, MSgt, U.S. Air Force Retired, age 83, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on…
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President Biden to present Medal of Honor to Georgia veteran
Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. fought bravely in Korean War First Lt. Ralph Puckett Jr. was grievously wounded by enemy mortar fire atop Hill 205 in Korea that frigid November night. He ordered his men to leave him behind. Outnumbered by about 10 to 1, his unit of elite Army Rangers had been overrun by Chinese…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
By TRICARE Communications FALLS CHURCH, Va., – Last month, every adult in the U.S. became eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. We’ve missed special moments of togetherness during the national response to COVID-19. But vaccination and other precautions offers the best path towards safely returning to normal life. In the recent “Get to Know TRICARE” podcast episode on COVID-19,…
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VA to re-adjudicate some Veteran and survivor claims
VA will re-adjudicate claims for Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. This review is part of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s (VBA) implementation of the November 5, 2020, U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California decision to re-adjudicate previously denied claims as applied in Nehmer…
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Fallen Comrade Report Update
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following information is provided by the Burial Assistance office of The American Legion Department of the Philippines. It is our sad to inform you that several comrades have fallen: Case # 21-47 George Kim, MSgt, U.S. Army Retired, World War II, Asiatic-Pacific Veteran, age 94, passed away…
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American Citizen Services Update
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123United States Embassy Manila, PhilippinesUnited States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines May 11, 2021 American Citizen Services Update Limited appointments for passport and citizenship services for U.S. citizens remain available at both the U.S. Embassy in Manila and the Consular Agency in Cebu. In light of the on-going pandemic, we…
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The Manila Outpatient Clinic 05-11-21
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 Greetings, The Manila Outpatient Clinic will be closed on Thursday, May 13th for Eid’l Fitr except for previously scheduled COVID vaccination appointments. If you have a vaccine appointment on Thursday May 13th, please come to the clinic. Pharmacy and laboratory will be closed. No walk-in services will be…
