The American Legion, Department of Michigan
Veterans Serving America
“A nation divided against itself cannot stand” Abraham Lincoln By Clyde A. Sinclair, Scouting Committee Chairman Growing up in the fifties was an exciting yet frightening time. With WWII and the Korean War over, companies were able to focus on consumer goods. This was a time of booming automotive design and production. Housing for the … Read more
Jack Smith of Milford took first place in The American Legion Department of Michigan Annual Oratorical Contest on Saturday, March 6, at Lansing’s department headquarters. Jack competed against three other high school students from around the state. Jack is a senior from Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi. He represented the 3rd Zone of … Read more
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