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News

  • 2023 Virginia Legacy Run Registration Form and Hotel Information
  • 2023 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Dates Announced & Memo from the YCLE Academy Director!
  • 2023 Department of Virginia Bowling Tournament Information
  • Passing of Past National Vice Commander William “Bill” Bryant
  • 2022-2023 Department Membership Awards Manual
  • 2022-2023 Department Membership Plan
  • 2023 Department Spring Conference Registration Information
  • LegionCare & Legionnaire Insurance Trust (LIT) Information!
  • 2022-2023 Department of Virginia Bowling Tournament News!
  • Florida – Hurricane Relief update
  • 2023 Virginia American Legion Riders Rally Dates Announced
  • 2023 Boys State Documents
  • 2023 Middle School Essay Contest
  • Virginia Legacy Run 2023 Event Dates Announced
  • Updated Department of Virginia Constitution & Bylaws (7/17/2022)
  • 2022 Department Fall Conference Program
  • Junior Shooting Sports Program Registration Information
  • Armed Forces Brewing Company’s Rally Point Beer Festival November 5, 2022
  • 2022 Department Fall Conference Registration Form
  • 2022-2023 Department of Virginia Membership Plan
  • 2022 Department Fall Conference Hotel Booking Link
  • 2022 Department Fall Golf Tournament
  • Past Department Commander and Boys State Director Emeritus Dr. George T. Blume Transfers to Post Everlasting
  • 12th Annual Virginia American Legion Rider’s Rally Registration
  • Updated 2022 American Legion Family Leadership College Agenda
  • Seas the Day Veterans Event
  • From Department Adjutant Dave Stein: Dept Convention Update
  • 2022 Department Convention Blood Drive – 7/14/2022 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Last WW II Medal of Honor Winner Memorial Service
  • 2022 National Legacy Run
  • Passing of Department of Virginia American Legion Riders Director Jim “Jimbo” Althouse
  • 2022 Department Convention Agenda – Updated
  • 2022 Department Year-End Checklist – June 27, 2022
  • 2022 Virginia American Legion Family Leadership College Objective & Information
  • 2022 Department Year-End Checklist – June 7, 2022
  • 2022 Virginia Legacy Run Route Maps
  • 5th Annual Virginia Legacy Run Donation Presentation Schedule Released!
  • 2022 Virginia American Legion Family Leadership College Registration Package
  • 2022 ALA Past President’s Parley Luncheon Reservation Form
  • 2022 Virginia Legacy Run Honorary Road Captain Announcement – Jim Eubank
  • 2022 VA&R Breakfast Registration Form & Information
  • Department Year-End Checklist – May 20, 2022
  • 2022 Virginia Legionnaire February-April 2022
  • Department Year-End Checklist – May 13, 2022
  • MAY 12, 2022 UPDATE FOR YCLE ACADEMY
  • Department Year-End Checklist – May 6, 2022
  • Department Year-End Checklist – April 29, 2022
  • YOUTH CADET LAW ENFORCEMENT (YCLE) ACADEMY STILL IN NEED OF CADETS – April 20, 2022
  • 2022 Department Convention Registration & Information
  • Department Year-End Reports Checklist – April 15, 2022
  • Department Year-End Reports Checklist – April 8, 2022
  • Former Executive Director of The American Legion, John F. Sommer Jr. passed away March 11, 2022
  • 2022 Department (State) Golf Tournament (Updated)
  • 2022 Department Spring Conference Dinner Buffet – 3/4/2022
  • 2022 National American Legion College (NALC) Application
  • 2022 Department Spring Conference Program – Updated
  • 2022 VALMA Media & Communications Contest
  • Passing of Past 17th District Commander Raymond “Ray” Lockett
  • Virginia Legionnaire – November 2021 – January 2022
  • 2022 Virginia Legacy Run Registration Forms / Hotel List
  • 2022 Department Spring Conference Update – Over Flow Hotel Added
  • Passing of James A. “JR” Robinson, Department pf Virginia Golf Committee Chairman
  • 2022 Memo From The Youth Cadet Law Enforcement (YCLE) Academy Director
  • 2022 Department of Virginia Youth Cadet Law Enforcement (YCLE) Academy Dates Announced
  • 2022 Department of Virginia State Ten-Pin Bowling Tournament Information
  • Passing of Past Department Commander Robert C. Hannon
  • Department C&Y Chairman Report on National American Legion College 2020
  • Happy Thanksgiving! – No Department Membership Report November 25, 2021
  • 2022 Department Spring Conference Registration Information & Form
  • 2022 Department Spring Conference Hotel Reservation Information
  • Virginia Legionnaire _ August-October 2021
  • 2021-2022 Department Membership Awards Manual
  • 2020-2021 Department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
  • National Membership Awards Points Manual – 2022 Membership Year
  • 2021 Department Fall Conference Program
  • 2021-2022 Middle School Essay Contest Information
  • 2022 Middle School Essay Contest Information
  • Department of Virginia Children & Youth Message
  • 2021 Department Fall Conference Registration Packet (Corrected)
