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Legion grant provides financial support for posts   It’s been a year since The American Legion’s Mission Blue Post Assistance Program went into effect following the adoption of Resolution No. 36 by the National Executive Committee during the 2020 Fall Meetings. The program provides eligible American Legion posts financially affected by COVID-19 government restrictions with up to a $1,000 grant.     READ MORE   Share on Facebook     Share on Twitter     Forward to a Friend      Commander's Message: Buddy Checks for Veterans Day Buddy Checks are particularly timely since Veterans Day is next month. It’s a perfect time to conduct Buddy Checks on post members and veterans in the community so I am encouraging departments and posts to make calls during the week of Nov. 11. Read More     Adjutant's Message: A welcome home for Afghanistan veterans Florida Post 149 put on a parade and expo for Afghanistan veterans, and any other U.S. veterans, on Sept. 25 in Newberry. The event was originally to take place at the post but was moved to the 7,000-square-foot Clark Plantation, a wedding venue, because of the outpouring of support from sponsors and vendors who wanted to participate. Read More   MORE HEADLINES     Share how your Legion post strengthens America The American Legion’s motto, “Veterans Strengthening America,” now has a category on the popular Legiontown site where members can post stories and photos of their activities. Read More     Departments: new membership incentive pays In his closing remarks to the National Executive Committee Oct. 7 during the annual Fall Meetings in Indianapolis, American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard was excited to announce a new membership incentive for departments. Read More     Dillard announces a new membership engagement initiative Membership engagement is a priority for American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard. Whether it’s current, expired or potential members, it’s important to engage with these individuals and show them the value of membership in The American Legion. Read More     2022 National Membership Awards Points Manual The manual can be viewed and downloaded here.     Renew your membership through MyLegion.org American Legion membership renewal for 2021-2022 can be easily, and safely, done through your MyLegion account. Read More     Publicity is 'cheapest way for recruitment' Together, past Minnesota Post 594 Commander John Flynn and current Commander Wayne Beierman helped save the post by turning around membership – from 77 members to now 410. Read More     Rally Around the Flag: What is your flag moment? The American Legion is invigorating pride for and building awareness about why the U.S. flag matters. To support this effort, The American Legion would like to hear from you about your pride for the symbol of unity and freedom. Read More     Screen World War II documentary at your post Ten years after his grandfather’s passing, Mark Pedri began to discover a man he had never known. A native of Rock Springs and member of Sons of The American Legion Squadron 24, Mark uses film to chronicle what it took to finally and truly know his late grandfather - a World War II POW. Read More     American Legion news you may have missed Read more American Legion news here.     Download the 2021 Veterans Day speech The suggested speech can be used for American Legion posts, district and department Veterans Day events. Download the speech here.     JOIN   RENEW   DONATE

 

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New Mission Blue Post Assistance eligibility requirements set to help more posts affected by COVID-19 restrictions. OCTOBER 13, 2021