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!