  • 2021 Department of Virginia Ten Pin Bowling Tournament
  • Renewal Notice Dues Error
  • MyLegion.Org Quick-Guide
  • Updated National Convention Guidance
  • Virginia Legacy Ride – Getting Ready To Start the Event
  • VFW Riders of Virginia / American Legion Riders Cruise, High Seas Rally (HSR) 2022
  • 2021 Virginia ALR Rally Registration Opens
  • 2021 In State Legacy Run Kickoff – Jun 24, 2021
  • 2021 ISLR Route Maps Released
  • Past Department Commander Isaac “Ike” Stephen Kelley – Post Everlasting
  • The American Legion Mourns Passing of Walter Mondale
  • 2021 Department Convention
  • Children and Youth Briefing – Feb 11, 2021
  • Veterans Need VHIC For Commissary, Military Exchange, MWR Access
  • 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
  • Legion National Training For Commanders and Adjutants
  • Virginia In State Legacy Run (ISLR) Video Maps
  • Final Details For ISLR Released
  • Fisher House Playground Challenge
  • Cancellation of 2020 National Convention
  • American Legion Baseball COVID-19 News
  • Message From Department Chaplain
  • Corona Virus Relief Act Resources
  • 2020 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Cancelled
  • 2020 Boys State Cancelled
  • Virginia Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Updates
  • Northern Virginia Veteran & Military Family Hiring Expo
  • 2020 Department of Virginia Leadership College
  • 2021 Department Convention
  • 2020 Department Spring Conference Program Published
  • 2020 Virginia Legacy Run
  • Department Spring Golf Tournament Scheduled
  • SAL National Commander Homecoming Scheduled
  • Virginia Legionnaires Remember Our Fallen
  • Department Commanders Call Scheduled January 25, 2020
  • 2020 Department of Virginia Ten Pin Bowling Tournament
  • The American Legion teams up with Stars and Stripes
  • Preamble Change Notification
  • Virginia Legionnaire Published
  • 2020 Department Spring Conference
  • 500 Mile Run To Arlington
  • Membership Updates
  • Veterans Claim Workshop – Spotsylvania
  • Sons of the American Legion PBR Classic Charity Fishing Tournament – Cancelled
  • 2020 Middle School Essay Content Guidelines Release
  • Congress Opens Membership Eligibility for The American Legion
  • 2019 Department Fall Conference
  • Riders Complete Virginia In State Legacy Scholarship Run
  • Danville Post 325 Post Everlasting Ceremony
  • Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Update – May 24, 2019
  • 2019 Virginia Legacy Run
  • Post 157 Night At The Movies
  • 2019 Convention Registration Begins
  • American Legion Centennial Pistol Drawing Held
  • Department of Virginia Centennial Gala
  • Post 10 Celebrates Legion Centennial
  • Department of Virginia Bowling Champions
  • Virginia American Legion Riders Visit Africa
  • Legionnaire Recognized for Efforts During Jan 2019 Government Shutdown
  • Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy News
  • Boys/Girls State and Nation Valuable for Military Academy Applications
  • HOT! Department Firefighter/EMT of the Year Deadline Extended
  • Honor Flight Event For Northern Virginia Veterans
  • March 29 – National Vietnam War Veterans Day
  • Four Chaplains Legion of Honor
  • 2019 Department Post History Contest
  • Citation for Meritorious Service for Post Service Officers
  • Department Service Trophy Questionnaire
  • Americanism Narrative Reporting
  • Children and Youth Program Reporting
  • Annual Reports Notification
  • Centennial Gala Ticket Sales Nearing End
  • Legionnaire Recognized At Washington Conference
  • Legionnaire Celebrates Two Milestones
  • Free Chow for Vietnam Veterans for National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29
  • Chili Cook-off Competition, Car and Motorcycle Show
  • 10th Annual Ride for the Warriors
  • The American Legion’s top 12 legislative priorities for Congress
  • First Responder Recognition
  • Amazing Northern Region Oratorical Competition
  • Four Chaplains Memorial Services Held
  • Prince William County Veteran’s Court Briefing
  • Department of Virginia 2019 Day on the Hill
  • Operation Gratitude – Washington DC – Jan 17th
  • Membership Renewals Due – New Secretary
  • OPSEC for Legionnaires
  • 2019 Department Bowling Tournament Information Package
  • Legion Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Post Recruiting Incentives Announced
  • District Recruiting Incentives Announced
  • Post 290 Children’s Christmas Party
  • Post 325 Assists Salvation Army
  • Post 325 Proudly Supports National Education Week
  • Northern Virginia Veterans Parade Honors the American Legion 100th Anniversary
  • Robert O’Keefe Joins Post Everlasting
  • Department Fall Conference Agenda
  • The American Legion Centennial Gala
  • 2019 Middle School Essay Contest
  • Oratorical Memo to High Schools 2018-19
  • 2018 Department Fall Conference Information
