Committee Award Selection Meetings

D Day The D-Day operation of June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in […]

PTSD Awareness Month Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a natural reaction to experiencing a traumatic or life-threatening event. For veterans, in particular, stressful traumatic events […]

Memorial Day On Memorial Day, the American Legion Family honor the more than 1 million men and women who have lost their lives defending America since the Revolutionary War.

Armed Forces Day The American Legion celebrates Armed Forces Day on to honor all active and former members of the United States military. Armed Forces Day is different from Veterans […]

Children of Fallen Patriots Day The American Legion recognizes Children of Fallen Patriots Day on May 13th to honor the sacrifice of military children who have lost a parent in […]

Mothers Day

Distinguished Service Award THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA, WILL CONFER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE PLAQUES AND MEDALS EACH YEAR TO OUTSTANDING CITIZENS OF THE COMMONWEALTH, EITHER LEGIONNAIRE OR NONLEGIONNAIRE, IN RECOGNITION […]

Military Souse Appreciation Day Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Military Spouse Appreciation Day is a day to appreciate the sacrifices made by Military Spouses, many of whom are expected to shoulder […]