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American Legion delivers to help area service members

By Master Sgt. Christopher Botzum, 111 ATKW Public Affairs / Published August 04, 2015

After hefting an estimated one and a half tons of collect food supplies, members of the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 798 from Warminster, Pennsylvania pose with Col. Michael Regan, commander of the 111th Attack Wing’s Mission Support Group (left) and Col. Howard Eissler, commander, 111 ATKW, legion members Tom Nolan (2nd to left), Michael Griffin (sergeant at arms with the Legion), Michael Caffrey, Scott Jensen, Tom Haney and Chuck Carroll, and key volunteer and vice president of the Friends of the FRG charity organization Anita Fleming (front center). There were an approximately 30 members of the legion that had helped in the food drive to aid military members in need. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Chris Botzum/Released)
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After hefting an estimated one and a half tons of collect food supplies, members of the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 798 from Warminster, Pennsylvania pose with Col. Michael Regan, commander of the 111th Attack Wing’s Mission Support Group (left) and Col. Howard Eissler, commander, 111 ATKW, legion members Tom Nolan (2nd to left), Michael Griffin (sergeant at arms with the Legion), Michael Caffrey, Scott Jensen, Tom Haney and Chuck Carroll, and key volunteer and vice president of the Friends of the FRG charity organization Anita Fleming (front center). There were an approximately 30 members of the legion that had helped in the food drive to aid military members in need. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Chris Botzum/Released)

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HORSHAM AIR GUARD STATION, PA. -- Members of the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 798 from Warminster, Pennsylvania stopped by with a surprise food donation to replenish depleted stockpiles meant to aid military members and their families Aug. 2, 2015, at Horsham Air Guard Station, Pennsylvania.

"There were a few large donations to the Legion by area companies, but it seemed like anybody and everybody who drove by dropped off goods," said Michael Griffin, sergeant at arms with the legion. "The Upper Moreland Police Department got involved with contributions as well, unloading three patrol cars at the collect site."

"We collected nearly about 3,000 pounds of goods in only two days," said Griffin. "There were an additional 20 members of the legion that had helped in the drive."
The hefty donation was delivered to the 111th ATKW's Airman and Family Readiness Office here for distribution to needy area military members.

"The donation couldn't have come at a better time," said Anita Fleming, key volunteer and vice president of the Friends of the FRG charity organization. "The shelves are stacked high again." 

If you are or know an area service member in need, contact the Airman and Family Readiness Office at, 215-323-7132.