  • 2018-2019 Department Membership Awards Manual
  • 29th Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy
  • Salem VAMC-Clifton Forge Event 25 July
  • 100th Anniversary Coins For Sale
  • Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Update – June 20, 2018
  • 2018 Department Convention Program
  • THE NATIONAL VETERANS EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION COMMISSION AWARDS
  • 2018 Department Baseball Golf Tournament – July 12, 2018
  • June 22 Military-Friendly Job Fair in Springfield, VA
  • Hiring our Heroes Job Fair at 2018 Department Convention on July 12, 2018
  • 2018 Department Membership Report – May 30, 2018
  • CBP Officer Vacancy Announcement at Washington Dulles International Airport
  • Legion Dept of Virginia HQs Office Closed for Memorial Day – May 28, 2018
  • Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Update – May 24, 2018
  • American Legion Post 176 Memorial Day Ceremony
  • ACTION ALERT: Call Your Senator Today! Legion’s call to the Senate: Pass the VA Mission Act of 2018
  • Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Update
  • 2018 Post History Contest Form
  • REMINDER: Annual Post Reports Deadline is Friday, May 18, 2018
  • CALL TO ACTION: Legion’s call to Congress: Pass the VA Mission Act of 2018
  • 2018 Virginia American Legion Baseball Senior Tournament Information update
  • 2018 National Poppy Day
  • AUSA Job Fair June 19, 2018
  • June 22 Military-Friendly Job Fair in Springfield, VA
  • American Legion Jr. Shooting Sports Program 2018 State Match Results
  • 2018 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Update
  • American Legion’s Best Kept Secret – Operation Comfort Warriors
  • Department Of Virginia Jr Shooting Sports Program (JSSP) State Match
  • NOTICE TO EASTERN/WESTERN REGION JSSP TEAMS!!!!!!
  • Northern Region Jr Shooting Sports Program Results
  • 2018 Department Convention Call
  • American Legion Baseball Scholarship 2018
  • THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES BENEFITS OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED APRIL 16 – APRIL 20, 2018
  • LAST CALL: Dept of Virginia, North Region 3PAR Championship, 21 April 2018
  • Madison Post 157 Spring Catfish Dinner – April 14, 2018
  • 2018-2019 New Department Officers Training – Change of Venue
  • Newspaper Article About Commander, American Legion Post 280, Chesapeake, Virginia
  • National Commander Denise Rohan to appear on C-Span
  • National Vietnam War Veterans Day – March 29, 2018
  • THE DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS // SENT MARCH 19. 2018
  • Shenandoah Post 77 Country Music Show – June 23, 2018
  • VA Instate Legacy Scholarship Fund Ride Registration
  • 2018 Department Leadership College Registration Form
  • Meeting Summary from Virginia American Legion Baseball Committee and Updated 2018 Department Baseball Policy Documents
  • Link for National Commander Photos of Visit to Department Spring Conference
  • 2018 Virginia American Legion Boys State Documents
  • 2018 Virginia American Legion Media Association (VALMA) Contest
  • 2018 Department Convention Online Registration is Now Open!
  • LEGION PHONE SCAM-BE AWARE
  • 2018 National Convention Package
  • 2018 Department Spring Conference Program
  • Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) Announcement
  • Post Everlasting Transfer for Legionnaire Ken Melson
  • 2018 Post 88 Golf Tournament
  • Department Membership Meeting – February 10, 2018
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING FAKE EMAIL FROM NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
  • 2018 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program Documents
  • THE DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA – POST BY LAWS- JUDGE ADVOCATE- JANUARY 25, 2018
  • Updated 2017-2018 Department Planning Calendar
  • 2018 Department Spring Golf Tournament Flyer
  • THE DEPARTMENT OF VA CHAIN OF COMMAND & REPORTING POLICE ISSUES- JANUARY 18, 2018
  • 2018 Day on the Hill is being cancelled due to the impending inclement weather.
  • Mark Your Calendar for the January TECHEXPO Hiring Event
  • Reverse Raffle Flyer for Leading Candidate for National Commander Brett Reistad’s Campaign Fundraiser
  • JUDGE ADVOCATE SENDS- JANUARY 05, 2018- QUESTION ON MILITARY EQUIPMENT
  • JMU 4th Annual Vietnam War Commemoration Luncheon
  • The 2018 legislative initiatives of the Joint Leadership Council (JLC) of Veteran Service Organizations Have Been Finalized
  • 2018 Department Membership Report – December 27, 2017
  • Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program Has Moved
  • 2018 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program Application/Registration Form
  • National Commander’s Pin Incentive Program
  • 2018 Department Membership Report – December 20, 2017
  • Virginia Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician of the Year
