Air Force Birthday
Happy birthday to the United States Air Force!
Senator McCormick’s video for Constitution Day
A Federal law went into effect in 2004, which requires all educational institutions that receive Federal Funds to hold an education program on the US Constitution every year for their students on, or around, September 17, Constitution Day.
Other significant dates are:
Educating yourself and others about the contents of our US Constitution can be done any day of the year.
Constitution Week
SEPTEMBER 17
Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23 observes the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. The American Legion supports this through its Oratorical Contest, a Constitutional speech contest for high school youth. Learn how to participate in the program at legion.org/oratorical.
The American Legion's Junior 3-Postion Air Rifle Tournament provides American Legion-affiliated youth competitors an opportunity to test their marksmanship skills in competition with other junior competitors throughout the nation. Register a team. The individual tournament has two phases of competition – first round is state championships, and second round is qualification for national championships.
The 107th National Convention is in Louisville, Ky. National convention attendees participate in commission meetings, workshops and training sessions, as well as hear from distinguished guests, see award presentations and elect a new national commander. Learn more.
The 2026 American Legion Legacy Run will be held Aug. 23-27. During this event, more than 300 American Legion Riders and others trek over 1,000 miles to raise money for the American Legion Veterans and Children Foundation. Learn more.
The 99th American Legion Baseball World Series will be in Shelby, N.C., where eight teams will compete for the championship title. The ALWS is played annually at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, the permanent home of the series since 2011.
Learn more about American Legion Baseball at legion.org/get-involved/youth-programs/baseball.
On this day, American Legion Family members and Americans remember and honor the men and women who were wounded while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
American muscle. American pride. Every entry from a Pennsylvania resident supports those brave heroes across our state who served.
The participating Departments of The American Legion share a common purpose: improving the lives of those who wore the uniform. We fight to secure the benefits, care, and support they need to live healthy civilian lives, and the recognition they deserve for a life of service
Imagine this. You enter to win this stunning 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Big Block… and then you get the call. Now you're sitting in the driver’s seat, hearing the rumble of raw American big block V8 power every time you turn the key.
Sweepstakes closes December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be drawn on January 8, 2027 at 11:00 am PST.
Finished in iconic Hugger Orange with black houndstooth interior, this professionally restored Camaro captures everything enthusiasts love about classic American muscle with aggressive styling, unmistakable street presence, and massive 427 big block performance.
Paired with a legendary Muncie 4-speed transmission, this Camaro delivers the kind of raw driving experience that made late-1960s muscle cars unforgettable. From local cruise nights to weekend drives, this is the kind of car that turns heads everywhere it goes.
Eight American Legion Baseball regional teams will go on to compete in the Legion World Series in Shelby, N.C. Learn more.
