Events
Upcoming Events -- More information is on the "Stay Informed" tab
NOVEMBER
23rd - SAL Grilling at Bumpus Harley Davidson
28th HAPPY Thanksgiving
Wally Hatchet's Thanksgiving Special
VFW 7175 Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner
DECEMBER
6th MVLI Meeting Pot Luck at International Harvester Center
7th Toys for Tots collection -- Wally Hatchet's 8 am - 11:30 am
7th ALR Meeting -- Meddlesome Brewery 12:00 p.m.
7th SAL Meeting -- Meddlesome Brewery 1:00 p.m.
8th TAL Meeting -- Pot Luck at International Harvester Center
12th Meet & Greet TAL National Commander nominee - Post 249 Bartlett 6:00 p.m.
14th City of Arlington Parade 10 a.m. lineup
14th Wreaths Across America -- National Cemetery Memphis OR at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Memphis -- 11:00 a.m.
14th Meet and Greet TAL National Commander nominee - Post 1 Memphis 2 p.m.
24th Mystery Ride 11:00 p.m. Bumpus Harley Davidson
If your event is missing, please email: midsouthveteransleague@gmail.com
Honoring our Veterans Field of Flags
Installation 2024
So many pictures!
They are randomly shown.
Take your time and enjoy each one.
I would like to thank all those who came out to help with the Purple Heart Presentation event to the City of Lakeland and Mrs. Betty Brown. Especially to our singer Skyy Jordan, buglers: Charly Wells and Pat Klink, our soldiers from the TNANGR from Jackson, the Mid South Funeral Honors Rifle Team, the Sons of the American Legion Detachment 0001 for the Flag Retirement Ceremony and the too numerous to mention volunteers who help install then take down and fold the nearly 100 4ft by 6ft Flags. You are all special people and much appreciated!
Terry Adams, Commander
American Legion Post 1 Memphis
and CEO Midsouth Veterans League, Inc.
THANK YOU to everyone who Volunteered at the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall in Arlington. Without you this event would not have been a success.
THANK YOU to everyone who visited the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall during the 3 days of August in Arlington TN. We were pleased to see over 4,000 people visit and pay their respect not only to the Vietnam brothers and sisters, but to those lost in events, conflicts, and wars since.
THANK YOU!!!
MONTHLY MEETINGS:
We look forward to sharing exciting news and hearing your concerns and wishes for a better Midsouth community.
Each meeting will begin with a short meet and greet.
1st THURSDAY of each month
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
International Harvester Managerial Clubhouse
4523 Canada Rd, Lakeland, TN 38002
EXCEPT December 2024
the meeting will be on Friday the 6th.
Thank You to Recent Speakers:
Mike Davis, Shelby County Veterans Service Officer
Gretchen Catherwood, Darkhorse Lodge
A peaceful retreat for combat veterans in Henry County, TN. Learn more about Darkhorse Lodge and how you can book a retreat on their website.
Diane Hight, founder of Forever Young Veterans
She spoke at our January 2024 meeting. What a pleasure to hear about all the places she has taken veterans and wishes she has made happen. Learn more about Forever Young Veterans on their website.
Michael Mosbruger, Capt. USN NSA Mid South
December 2023. He gave much information regarding the base's future in Millington and the ongoing transitional training for service members separating from the military.
Jerry Easter, Shelby County Veterans Court
November 2023. He explained many facets of helping veterans needing legal assistance. Learn more about the Veterans Court on their website. You can download the flyer he shared at the meeting.
Dean Bonura, Author, and Col. Chaplain, US Army (Retired)
Dean has donated many copies of his book Exit Wounds to support MVLI. For each book sold, MVLI accepts a $15 donation. We are grateful for Mr. Bonura's continued support. Check out his other titles, including Beyond Trauma: Hope and Healing for Warriors and a Guide for Pastoral Caregivers on PTSD (2016). Read more about Dean on his website.