Department Headquarters Holiday Schedule
The Department Headquarters will close on December 24, 2020 to observe the Christmas and New Years Holidays and will reopen on January 4, 2021.
News
MyLegion.org updated delayed
The launch of the new MyLegion.org site has been delayed until the spring of 2021 due to issues with the software. Until than all Post Commanders and Adjutants are asked to make sure their membership record reflects their correct…
The American Legion activates national Buddy Checks to save veteran lives amid rising suicide rates, urges Congress to pass bill to help
Posts across the country step up veteran-to-veteran outreach to support those at high risk around Veterans Day INDIANAPOLIS (October 29, 2020) — As COVID-19 cases rise and the holidays approach, The American Legion is activating its Buddy Check program to…
American Legion Training Tuesday
Training Tuesdays The last Tuesday of each month American Legion National Headquarters staff will present 60 to 90-minute sessions on topics aimed at post commanders and adjutants. Each session will be recorded and made available for later viewing. Tuesday Oct.…
Legion posts affected by COVID can apply for $1,000 grant
Public health mandates in response to the coronavirus included stay-at-home orders and business closures. Those mandates financially impacted American Legion posts nationwide as member and community outreach efforts were limited, resulting in a loss of revenue. To provide some…
Post Everlasting – Terry Messinger, Past 22nd District Commander
We received word today that Past 22nd District Commander Terry Messinger was called to the Post Everlasting on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020 from 6 – 9 PM at Compean Funeral Home Family Chapel,…
Fall DEC Meeting – LIVE STREAM
Due to the current City of Auston COVID-19 restrictions for meetings; we will have to limit access to only members of The Department Executive Committee. We will be live streaming the DEC meeting for those that wish to observe. Thanks…
Dept 100th Anniversary Merchandise
We still have a some Department 100th Anniversary merchandise for sale. Please contact Ronnie Pietzsch to purchase items. Ladies Shirts : All Shirts Are $30.00 3XL -10 2XL -5 Med -10 Small -8 Garrison Cap Holders $5.00 280 – these…
Legion National Commander Pledges Support to Storm Victims
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 27, 2020) – American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Laura’s destructive path along the Gulf Coast: “The American Legion extends its support and prayers to those impacted by Hurricane Laura.…