  • Virginia Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Application and Information
  • Make Your Plans to Attend The Annual Day On The Hill 2018
  • PDC Charlie Powell Funeral Arrangements Update
  • Virginia War Memorial’s next film – “9/11 terrorist attacks and the decision to go to war”
  • Passing of Past Department Commander Charlie Powell
  • New Veterans Employment and Education Awards Form
  • The Virginia Legionnaire November/December 2017
  • Invitation to December 1 Military Officer Job Fair
  • 2018 Department of Virginia Bowling Tournament
  • Congressman McEachin to Host Veterans Resource Fair, 11/17, Richmond
  • Department Judge Advocate Sends- Post Executive Committees & Upcoming Holidays
  • Updated 2018 Lucian Butler Scholarship Application Form
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics Data – October 2017
  • Updated 2017-2018 Department Planning Calendar
  • Action Alert: Legion Supports Medical Cannabis Research
  • New Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) Application and Instructions
  • Action Alert: Legion Opposes Steep TRICARE Fee Hikes
  • Updated: Passing of Past Department Vice Commander Leon H. Smith
  • Commemoration: Operation Torch
  • 2018 Department Spring Conference Registration Form
  • Addresses to Send Requests for Military Records and Awards
  • Updated 2017-2018 Department Planning Calendar – September 24, 2017
  • 2017 Department Fall Conference Program
  • Department Fall Conference Registration Deadline Extended to October 5, 2017
  • Passing of ALA Department of Virginia President Cheryl Shine’s Father
  • Suicide Prevention Awareness Week
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics Data – August 2017 (Veteran Employment and Education Update)
  • A Message From Our Department Commander
  • Virginia Commemorative License Plates – Air Medal
  • 2017 Department of Virginia Legion College Handouts
  • 2017-1018 Department Membership Awards Manual
  • Passing of Mrs. Bev Asbrand, Mother of Department Executive Assistant Erica Eccleston
  • Public Information Meeting on Puller Virginia Veterans Care Center @ Springfield Post 176 on September 12, 2017
  • $20,000 USAA Giveaway for a Legion Post
  • 2017-2018 Department Planning Calendar
  • 2017 National Convention Information Updates
  • Passing of Department Finance Committee Member Ben Smith
  • National Commander’s Charity Fund
  • Verizon Online Job Fair August 9, 2017
  • American Legion League Department of Virginia Junior Division Tournament
  • Legion Baseball regionals: Day 2 recap
  • The American Legion Coin Bill Update – 8/4/2017
  • 2017 Department Fall Conference Registration Form
  • 2017-2018 Department Membership Target Dates
  • American Legion Baseball Mid Atlantic Regional Tournament Information
  • ACTION ALERT: Legion To Senate: Pass “Forever” GI Bill Immediately
  • 2017-2018 Oratorical Letter to Schools
  • The American Legion’s Conference For Women
  • STATEMENT ON POTUS RECENT TWEETS ON TRANSGENDER SERVICE
  • REMINDER: 2017 Virginia American Legion College Registration Cut Off is Thursday, July 27, 2017!
  • 2017 Department of Virginia American Legion Baseball Senior Tournament July 24-29, 2017 Winchester, VA
  • American Legion League Playoffs, Department, and Regional Tournaments Coming Soon!
  • American Legion League Department of Virginia Senior Division Tournament
  • Congratulations to the Department Officers for 2017-2018!
  • Congratulations to Department Commander Dave Stein and his 2016-2017 Team!
  • VA Gravestone Proposed Changes: Talking Points Re VA Form 40-1330
  • NALPA Newsletter Summer 2017
  • Updated License Plate Project – July 6, 2017
  • Invitation to July 21 Military Officer Job Fair in DC Metro Area
  • Action Alert: The American Legion Coin Bill
  • Virginia Legionnaire – June/July 2017
  • 2017 National Convention – Medical Services Info
  • 2017 Annual Post Reporting Checklist – June 27, 2017
  • 2017 National Convention Parade Information
  • 2017 National Americanism Spring Newsletter
  • Roanoke Veterans Legal Service Clinic in Roanoke on Wednesday, June 28th
  • 2016-2017 CPR Reporting–A Message from the National Commander
  • Department Convention Programs
  • Science Museum of Virginia Offers Free Summer Admission to Military Families
  • 2017 National Convention Parade Shirts
  • Spring 2017 Americanism Newsletter
  • The Virginia Defense Force – American Legion Outreach Flyer
  • Department Convention – Volunteers Needed
  • Department Convention – July 13 to 16, 2017 – Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel
  • Youth Cadet Law Enforcement (YCLE) Program Update
  • This is The American Legion – Membership Video
  • 9/11 National Day of Service Grant Projects – 1-time opportunity to apply for an American Legion Auxiliary $1,000 service project grant!
  • 2017 Department Convention Call and other Documents
