It is our very sad duty to announce the passing of Department Commander Steve Lavelle on Friday, June 14, 2024. Commander Lavelle was more than just the Commander. He was our friend and for many, family. He always said to us at HQ, I’m just Steve. That’s who he was, a very kind man who’s […]
March Sweepstake Winners announced below 2024 MARCH SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS 1. $7,500 GRAND PRIZE Amt. after taxes $5751.25- David Cooper - Venetia, PA 2. $2,000 SECOND PLACE WINNER - Aurina Owens – Easton, PA 3. $750 THIRD PLACE WINNER - Joseph Lynch - Philadelphia, PA 4. $500 FOURTH PLACE WINNER - James Burford - Philadelphia, PA […]
NuPaths Receives Grant to Provide Tech Career Training for Pennsylvania Veterans, After-Service Members & Their Spouses NuPaths, a leading provider of technology career training programs, is proud to announce the receipt of a $199,998 grant aimed at supporting Pennsylvania veterans, after-service members, and theirspouses in their pursuit of careers in the technology sector. The grant, […]
Do you wear Red on Fridays? Remember Everyone Deployed, also known as RED or Red Friday, is a concept of honoring United States service members currently deployed overseas. Remember Everyone Deployed was created to remind people of our heroes overseas and show that we are thinking of them. So please wear RED on Fridays to […]
Americanism Post 51 During and following the coal strike of 1933 in western Pa. there was considerable radical activity in the coal towns in Fayette County. When a group of communists asked permission to have a parade on May Day (to coincide with Moscow's annual May Day Parade). in April 1943 the Uniontown Police Department […]
Gun Raffle winners The Department of PA American Legion held a Gun Raffle and the 2 Winners are: Jamie Lethiecq and Tom Gear.
NuPaths Receives Grant to Provide Tech Career Training for Pennsylvania Veterans, After-Service Members & Their Spouses NuPaths, a leading provider of technology career training programs, is proud to announce the receipt of a $199,998 grant aimed at supporting Pennsylvania veterans, after-service members, and theirspouses in their pursuit of careers in the technology sector. The grant, […]
Leadership is to develop and prepare knowledgeable and capable leaders to carry on the growth and success of the ALA by promoting resources that educate, motivate, and mentor members of all ages and at all levels of the organization. If you’re willing to devote your time and energy to listen, learn, and communicate, you can […]
Did you know? Sept. 12-15, 1932: The Sons of The American Legion is established as a nonpolitical, non-sectarian civilian organization by the 14th National Convention of The American Legion in Portland, Ore. 1939: Membership in SAL is about 7 percent of the parent organization. The Sons group seems destined to grow. However, many members joined […]
In mid-June, eleven different ALR Chapters came together to celebrate the 101st birthday of local Chambersburg Legion Member and WWII Veteran Mr. Sam Worley. Mr. Worley was a member of the Army Air Corps and served this country around the world until his honorable discharge from active service before becoming a member of the Air […]
