The American Legion, Department of Michigan
Veterans Serving Veterans
LANSING, Mich — July 31, 2019 — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a bipartisan bill expanding eligibility for membership in the biggest and most politically influential veterans service organization in the U.S., prompting celebration in Michigan, home to the 11th largest population of veterans in the country. Prior to the “LEGION Act,” if veterans wanted to join … Read more
“To you is given the spiritual leadership of this post. You will, I know, lend dignity and respect to your office. You should be in close confidence with the commander and the other officers of this post and should attend all meetings of the post. You should be ready upon occasion to take your part … Read more
LANSING – Department Commander Steve Striggow is making one last push for donations before he leaves office. His special project for the year is Fisher House of Michigan, they are breaking ground on a new House at the VA Ann Arbor Medical Center on June 14, and plans are underway to find a location to … Read more
The William F. Weine American Legion Post 65 Junior Air Rifle Team is especially grateful to Whitetails Unlimited for a significant donation to the new Junior Air Rifle Team. The new shooting sports program which began in March, 2019 is a gun safety education and marksmanship program that encompasses the basic elements of safety, education, … Read more
(LANSING, MICH) – The Commanders Group of Michigan is made up of 12 Congressionally Chartered Veteran Service Organizations in the state. Each year they seek nominations for veterans who are active in the community and advocating for veterans. “Veterans are a committed group of people when it comes to helping their fellow veterans in need. … Read more
Consumers Energy gift part of ongoing collaboration with state agency LANSING, Mich. – A $100,000 donation from Consumers Energy to the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF) will help potentially hundreds of military veterans pay their heating bills in Michigan this winter. The gift is the largest single donation in the 73-year history of the trust … Read more
By Mark Sutton, Public Relations/Legislative Director LANSING (JAN 15)- The Michigan Veterans Facility Authority had their first meeting for 2019 today, under the new legislative authority given from Senate Bill 1080 during lame duck. The legislation changed the role of The Adjutant General (TAG) designee on the board. The TAG’s designee is no longer the … Read more
LANSING (JAN. 14) – The 100th legislative session in Michigan opened last week. The new class of Senators and Representatives were sworn in and began working. Before leaving on Thursday afternoon, the Senate named their committees for the new session but introduced no new legislation. The House has not announced their committee structure yet but … Read more
By Christiane Keilhofer The Frankenmuth American Legion Post 150 honored Mr. Chester Geno, a WWII veteran with recognition for his military. Pictured are Post Chaplain James Miller, United States Army National Guard, Ralph Haubenstricker, Richard Kirchner, Post Commander John Warnick, and Paul DeSander. Front row, Chester Geno. The presentation took place at Independence Village, with … Read more
The 2019 Annual Commander’s Winter U.P. Tour begins at the Newberry American Legion Post ( 7964 STATE HWY M 123) on Sunday, January 20. Department Commander Striggow will be accompanied by Department President Williamson and Detachment Commander LaMunyon for the week-long event. Take the opportunity to meet the department commander. What are tours meant to … Read more