  • Today (May 26, 2017) is National Poppy Day!
  • American Legion Riders Poppy Day Ride – May 26, 2017
  • Notice of Vacancy: Veteran Advocate position (wage)
  • GET OUT THE VOTE – Virginia Elections
  • Virginia 10th Congressional District Veterans Job Fair – June 12, 2017
  • American Legion Department of Virginia Hiring Fair – July 13, 2017
  • Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy
  • NALPA Newsletter for Spring 2017
  • 2017 Northern Region JSSP Competition Results
  • 2017 National Convention Registration Form Updated 4/26/2017
  • The Department of Virginia License Plate Project is ongoing.
  • Virginia American Legion License Plate Project Update – April 7, 2017
  • Virginia American Legion Baseball Website
  • Madison Post 157 Spring Catfish Dinner – April 8, 2017
  • 2017 National Convention Registration Package – Reno, NV
  • 2016-2017 Annual Reports
  • 2017 Department Golf Tournament Flyer
  • 17th District Past Commanders and Past Presidents BBQ – April 29, 2017
  • National Commander’s Membership Push
  • 2017 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program Documents
  • 2017 Official Jr Shooting Sports Program Rifle Match Program
  • Legislative Action Alert: Contact your representative today
  • 2017 Department Convention Registration Package
  • Updated 2016-2017 Department Planning Calendar
  • Updates from the Virginia WWI and WWII Commemoration Commission
  • 2017 Virginia American Legion Family Leadership College Registration Package
  • National Commander Veteran Memorial Identification Project
  • 2017 Department Spring Conference Program
  • 2016-2017 Consolidated Post Report (CPR) Fillable PDF
  • Updated 2017 Lucian Butler American Legion Scholarship Application Form
  • 2017 Boys State Sponsorship Application
  • Virginia License Plate Project Update – February 15, 2017
  • Department JROTC Competition Base Access Instructions
  • 2017 National Commander Incentive Pins
  • 2017 Department JROTC Drill Team Competition – March 10, 2017
  • 2017 Spring Conference Registration Has Been Extended Until February 25, 2017!
  • National Purple Heart Hall of Honor!
  • 2017 Walk for Veterans
  • 2017 Lucian Butler American Legion Scholarship Application Form
  • 2017 Department Golf Tournament – May 19-21, 2017
  • 2017 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program Application
  • Updated Department Planning Calendar – January 12, 2017
  • President-Elect Trump Announces Choice for VA Secretary
  • 2017 Department of Virginia Bowling Tournament – February 25-26, 2017
  • Department membership challenge starts now
  • Apply online for the 2017 Legion Legacy Scholarship
  • Virginia Legionnaire – July 2016
  • 2017 Joint Legislative Council (JLC) Initiatives
  • Troops, veterans and military families can track down a college scholarship with this new search tool
  • Virginia Tax Exemption on Meals For Non-Profits
  • End of the Year TFA Schedule for National HQs
  • Support American Legion Charities Inc. through your purchases on smile.amazon.com
  • National Americanism Newsletter – Fall 2016
  • 2016 Thanksgiving Holiday Week Hours at Department Headquarters
  • Post Articles of Incorporation and Incorporation Documents
  • Updated 2016-2017 Department Planning Calendar – November 17, 2016
  • 2017 Department Spring Conference Registration Form – Updated 11/7/2016
  • 2016 Virginia American Legion Week Declaration
  • November 8 -Get Out The Vote Toolkit
  • TAKE ACTION: American Legion on Bonuses: ‘We stand with the soldiers of the Guard’
  • Updated TFA Do’s & Don’ts
  • 2017 Renewal Postcards – Editable
  • Veterans Claims Documents Discovered in Storage Unit
  • 2016-2017 Oratorical Contest Letter to High School Principals
  • 2016 Department Fall Conference Updated Program – 10/11/2016
  • Department Adjutant Dale Chapman
  • Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program Brochure
  • 2016 Department Fall Conference Program
  • Veterans Day Tribute – November 11, 2016 12:00 PM
  • Madison Post 157 Fall Catfish Supper – 10/15/2016
  • American Legion Department of Virginia Publication Project is about to Begin!
  • IMPORTANT – 2016 Department Fall Conference Notice!
  • 2016 POW/MIA Recognition Day!
  • Veteran Employment Job Fair – Appomattox, VA – September 24, 2016
  • 2016 POW/MIA Recognition Day @Colonial Heights Post 284 9:00 AM on September 17, 2016
  • Action Alert: Appeals Modernization vote this week in House
  • 2017 Middle School Essay Contest Information
  • Passing of Post 2001 Commander Charlie McKinney & Funeral Details
  • Update: Virginia Legion License Plate Project – Next Steps
  • City of Chesapeake 8th Annual Mayor’s Breakfast to Honor Veterans, 9/17
  • Virginia’s Own Brett Reistad – Candidate for National Commander
  • Thunderclap for Veterans
  • September is Suicide Prevention Month!
2023 Department Membership Standings
Current as of: February 2, 2023

