The Americanlegion

the world's largest veterans organization

Renew Join now

Latest News

  • Monday, April 28, 2025

    Consolidated Post Report Form (2024-2025) Is On the Resources Page

    The Consolidatd Post Report Form for the 2024-2025 year can be found on the Resources Page.

     

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2025

    Albany County Sponsors Event for Women Vets

    WomenVeteransEngageConferenceFlyer

    On the 31st of May, Albany County Veterans Service Bureau is hosting an event that is aimed at engaging, inspiring, & motivating female veterans, to pursue professional development and personal growth.

    It is open to women Veterans, active duty, guard, reserve, and supportive organizations.

    “You will be able to learn about organizations in the area and their programming,” noted Bureau Director Scott Leslie.

    “We’re prepared to host up to 200 female Veterans at the Celtic Hall in Colonie, NY. Please register using this link if you’d like to attend. Register here!

    “We’ll have light snacks and coffee available in the morning, yoga, lunch, and a dedicated time for neighboring counties to discuss their best practices with the PFC Dwyer program.

    Please see the schedule below or on the registration page.

    8:30 Doors Open
    9:00 Breakfast
    9:00 – 9:45 Yoga (Please bring your own mat)
    10:00 – 12:00 Meet and Greet with other Veterans and explore organizations that are tabling.
    11:00 – 11:30 PFC Dwyer Discussion
    1130 – Lunch
    12:00 – 15:00 Conferenc

     

  • Friday, April 11, 2025

    Department of NY Golf Tournament Is Aug. 1

    Maple Hill golf course

    Maple Hill Golf Course.

    The Department of New York’s Annual American Legion Family Golf Tournament  takes place on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, Chairman Auseklis Krumins announced

    The 18-hole, Captain & Crew event gets under way at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 1 at Maple Hill Golf Club, 1539 Conrad Road, Marathon, NY 13803.

    The tournament is limited to 30 teams or 120 golfers who must be 2025-2026 Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion members in good standing, Krumins noted.

    Entry fee is $60 per golfer, which covers greens fees, golf carts, steak (cook your own), dinner & buffet, liquid refreshments, and prizes. Those wishing to stay overnight, motels/hotels are available in Cortland and Binghamton.

    To register for the tournament, fill out the registration form and return with check by July 17  to Golf Chairman Ause Krumins, 3 Merwin Rd Apt 3, Valatie, NY 12184.

    . First come, first served.

    Click here for more details and registration form.

  • Thursday, April 03, 2025

    Check Out the Membership Impact Report for March

    The March Impact Report is now available.

    Cover Mar25 Impact Report 300px
    Mar25-Impact-Report

  • Thursday, March 27, 2025

    10 Free Events in April for Military & Veteran Families

    April Month of military child

    Albany, NY – The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) announced ten in-person, free, family-friendly, fun events statewide throughout April to celebrate “Month of the Military Child.”

    The ten free events are open to all military and veteran Families and offer opportunities and experiences for children.

    Military and Veteran Families can RSVP by emailing DVS Deputy Counsel Benjamin Pomerance at benjamin.pomerance@veterans.ny.gov, as spots are limited. Please RSVP with the number of children and adults attending.

    DVS’s Month of the Military Child Event Schedule for April:

    read more »

  • Friday, March 21, 2025

    Department Convention Info Available

    Syracuse skyline
    The 107th Department of New York Convention will be held the week of July 15-19, 2025, at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown in Syracuse, NY. The convention general sessions take place July 17-19 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)

    Click here for details, including how to book hotels.