All,We were proud to award the MCL Scholarship in memory of Cpl.Joseph Michael Hendon, to Peyton Heyward. Peyton distinguished himself as a high achiever amongst the graduating class of 2021, P.S 108.Owen P. ManganPost CommandantYankee Det #...
Monday, June 14, 2021
American Legion - News Clips 6.9.21
Good morning, Legionnaires and veterans’ advocates, today is Wednesday, June 9, 2021, which is Donald Duck Day, National Earl Day, and Writers’ Rights Day. Today in American Legion history: June 9, 1921: Highly decorated World War I Army Col. Frederic W. Galbraith of Ohio is killed in an automobile accident in Indianapolis while serving as second national commander of The American Legion. A revered leader in the fight for veterans...
American Legion - Honoring the American flag
In honor of the Stars and Stripes A gift of Old Glory Oregon Legionnaire sees a social media post of someone asking for a U.S. flag; he delivers one to the veteran’s front door. READ MORE Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share with a Friend Rally Around the Flag social media graphics to shareREAD MORE Learn about the story...