The American Legion’s Children and Youth Month
Children and Youth is one of the four pillars of The American Legion.
Children and Youth is one of the four pillars of The American Legion.
For more than 80 years, The American Legion has supported today’s young people as we observe April as Children & Youth Month. During this month of celebration, American Legion Family members are encouraged to show their local communities our dedication to young people by hosting youth activities or by becoming involved in programs and organizations […]
A semi-annual to reach out by phone, text and/or email to contact our 225+ members to see if they are OK and/or need any assistance.
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862, victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Monday, May 5 in 2025, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is […]
On May 8, 1945 - known as Victory in Europe Day or V-E Day - celebrations erupted around the world to mark the end of World War II in Europe.
Many events across the United States take place during May 10 to May 17. Armed Forces Day in on May 17. During this time, we honor Americans in uniform who served their country in times of war and peace. Those who are honored on this day include people who serve the Army, Navy, Marines, Air […]
We have grown to near 260 members and continue to welcome veterans of all our Armed Forces to join us. We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Mt Juliet Community Center, Room B, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 - Click for directions Entrance to Room B is on […]
The American Legion Departments (state) to establish Outstanding JROTC Cadet of the Year programs. This is in addition to the current American Legion Awards program where each JROTC unit can recommend cadets for General Military Excellence and Scholastic Excellence Awards. The criteria for award of both the General Military Excellence and Scholastic Excellence awards can […]
American Legion Family members celebrate Armed Forces Day to honor the men and women who serve in the United States military.
The Honor America’s Flag event will be 5/22 (Thu) through 5/26 (Mon). This is a joint event with the West Wilson County Exchange Club and The American Legion Tyler Cates Post 281, Mt. Juliet, TN. https://www.westwilsoncountyexchangeclub.com/
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars.
Tennessee Boys State. Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. Delegates will check-in on May 25. The inauguration will be on May 30. Registration fee $425.00.
https://alavgs.org/2025-session/ he 79th session of ALA VGS will be held on May 25 - May 31, 2025 at Lipscomb University
On Memorial Day, the American Legion Family honor the more than 1 million men and women who have lost their lives defending America since the Revolutionary War.