Largest VSO Offers Support in Serving Veterans (INDIANAPOLIS, February 8, 2021) –The nation’s pre-eminent veterans organization congratulated Denis McDonough for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the 11th secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “The honor…
We received word that Past 17th District Commander Ronnie Pietzsch was called to the Post Everlasting on the morning of December 25th, after battling COVID-19. Once funeral arrangements are known we will pass on. — Bill West State Adjutant…
The Department Headquarters will close on December 24, 2020 to observe the Christmas and New Years Holidays and will reopen on January 4, 2021.
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
