Why Join
Why Join the American Legion?
The American Legion provides life-changing assistance and guidance for veterans, military personnel, their families and communities in thousands of ways every day around the world. Help comes in the form of personal assistance, cash grants, donated goods, disaster relief, labor, networking, volunteerism and advocacy.
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Do You Remember?
Do you remember when your unit was under fire? You were scared. You didn’t know whether you would ever get home again and see your family, your loved ones. And the only thing you could count on in that instant was your buddy. And you knew he was counting on you too.
Perhaps you were one of the lucky ones who never saw combat. Do you remember the tediousness of garrison life? Do you remember the interminable hurry up and wait? Do you remember the inane make-work projects you were ordered to do? But your buddy was always there alongside you, making the wise-crack, helping you make it through each day, maybe even covering for you on occasion.
Your Buddy Still Needs You!!!
Maybe your buddy is in one of the VA hospitals; his war wounds and/or time have taken their toll on his body. Maybe he or she is a young veteran, just discharged from service in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Vietnam, and is having difficulty finding a civilian job. Maybe your buddy is just an ordinary guy or gal like yourself, wanting to share stories and comradeship with someone who was in a similar situation.
The American Legion is the place for you to help your buddy and your buddy to help you. Founded in 1919, it is the largest veteran’s organization in the United States with over 3 million members.
We are veterans just like you. We care about America and our fellow veterans. our families and our children. As a Post member, we continue to serve our God, our Country, and our Community. Your Post needs you now.
Our Legionnaires participate in many community activities such as parades, memorials, dedications, etc.
We have a funeral honor guard detail ready, willing, and able at the family’s request. Our funeral detail is available to all veterans. When requested, we are also available to help other veteran organizations with their memorials.
We sponsor local students to participate in Boy State and sponsor scholarships to educate our children better.