The American Legion will occupy a prominent position in the 130th annual Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif. The American Legion will have the third float in the parade, directly behind the Marine Corps band. National Commander Brett Reistad, Sons of The American Legion National Commander Greg […]
Yearly Archives: 2018
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2018 is almost over, but you still have time to make one last tax-deductible gift this year to support the many programs of The American Legion. Your gift ensures we can be there for veterans and families who come to us for help in 2019. Thank you for your generosity! Donate at https://support.legion.org/public/legion/?form_id=597
On Dec. 15, more than 500 volunteers including family and friends of the veterans buried there, placed 7,274 wreaths at the King, WI Veterans cemetery – one for every gravesite.“Everybody said I was nuts and that this would never happen,” said Ray, District 8 Legion Riders president, a past two-term […]
On Thanksgiving, as we do everyday, we remember the men and women in harms way, keeping watch and keeping us safe.
In its 64th year, The American Legion's Child Welfare Foundation has awarded $766,761 to 24 nonprofits. The Sons of The American Legion had eight of twelve recommended grants awarded.
100 Years Ago, On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War.
District Sqds 100% ATH Locations 2018 2019 Percent Need 100% New Renew % Renew 0% District 1 16 1 1 16 730 357 48.90% 373 10 332 45.48% 7 District 2 14 2 1 14 450 82 18.22% 368 2 80 17.78% 10 District 3 15 3 2 13 782 […]
MIDWINTER CONFERENCE HO-CHUNK, BARABOO, WI JANUARY 18-20, 2019 NEW! Post Adjutant’s CourseNEW! Digital Media TrainingNEW! Service Officer TrainingNEW! Legion, Auxiliary and S.A.L. Team BuildingNEW! Camp Overview and Q & ANEW! Post Commander’s CourseFuneral HonorsM-1 Garand TrainingHistorian TrainingAnd More! LEGION PROUD: 100 Year of WHY Banquet (Sat. 6:30 pm)Commander Kostka with […]