Peter ThorpTEMPORARY MEMBER NUMBER

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Keep this temporary card handy whileyou await your official American LegionMembership Card. If you havequestions, please call our toll-freeMembership Customer Service Number:1-888-805-6180

Peter Thorp1216 Granvia AltamiraPalos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Dear Peter Thorp,

In recognition of your service, patriotism and commitment to our country,

and to the United States Navy, it’s my honor to award you with the enclosed

“Certificate of Military Service.”

Your military service made a difference.

Today, our country is free because of the service of people like you. You

can take pride in knowing that your military service helped make the United States

of America the greatest country on Earth.

To honor your service in the Navy, The American Legion provides you and your

family with a full complement of member-only services, added benefits and

discounts.

As chartered by Congress, membership in The American Legion—and its

exclusive discounts—are limited to wartime veterans. Some of us served stateside

while others served overseas but—like you—we all served during periods defined by

Congress as wartime service.

Today, with 2.3 million members, the Legion rewards members—and our

families—with added benefits, valuable discounts and VA assistance programs.

• Help in obtaining your full VA medical, educational and insurance

benefits. When you or your family need help – or have questions about

Please don’t delay any longer. I’m asking you—urgently—to become a

member of The American Legion. Please complete your Benefits Activation

Certificate and mail it back with your $25 annual dues today.

Thanks.

P.S. You’ll find that I’ve enclosed some free address labels, a notepad and a decal as a thank you for your military service. I hope you’ll enjoy these gifts but please put the attached Contact Card in a safe place. This card includes the telephone number for the Legion’s Membership Customer Support Center. Whenever you or your family have questions regarding your American Legion benefits, call this number. We’re here to help you. Now, please complete your Benefits Activation Certificate and mail it back today with your $25 annual dues. I’ve enclosed a postage-free envelope to speed your reply.

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medical, educational and insurance benefits you’ve earned.

No other organization does more for America’s veterans than The AmericanLegion. Last year alone, we…

• Managed 8,496 disability claims appeals for veterans and provided directfinancial support to struggling military families.

• Attended more than 100 different congressional hearings and worked withCongress to pass 13 bills that benefit veterans and their families includinglegislation to improve GI Bill benefits, caregiver relief, VA medicalfacilities and career opportunities for those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

• Initiated Operation Comfort Warriors to distribute comfort items for troopsrecovering from war wounds in our military hospitals and transition units.

• Participated in 116 veteran job fairs to help veterans in need of work.

Friend, there’s no better way to honor your fellow veterans, your family andyour community than by becoming a member of the American Legion.

We need you as a member.

Much of our influence in Congress comes from our large number of membersand becoming a member will add to our effectiveness.

And with an increasing number of veterans returning home from Iraq andAfghanistan, the aging population of veterans from earlier wars plus planned budgetcutbacks, a strong and effective Legion representing veterans, our families and active-duty personnel is more important than ever.

I’m urgently asking you to become an American Legion member today.

From your own service, you know the sacrifices the brave men and womenstill on active duty—along with the families—make every day.

You also know how difficult it is for active duty personnel to speak out for

your member benefits and can connect you with other resources when dealing with veterans issues such as VA benefits.

Put the card I’ve attached to the front of your letter in a safe place so it will be handy anytime you or your family may need help.

Your American Legion Membership Customer Support Specialists can use their expertise and experience to ensure that you know about the Legion benefits and programs you’re entitled to and can connect you with other resources when dealing with veterans issues such as VA benefits.

• Professional representation in Congress. The Legion is the most reliableadvocate veterans have in Congress fighting to protect our veterans benefitsand the benefits due our family.

• Discounts at thousands of hotels and motels, on car rentals, with movingcompanies, on new computers…and much more.

• Savings on prescriptions through the Legion’s prescription drug plan plusadditional savings on eyewear for you and your family.

• Career assistance through our network of partnerships, job fairs and ouronline Veterans Career Center.

• With your membership, you also get a full year’s subscription to TheAmerican Legion Magazine.

You can find a more complete list of your member benefits on the enclosedBenefit Summary. It’s a long list of savings and benefits, and they alone are reasonenough to become a member of The American Legion. But your membership servesan even greater purpose.

Why your membership matters

Today, the American Legion is the nation’s most influential, effective anddependable advocate of veterans affairs… fighting for better active-dutypay…improved housing for active-duty families…improvements to help the VA’smedical system…plus our ongoing efforts to help you and your family get the full

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SUMMARY OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Moving & Relocation

Benefits for Home

THE AMERICAN LEGIONNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, P.O. BOX 7017, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46207-7017

AUTO RENTALS ––Members can receive special discounts with AVIS, BUDGET,ALAMO, HERTZ or NATIONAL CAR RENTAL. Save 5-25% on daily, weekly and monthly rates.

VETERANS HOLIDAYS ––This program offers members the opportunity to rent afurnished condominium for 2-8 people, for an entire week, for less than they would pay for a single hotel room.

ADA NATIONWIDE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ––Offers emergency roadside assistance for your vehicles for theentire family at an exclusive rate for Legionnaires.

DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM –– Members and dependants can save up to 20% or morethrough CVS/CAREMARK.

LIFE LINE SCREENING –– Member discounts onpotentially life-saving health screenings.

DISCOUNTS ON HEARING AIDS — Members, family and extended family are eligible forhearing care discounts from HearPO. Benefits include:low-price guarantee; access to over 2,700 locationsnationwide; over 1000 models; free 60-day trial period;free multi-year supply of batteries (160 cells).

