American Legion

October brings out so many chances to connect with the community; most of the items are Children and Youth projects. Get started recruiting students for the Essay and Oratorical contests. What is the best way to draw interest?  Contact the local parents clubs to tell them that high school aged students are eligible and they […]

The American Legion As Veterans Day nears, the week of Nov. 11 is a perfect time to conduct Buddy Checks on post members and veterans in the community. American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard called upon posts, districts and departments to conduct Buddy Checks in his opening remarks to the National Executive Committee on […]

Post 21 will be having a service day on October 16, 2021 at 11:00 am. The plan is to clean and paint the inside and outside of the post building. The Legion members as well as the community will be helping Post 21 to achieve their goals. The key to this event is to stay […]

Greencastle, PA On July 24, 2021, Frank L. Carbaugh Greencastle American Legion Post 373, a VWV 50th Commemorative Partner, held a pinning ceremony/banquet for Vietnam veterans, families and survivors. In attendance were the Greencastle mayor, post officers, the chaplain (who is a chaplain for the fire department and a Vietnam veteran), the Greencastle VFW commander, […]

Architect’s rendition of the Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Symbolism includes a circle of 11 6-foot-high granite panels, engraved with patriotic quotations and War Periods with names in alphabetical order listed in the war they served, clockwise from the Revolutionary War to the War on Terrorism; a bronze American eagle guarding the entrance; a 21-foot-diameter white […]

Nebraska police sergeant, Pennsylvania firefighter honored in Phoenix By Steven B. Brooks SEP 01, 2021 A Nebraska police officer and a Pennsylvania firefighter were honored by The American Legion on Sept. 1 during the organization’s national convention in Phoenix. The National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year was presented to Omaha (Neb.) Sgt. Daniel Martin, a […]