#MerryChristmas

#HappyHolidays !

Happy birthday to the National Guard!
Read more about the National Guard ➡️ bit.ly/3uIHdOt
#NationalGuard

🚨This just in! American Legion Auxiliary is excited to announce the documentary “Girls State” will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The Festival is January 18-28. Stay tuned to ALA media for more announcements coming soon!

#Sundance #GirlsState
@Sundancefest

We are thankful for you!
#HappyThanksgiving
#AmericanLegionAuxiliary

#BetheOne

“I think the importance of being here on this special day & being up on stage with the president ... it just gives us that voice.'
Natl Cdr Seehafer, ALA National HQ President Williamson participate in #VeteransDay event Arlington National Cemetery. legion.org/veteransday/26…

#BetheOne

The Veterans Affairs kicks off its 1st National #BuddyCheck Week today. The American Legion, which began its own #BuddyCheck program in 2019, is teaming w/ VA for a webinar at 1PM ET TODAY to highlight the importance of making connections during the week. legion.org/buddycheck/260…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) approved an increase for the Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF) grants, which took effect Oct. 1. The increase from $2,400 to $3,000 is a result of the rising cost of living and inflation. Read more on the ALA blog. legion-aux.org/Blog/ALA-incre…

Natl Cdr Seehafer: It’s time for partisan politics to end. It’s time to forge an agreement for the sake of our nation. It’s time to ensure every #military member is paid during a #GovernmentShutdown . legion.org/commander/2602…

On this day in 1919, The American Legion was granted their federal charter by Congress.
#AmericanLegionDay The American Legion

West Virginia, mountain mama.
Take me home, country road.

#LegacyRun2023 winds down McClellan Highway - aka West Virginia Route 10 - in route to Delbarton on Day 3.
$520000+ raised so far for #scholarships for children of fallen #military , disabled #veterans .

Look who is awaiting #LegacyRun2023 .
Grades 4-8 students from J.W. Adam’s Combined School just outside of Norton, Va.
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Wise Co Schools (VA)

‼️PACT Act backdated benefits deadline extended‼️ Veterans now have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, August 14, 2023, to file a PACT Act claim—or submit an intent to file—and be eligible for benefits backdated to August 10, 2022. For more information ➡️ va.gov/resources/the-…

Kansas Legion Family joins forces to fundraise for all-terrain wheelchair presented to veteran.

Learn more about the Family project on the blog ➡️ bit.ly/3KrzTz9

The American Legion #LegionFamily #AmericanLegionFamily #AmericanLegionAuxiliary #SonsoftheAmericanLegion

We're still in need of volunteers for our annual #LegionFamily community outreach/service project taking place during #ALConv2023 . This year’s project will be providing upkeep to Freedom Park in Charlotte on Aug. 25. Love to have you if you're around. legion.org/convention/259…

If you file your #PACTAct claim or submit intent to file by TOMORROW, you may receive benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022. An accredited American Legion service officer can provide free assistance with this.
Find one: mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusi…
More info: VA.gov/PACT

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Veterans across the country are busy competing at their local Veterans Creative Arts Festival, hoping for a chance to make it to the 2024 national event in Denver. In honor of the local Festivals, we are throwing it back to the 2023 national Festival. ➡️ bit.ly/44VM7Ih