Post Success Stories
Making a difference
Nov 5, 2018
Farmers market grows post.
Post 290 in Stafford, Va., has recruited over 60 new members, grown its Legion Riders and Shooting Sports programs from having a tent at the local farmers market.
Oct 1, 2018
Community projects fuel North Carolina post’s membership surge
From classic car shows to highway trash removal, Post 116 in Fuquay-Varina serves its community.
Jul 12, 2018
Legion post back from the brink
In spring of 2017 Post 861 on Long Island was facing the prospect of closing. Community outreach has changed that.
Jul 5, 2018
The Erie Bean Feed in Kansas: 'It's tradition'
American Legion Post 102 again is sponsoring the 145th annual Old Soldiers and Sailors Reunion in Erie, Kan., an event the post has been involved with for more than 90 years.
Jul 2, 2018
Crawdads, camaraderie and community
Recently chartered White Bird Post 152 grows beyond the town’s population.
Apr 25, 2018
The next generation of Legion leaders
Student veterans at Colorado State University formed a Legion post and ties to their community.
Mar 5, 2018
Hollywood projecting The American Legion to a new generation
Post 43 creating a Legion theater to host events, activities and meetings that support education, entertainment and fundraising.
Jan 16, 2018
Historic post connects with community, younger veterans
Post 76 in Austin, Texas, making concerted efforts to draw veterans from all war eras.
Aug 9, 2017
Post-9/11 veterans look to re-energize California Post 123
The post installed six post-9/11 veterans as officers who have a vision for its future.
Jun 22, 2017
'New blood and new excitement'
Post 973 in Chicago has turned things around with membership while creating a strong blend of youth and experience.
May 18, 2017
Breathing life back into the post
A group of post-9/11 veterans have helped turn Post 202 in Topsham, Maine, into a strong community presence.
Apr 20, 2017
Post 73’s Bucks for Books program a success with youth
Legion family members of the Alabama post helped children in the YMCA's afterschool program read and write reports for $2 a book.
Jan 11, 2017
Cosmic bingo helps keep Minnesota post a hot spot for all ages
Post 134 in Walker has re-energized itself in recent years by reviving some traditional fun, including a fresh spin on such American Legion staples as bingo.
Nov 12, 2015
A modernized Legion post for the 9/11 generation
A group of post-9/11 veterans have turned Woodland Park (N.J.) Post 238 into a place that eases their comrades' adjustment into the civilian world.
Oct 27, 2015
Decimated by tornado, a Legion post rises
Thanks to a visionary post commander, community support and an NEF grant, Tupelo Post 49 is continuing its major programs while a new building is constructed.
Jun 1, 2015
The Resurrection of Green River
In less than a year, long-defunct post transforms a vacant building, grows to 180 members and helps community – all by focusing on post-9/11 veterans and their families.
Apr 30, 2015
'The best people you're ever going to find'
Post 392 in Panama City, Fla., has used a mentoring approach, and the Legion Riders, to bring in dozens of active-duty military and post-9/11 veterans.
