The American Legion, Department of Michigan
Veterans Serving Veterans
2020 American Legion Regional Tournaments and 2020 American Legion World Series canceled Awarding American Legion Baseball and Samsung American Legion Scholarships suspended for 2020 With the unpredictability of the current worldwide COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the manner in which the virus spreads, its duration and the resulting public health regulations and restrictions across the nation, The … Read more
Good Afternoon American Legion Post, This month’s Good of the Legion is now available. Good of the Legion March 2020 I am not asking you to print off a copy for each member, however, if you do thank you, but to present these items under the Good of the Legion portion of your meeting or … Read more
Good Afternoon American Legion Post, This month’s Good of the Legion is a little late, I apologize. Good of the Legion February 2020 I am not asking you to print off a copy for each member, however, if you do thank you, but to present these items under the Good of the Legion portion of … Read more
Good Afternoon American Legion Post, This month’s Good of the Legion is a little late, I apologize, I hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday season. Good of the Legion January 2020 I am not asking you to print off a copy for each member, however, if you do thank you, … Read more
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