Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 351 Jennings, KS

12/08/2025

Only 12 survivors remain from the attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, Sunday, December 7 is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, marked with flags flown at half staff sunrise to sunset. It was 84 years ago at 7:55AM Hawaii Time when the Japanese attack on the Pearl Harbor Navy base began. 2,403 American lives would be lost. President Franklin D Roosevelt called it “a date which will live in infamy.” None of the current 12 survivors were able to travel to Honolulu for this year’s commemoration ceremony at Pearl Harbor. 🙏🇺🇸🙏

12/07/2025

We remember.

11/27/2025

Robert Stirm, the Vietnam prisoner of war who returned home and was the subject of the 1973 "Burst of Joy" photograph, passed away two weeks ago at the age of 92.

Air Force Lt. Colonel Stirm was welcomed home by his family at Travis Air Base in California. AP photographer Sal Veder was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for the photo.

After his F-105 Thunderbird was hit by enemy fire, Stirm ejected and was shot three times while parachuting. He was a captive for 1,966 days in Vietnam at five different POW camps, including the infamous Hanoi Hilton.

Stirm died on Veteran's Day.

Blue skies and tailwinds, Colonel.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Jennings American Legion Family, Post 351.

11/11/2025

The Sons of The American Legion mission statement reads, in part, "to serve U.S. veterans, the military and their families."

We are the sons, stepsons, and grandsons of members of the American Legion, and it is our distinct privilege to serve our veteran family.

There can be few greater honors than protecting, serving and defending the great Americans who defended our country.

Today, we SALute American veterans around the world, who have earned and deserve so much more than just this day. You are remembered and respected every day.

Happy Veteran's Day. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

Happy 250th birthday, US Marine Corps. Oohrah!

From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli...the Marines have been there for 250 years. From humble beginnings in a Philadelphia brewhouse called Tun Tavern to its present status as one of the most elite fighting forces on Earth, the Marine Corps is known as America's expeditionary force in readiness.

"No better friend, no worse enemy." - Lt. General "Chesty" Puller, the most decorated Marine in history.

Where are our Devil Dogs? Sound off and be recognized in the comments! Happy Birthday!

11/07/2025

Post 351 Pheasant Hunters supper is tomorrow from 5 - 8pm at the Jennings American Legion. Freewill donation. Come join us!

11/07/2025

Pheasant season has arrived in Kansas! Come to the American Legion/SAL Pheasant Hunters breakfast tomorrow morning at the American Legion from 6 - 8:30am. And come back tomorrow evening for the Post 351 Pheasant Hunters supper from 5 - 8pm!

10/28/2025

The Post 351 Flag Retirement Ceremony is this Saturday, November 1, starting at 5pm.

Following the ceremony, stay for the hot dog roast and Trunk or Treat for the kids (and the big kids - no age limit! ). Come dressed in your favorite costume and bring candy or other goodies if you'd like to participate in the "treating".

If you have worn or damaged American flags, please arrive a few minutes early so we can prepare them for their respectful retirement.

See ya Saturday!

10/13/2025

If you follow the National Finals Rodeo or professional bull riding, you may know that NFR and PBR have a very special relationship with veterans and the US Armed Forces. NFR has an annual Military Honors event, and PBR honors veterans with their Salute to Service at every PBR Teams event, and they also acknowledge those who make a difference in the veteran community with their "Be Cowboy" award.

In 2022, NFR recognized a highly decorated Marine who was a veteran of both WWII and Korea. John C. Cole was 95 at the time of this distinct honor.

We lost Sergeant Cole in March of this year. He was 97. Take a few minutes to listen as this great American is recognized by the NFR announcer. It's worth your time.

National Finals RodeoLas Vegas, NVDecember 2, 2022NFR recognized three US Marines.Sgt. Rick LeFeber, Vietnam War (Houston, TX)Sgt. Aaron Harper, Desert Storm...

09/11/2025

https://www.baalmannmortuary.com/obituaries/skylar-norman

View Skyler Wayne Norman's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.