American Legion Baseball World Series

August 13, 2026

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.

Purple Heart Day

August 07, 2026

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.

1969 Big Block Camaro Sweepstakes

ENTER TO Win this 1969 CAMARO AND $10,000 CASH OR TAKE HOME the $50,000 CASH PRIZE

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.

EVERYONE CAN ENTER. American Legion membership is not required to enter or win.

BUILT FOR TRUE AMERICAN MUSCLE CAR FANS

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.

American Legion Baseball regional tournaments

August 05, 2026

Eight American Legion Baseball regional teams will go on to compete in the Legion World Series in Shelby, N.C. Learn more.

Coast Guard Birthday

August 04, 2026

Aug. 4 is the birthday of the Coast Guard, founded in 1790 with congressional authorization to build the first set of vessels aimed to help combat smuggling and enforce tariffs and taxes

Invasion of Kuwait/Operation Desert Shield 1990

August 02, 2026

Korean War ends 1953

July 27, 2026

2026 Sweepstakes Winners

Sweepstakes Winners Names
GRAND PRICE $ 10,000 Kerri M., Stewartstown, PA
2nd Place $2,500 Fred W., Aliquippa, PA
3rd Place $1,000 Richard H., Carlisle, PA
4th Place $500 Harold K., Enola, PA
5th Place $ 250 Carlton W., West Grove, PA
6th Place $250 Ronald V., Fenelton, PA
7th Place $ 250 William H., Ford City, PA
8th Place $250 James B., Catawissa, PA
9th Place $100 Leroy A., Lower Burrell, PA
10th Place $100 Barry T., New Columbia, PA

Korean War starts 1950

June 25, 2026

The Korean War "began on June 25, 1950, when the Northern Korean People's Army invaded South Korea in a coordinated general attack at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing communist North Korea from the non-communist Republic of Korea in the south. North Korea aimed to militarily conquer South Korea and therefore unify Korea under the communist North Korean regime."

Army Birthday

June 14, 2026

June 14 is the birthday of the U.S. Army. According to the U.S. Army Center of Military History’s website – at history.army.mil – it was on June 14, 1775, that “the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year.”

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