2020 Middle School Essay Contest “I LIKE LIVING IN AMERICA BECAUSE” The guidelines for the 2020 Middle School Essay Contest have been released and all Posts and Districts should be working with their local schools to begin preparations for this
Congress Opens Membership Eligibility for The American Legion
Richmond, VA. — August 1, 2019 — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a bipartisan bill expanding eligibility for membership in the biggest and most politically influential veterans service organization in the U.S., prompting celebration in Virginia, home to the
2019 Department Fall Conference
We hope to have you join us at the Department of Virginia 2019 Fall Conference for lots of fun and valuable information. Come network with other Legionnaires and learn more about The American Legion and the Department of Virginia. This
Riders Complete Virginia In State Legacy Scholarship Run
Riders from across the Department of Virginia recently completed a two-day event known as the Virginia In State Legacy Scholarship Run. As you know, the American Legion Riders (ALR) ride to fulfill an obligation to the Veterans who have given
Danville Post 325 Post Everlasting Ceremony
Danville Post 325 recently held their annual Post Everlasting Ceremony at the Post home. Post 325 holds this ceremony to memorialize Post members who deceased in the past year. Family and friends are invited to attend.
Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Update – May 24, 2019
Attention Post Commanders, Adjutants and YCLE Chairman Attached you will find the current roster of Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Candidates that have been submitted by posts from across the Department of Virginia. As you may or may not know, to
2019 Virginia Legacy Run
Registration has started for the 2019 Virginia Legacy Run. The Virginia In State Legacy Run (ISLR) will take place 18-20 July and is sponsored by the American Legion Department of Virginia as part of the National Legacy Scholarship Ride. It’s
Post 157 Night At The Movies
This Friday night, May 3, the Madison Post 157 will be showing the movie on Sgt Stubby. There will be no door charge for those that attend and we would like to see a good turnout. The movie is based
2019 Convention Registration Begins
This is the don’t miss event for Legionnaires in Virginia. We hope to have you join us at the Department of Virginia 2019 Convention for lots of fun and valuable information. Come network with other Legionnaires and learn more about
American Legion Centennial Pistol Drawing Held
Many Legionnaires throughout the Department of Virginia purchased tickets for the raffle of a beautifully engraved American Legion Centennial Commemorative 45 caliber pistol and matching serial number Department of Virginia coin. Funds from the raffle supported the American Legion Centennial