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Past Department Commander James R. Chapman – Post Everlasting

It is with great sorrow that we announce that Past Department Commander James R. Chapman has joined Post Everlasting. James Chapman was a 28 year member of the American Legion Post 56 in Virginia and Post 911 in Pennsylvania. He

Ziggy Levison January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 News Read more

2021 Day On The Hill – Alternate Method

The annual Virginia Day On The Hill event will not be quite the same this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions. The Department of Virginia will not be hosting the usual gathering at Department Headquarters and we will not be

Ziggy Levison January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 News Read more

Virginia Motor Vehicle Property Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans

The “Motor Vehicle Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans” Amendment exempts totally-disabled veterans from property taxes on one vehicle effective Jan 1, 2021.  With the amendment passed, it will give veterans who have “a 100% service-connected, permanent, and total disability”

Ziggy Levison December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 News Read more

Mission Blue Post Assistance Program Grant Application

Download Bulletin Download Mission Blue PAP Application

Ziggy Levison November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 News Read more

Children and Youth Bulletin and New TFA Application Form

Download Bulletin Download TFA Application Form May 2020

Ziggy Levison November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 News Read more

Legion National Training For Commanders and Adjutants

Beginning in October, American Legion National Headquarters staff will present 60 to 90-minute sessions on topics aimed at post commanders and adjutants. Please join us to learn more about these two topics. October 27, 2020 – 7PM EDT Topics: Changes

Ziggy Levison October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 News Read more

Virginia In State Legacy Run (ISLR) Video Maps

The Virginia In State Legacy Run (ISLR) will take place 16-18 July and is endorsed by the American Legion Department of Virginia as part of the National Legacy Scholarship Ride. It’s goal is to raise college scholarship money for the

Ziggy Levison July 12, 2020July 14, 2020 News Read more

Final Details For ISLR Released

With only one short week to go, the final maps, plans, and details have been released for the Virginia In State Legacy Run. People will be at Post 75 in Gloucester starting at 1400 hrs (2:00 PM) on the 16th

Ziggy Levison July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 News Read more

Fisher House Playground Challenge

Fisher House has teamed up with Gillette, CVS, and Terracycle for a fun new initiative that gives back in multiple ways. When you recycle your razors through CVS and Terracycle, the Fisher House in your area will be entered to

Ziggy Levison July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 News Read more

Cancellation of 2020 National Convention

Please see the resolution below for some important updates from National. In summary: The American Legion National Executive Committee (NEC) agrees that present circumstances constitute sufficient reasons to cancel the 2020 American Legion National Convention. The following American Legion events

Ziggy Levison April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 News Read more
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Department Membership Standings
Current as of: January 14, 2021

Northern Region: 84.417%
Western Region: 82.208%
Eastern Region: 80.563%

Overall: 78.322%

Next Goal: February 3, 2021 – 90% of Goal

Needed To Meet 2021 100% Goal: 9049

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    January 1, 2021

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  • Homeless Veteran Task Force Reports Due

    Homeless Veteran Task Force Reports Due

    January 15, 2021

    Homeless Veteran Task Force Reports due to National.

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  • National VE&E Awards Deadline

    National VE&E Awards Deadline

    January 15, 2021

    Employer of Veterans Award
    Employ the Older Worker Award
    Employment Service Award
    National Organization on Disability Award

    Submissions due to National.

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    Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    January 18, 2021

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  • Operation Just Cause Ends (Panama)

    Operation Just Cause Ends (Panama)

    January 31, 2021

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Whats New?
  • Past Department Commander James R. Chapman – Post Everlasting
  • 2021 Day On The Hill – Alternate Method
  • Virginia Motor Vehicle Property Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans
  • Mission Blue Post Assistance Program Grant Application
  • Children and Youth Bulletin and New TFA Application Form

Older News Items
Latest Reports
  • 2021 Department Membership Report – January 14, 2021 (1/15/2021)
  • 2021 Department Membership Report – January 7, 2021 (1/7/2021)
  • 2021 Department Membership Report – December 17, 2020 (12/17/2020)
  • 2021 Department Membership Report – December 10, 2020 (12/10/2020)
  • 2021 Department Membership Report – December 3, 2020 (12/3/2020)

Older Reports

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