By Andy GERO

Veterans of Crescenta Valley, your community thanks you for the sacrifice and service you gave to our country. Your service has played a major role in giving us the freedom so many of us takes for granted today.

In gratitude for your service, your local American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Posts, in concert with our national organizations, are here to serve you. We are available to help you file for benefits claims, get answers for your health care, help you with your GI Bill benefits, assist you in job research, assist you in correcting your military records or discharge status, provide support for homeless veterans and much more.

The American Legion Post 288 and the VFW Post 1614 in La Crescenta are both located at the Memorial Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. You may reach us by leaving a message at (818) 541-1336. Knowledgeable officers from either Post are available at your convenience. Visit our website www.vetspost288 or www.vetspost1614.

The American Legion Post 288 has its monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The VFW Post 1614 has its monthly meeting on the third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.  Join us to share your experience and meet your military comrades.  You may also Join us for a free breakfast the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Families are welcome, membership is not a requirement.

Andy Gero is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1614 and the American Legion Post 288 in La Crescenta. He can be reached through the CV Weekly, (818) 248-2740 or write Crescenta Valley Weekly at 3800 La Crescenta Ave., Suite 101, La Crescenta, CA 91214.

Andy Gero is a life member of the American Legion Post 288 and the VFW Post 1614 in La Crescenta. He may be reached through the CV Weekly, (818) 248-2740, or write Crescenta Valley Weekly at 3800 La Crescenta Ave., Suite 101, La Crescenta, CA 91214.