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
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
American Legion Baseball COVID-19 News
2020 American Legion Regional Tournaments and 2020 American Legion World Series CanceledAwarding American Legion Baseball and Samsung American Legion Scholarships Suspended for 2020 With the unpredictability of the current worldwide COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the manner in which the virus spreads,
Message From Department Chaplain
First giving honor to God the creator of all, the living and the dead.Legionnaires in the life of the church there’s a Hymn we often sing; its entitled, “In Times Like These”. After reading 2nd. Timothy 3:1 which says: This
Corona Virus Relief Act Resources
Davy Leghorn of The American Legion Washington Office has provided us information about the Corona Virus Relief Act. This an opportunity for Departments and Posts to help offset some employee costs as well help the employees during this period where
2020 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Cancelled
After considerable consideration by the Virginia State Police administration and the Virginia American Legion leadership, we have decided to cancel the 2020 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy scheduled for 14-19 June, 2020. We waited as long as we did, hoping
2020 Boys State Cancelled
On behalf of the entire American Legion Boys State of Virginia Board of Directors, leadership team, and staff, we are saddened that we have had to make the decision to cancel this year’s 78th session of Virginia Boys State due
Virginia Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Updates
As of 3/25/2020: Although the academic year for all high schools in Virginia has come to an end, we are still hopeful that our YCLE program can still be salvaged for the 2020 summer. In addition to the support of
Northern Virginia Veteran & Military Family Hiring Expo
The Northern Virginia Veteran & Military Family Hiring Expo, serving much of the Greater Northern Virginia region, will be held on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020, from 11:00am – 2:00pm at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon,
2020 Department of Virginia Leadership College
The Department of Virginia Leadership College is designed too ensure attendees receive the mentoring and training necessary to return to their Posts, Units, Squadrons and American Legion Riders Chapters with the knowledge and enthusiasm to promote and develop American Legion