"Heroes to Hometowns"
Welcoming home severly injured service members
If you are a service member or veterans, or family member of a service member or veteran who has been severely injured, please CONTACT SPARTANBURG SC POST 28 (864) 253-0376 OR if you live out of Spartanburg County, then fill out and submit the Heroes to Hometowns request form.
Local contact for information is Jack Crites. Just call the Post's Office Monday - Friday (864)253-0376 and Jack will be in contact with you or if no one is in office please leave a message on the voice mail for Jack Crites and the message will be passed on to Jack and he will contact you.
"Heroes to Hometowns" is a transition program for severely injured service members returning home from OEF/OIF. The "Heroes to Hometowns" establishes a support network and coordinates resources for severely injured service members returning home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Heroes to Hometown?
A. The Heroes to Hometown program is a transition assistance program for service members who were severely injured in the Global War on Terrorism.
Q. What is meant by severely injured?
A. Severely injured refers to service members who suffered blindness, total hearing loss, an amputation, severe body burns or a spinal cord injury.
Q. How can I help?
A. By forming a Hero Transition Team.
Q. What is a Hero Transition Team?
A. A Hero Transition Team is a community based support team to rally and coordinate assistance for a service member leaving the military and entering civilian life.
Q. How do I find an American Legion post in my community?
A. Through the Post Locator.
Q. Can I help if I am not a veteran?
A. Yes. The American Legion is willing to work with anyone for the benefit of our severely injured service members.
Q. Does The American Legion help veterans and service members who are not severely injured?
Yes. The American Legion is an advocate for all veterans.
CONTACT POST 28 AT (864) 253-0376
For more information, contact
Military Severely Injured Center (Pentagon)
Phone: 202-263-2983
Portions of this page were adopted from the National American Legion website.