Northern Region: 87.75%
Western Region: 84.69%
Eastern Region: 83.55%

Overall: 82.04%

Next Goal: 85% of 2023 Goal on February 8, 2023 Foxhound Award

Needed To Meet 2023 100% Goal: 6,769

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  • Last Day to Book Hotel Reservations for the 2023 Department Spring Conference!

    Last Day to Book Hotel Reservations for the 2023 Department Spring Conference!

    February 2, 2023

    Here’s your reservation link your guests can use to make reservations:
    Book your group rate for American Legion Department of Virginia MARCH 2023 Spring Conference
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    Event Summary: American Legion Department of Virginia MARCH 2023 Spring Conference
    Start Date: Monday, February 27, 2023 through End Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
    Last Day to Book: Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Whats New?
  • 2023 Virginia Legacy Run Registration Form and Hotel Information
  • 2023 Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Dates Announced & Memo from the YCLE Academy Director!
  • 2023 Department of Virginia Bowling Tournament Information
  • Passing of Past National Vice Commander William “Bill” Bryant
  • 2022-2023 Department Membership Awards Manual

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  • 2023 SAL Detachment Membership Report – February 2, 2023 (2/2/2023)
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  • 2023 SAL Detachment Membership Report – January 26, 2023 (1/26/2023)
  • 2023 Department Membership Report – January 26, 2023 (1/26/2023)
  • 2023 SAL Detachment Membership Report – January 19, 2023 (1/20/2023)

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