American Legion Post 99 Kearny NJ

05/26/2024

Tom Vieth Veteran of the Year. 2024
American Legion Post 99. Kearny NJ

05/21/2024

Please see the UVO flyer as it shows a list of our planned activities scheduled for this weeks Memorials Day events.

05/03/2024

Our Very own Dylan Sullivan. Sons of the American Legion Post 99 Kearny NJ 🏆we are very Proud of this young man. 🇺🇸.

04/25/2024

BOYS STATE 2024 Session.

American Legion Jersey Boys State 2024 Session information

04/24/2024

American Legion Jersey Boys State 2024 Session information

04/24/2024

Police & Fireman of the Year Awards

April 29th Night. 7:00pm
Policemen ; Jose Perez-Fonseca

Fireman; Stephen S. Levchak Jr.

Retiring Chief George King

04/16/2024

For 6 years, a dog named Capitan slept in the grave of his owner every night.
His owner, Miguel Guzman died in 2006 and Capitan disappeared shortly after the family attended the funeral services.
They searched everywhere and put out flyers to try and find him. But no one had seen him.
A week later, some people who were at the cemetery late one evening spotted Capitan laying on the grave and they contacted the grounds keeper at the cemetery.
The cemetery notified the family who promptly came to pick him up and take him home.
But each night he would cry and scratch frantically at the door to go out and he wouldn't return home until morning.
It was later discovered that Capitan would walk the 3 miles back to the cemetery each night to guard his master's grave.
It happened for 7 years.
The cemetery did not close the gates until he arrived each night promptly at 6 pm.
He slept there all night guarding the grave until the ground keeper opened the gate in the morning.
This is a true picture of Capitan here.
P.S : If there is ever true love in this universe ❤️ this is it!!
Credit - respective owner

Also read this:https://deephearting.com/first-meeting-of-gigantic-husky-and-tiny-baby-boy/

03/25/2024

Great knowledge

On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was, How many steps does the guard take during their walk across the Tomb of the Unknowns? ------ All three missed it ---

This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance Very fascinating.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

1. How many steps does the guard take during their walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?

21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.

2. How long do they hesitate after their about face to begin their return walk and why?

21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1

3. Why are their gloves wet?

Their gloves are moistened to prevent losing their grip on the rifle.

4. Do they carry their rifle on the same shoulder all the time and if not, why not?

They carry the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb.

After their march across the path, they execute an about face and move the rifle to the outside shoulder.

5. How often are the guards changed?

Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.

6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?

For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, they must be between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall and their waist size cannot exceed 30.' Other requirements of the Guard:

They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty.

They cannot swear in public and cannot disgrace the uniform or the tomb in any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only a little over 600 presently worn.

The guard must obey these rules while serving as guards or for the rest of their lives if they choose.

The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.

There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform.

Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.

The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV.

All off-duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred.

Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis (the boxer) and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, (the most decorated soldier of WWII) of Hollywood fame.

Every guard spends five hours a day getting their uniforms ready for guard duty.

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.

In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment.

They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a serviceperson.

The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.

God Bless and Keep Them

I don't usually suggest that many posts be reshared, but I'd be very proud if this one reached as many people as possible.

We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.

Duty - Honor - Country

IN GOD WE TRUST

UPDATED ON 2/20/2024 To reflect the current number of those who have served as guards and to delete “for the rest of their lives”. Thank you for reading and sharing this.

03/19/2024

Army Captain Jennifer M. Moreno made the ultimate sacrifice in October of 2013 while serving during Operation Enduring Freedom. She rests at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in California. Please join us in saying her name and honoring her life, service, and sacrifice.

03/19/2024

Resources & events for entrepreneurs (Veteran and Non-Veterans).

03/19/2024

We honor one our own from Kearny. Thank you for your service, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice. You will be forever in our hearts and minds.

03/04/2024

Join us after the parade for good company, corned beef, cabbage, and beverages.

03/01/2024

02/07/2024

Come join us this Sunday and root for your favorite team to win!

12/10/2023

Merry Grinchmas party now!!

12/10/2023

Grinch is at the Legion for Grinchmas

12/09/2023

Grinchmas Pizza Party $10.00 per. Person. Kearny Girls Softball. Better hurry. About 2 hours left.

12/07/2023

We will Never Forget 🇺🇸

12/04/2023

A Beautiful Decoration Job.

12/03/2023

12/03/2023

A Beautiful Decoration Job. Never too early to book your Event. Call
201-889-5146 to see the Hall and Book your Event