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. […]
Invasion of Kuwait/Operation Desert Shield https://pa-legion.com/event/invasion-of-kuwait-operation-desert-shield-1990/ Operation Desert Shield was a multinational military operation that began on August 6, 1990, in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on August 2, […]
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 1790 AUGUST 4 Coast Guard Birthday 1790 Aug. 4 is the birthday of the Coast Guard, founded in 1790 with congressional authorization to build the first set […]
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 […]
Invasion of Kuwait/Operation Desert Shield 1990 August 02, 2026
Department Convention 2026 Opening Ceremony Please enjoy the pictures taken from the opening Ceremony. If you need a larger size photo then please reach out to Shannon.
GOOD TO KNOW Missed a webinar? Go to ALA Academy to review recordings and see what other webinars are coming up. Click here! Have an idea for an Academy course? Email ALAAcademy@ALAforVeterans.org to send your […]
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY All male descendants, adopted sons, and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during the period of April […]
Fueled by Community Spirit For 18 years, the American Legion Riders have journeyed across the nation, rallying communities to their cause. The sight of flag-waving supporters lining streets and overpasses—cheering […]