EYE CARE/WEAR PLAN –– EyeMed Vision Care provides discounts on the purchaseof eye examinations and eyewear. Members anddependants can save approximately 40% off eyeglassespurchased at network locations.

BENEFIT ASSISTANCE —The American Legion helps all veterans in obtaining full veteranmedical and educational benefits. As well as assistance in preparingVA claims.

VETERANS REPRESENTATION —The American Legion is the nation’s most influential, effective anddependable advocate of veteran affairs fighting for better active-dutypay, improved housing for active-duty families and helping to ensurethat VA’s medical system can properly care for the sick andwounded returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT — The American Legion works withthe Department of Labor on National Employment and Training Programsfor veterans and with the President’s Committee on Employment ofPeople with Disabilities and its Committee on Disabled Veterans.

MEMBERS’ MONTHLY MAGAZINE — You’ll receive a full year’s(12 issues) subscription to The American Legion Magazine. Each issue ispacked with news, articles and stories designed for America’s veterans.

myLegion.org — This website is designed to connect members of The American Legion to their post and Department (state) leadership,other veterans with similar interests, and the vast array of services offeredat every level of the organization.

Assistance with Your Veteran Benefits

Added Medical Benefits

Insurance

LEGION FAMILY TRAVEL –– This program provides membersand their extended families with specific rate packages negotiatedfor flights, rental cars, hotels, vacation packages and cruises.

LODGING DISCOUNTS ––Save 20% off the “Best Available Rate” at thousands ofparticipating locations throughout the world!

LEGION HOME BENEFITS — Members and their families can get a simplified

move process, award-winning service, and exclusive member savings on homebuying, selling, financing and moving. Through the Legion Home Benefits program you can receive:

Mortgage Services – Members and their families can receive personal homefinancing advice, great mortgage rates, and reduced fees on a new home loan or refinance, plus a $300 member closing reward.

Real Estate Services – The American Legion members, SAL members, and their families can buy or sell a home with expert guidance, a knowledgeable local real estate agent, and cash rewards of up to $1,000 or more.

Stress-Free Home Financing – Receive personalized counseling on a full range of mortgage rates and products, including VA loans, fast approval and a $300 member reward.

Truck Rental

NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES ANDALLIED VAN LINES — Preferred savings of 50% or moreon interstate (state-to-state) moving and in-transit storage.

ATLAS VAN LINES — As a valued member, you qualify for special savings onquality moving services from Atlas.

BUDGET TRUCK RENTAL — Members now receive a 12% discount off local orone-way truck rentals at over 2,700 Budget Truck Rentallocations nationwide.

DELL COMPUTERS —Members are eligible for 7% discounts on Dell™. (For new purchases only.)

APPLE COMPUTERS —Now you can save up to 17% on select Apple and third party products.

SATELLITE TV –– Members can save on DirecTV or Dish Network satellite services for yourhome, business or Post. (For new purchases only.)

THE AMERICAN LEGION WIRELESS ––Members can get connected with a free cell phone from AmericanLegionWireless. Program restrictions may apply. (Not all programsavailable in all areas. For new purchases only.)

SEARS COMMERCIAL ––Exclusive member discounts on appliances and major household itemsare available through a toll-free number.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM –– Receive discounts through 1-800-flowers.com, the world’s #1 online florist.

LIFE INSURANCE THROUGH MUTUAL OF OMAHA ––Members aged 45-85 are eligible for guaranteed issue whole life policies.(May not be available in all states.)

USAA –– Provides a full range of financial products including: insurance,banking, investments, and financial advice. As an American Legion member,you are eligible to join. There are no membership fees to join USAA andwhen you sign up, your eligible family members can join USAA as well.

NOTE: These discount offers are valid at participating locations and are notvalid with any other discounts or special prices. The American Legion doesnot guarantee any discounts.

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Peter Thorp,Here’s how your American Legion membershiphelps you, your fellow veterans and your community . . .

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•�� Provided honors for 9,221 veteran funerals.

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FOR HONORABLE SERVICE IN THEUNITED STATES NAVY

AND FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND LOYALTYTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

THIS CERTIFIES THAT

UPON MEETING THE STRICT REQUIREMENTSSET FORTH BY THE

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATESSHALL THEREFORE BE ACCEPTED

FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AMERICAN LEGION.

Peter Thorp,Please accept these gifts as our way of thanking you for your support.

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I’m enclosing my $25 check payable to: The American Legion

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Or, go to www.legion.org/mailoffer.

Call 1-888-805-6180.

Return the

Benefits Activation Certificate

in the enclosed envelope.

Join on-line: Visit www.legion.org/mailofferand enter your temporary membershipnumber 731233914

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I certify that I served honorablyduring the time checked below:

AUG 2, 1990 - Open

DEC 20, 1989 - JAN 31, 1990

AUG 24, 1982 - JUL 31, 1984

FEB 28, 1961 - MAY 7, 1975

JUNE 25, 1950 - JAN 31, 1955

DEC 7, 1941 - DEC 31, 1946

APR 6, 1917 - NOV 11, 1918

My branch of service was/is:U.S. ARMY

U.S. NAVY

U.S. AIR FORCE

U.S. MARINES

U.S. COAST GUARD

U.S. MERCHANT MARINE(WWII only)

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Peter, in recognition of your servicein the United States Navy

Certificate of Military Service Enclosedfor

Service. Patriotism. Commitment.

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