National Vietnam War Veterans Day Saturday, March 29
The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, designating every March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.This special day joins six other military-centric annual observances codified in Title 4 of the United States Code §6, among them Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day.29 […]
God ‘had other plans’ for Vietnam veteran Chandler
Robert Chandler sits at the wheel of a “tug,” a tractor-like machine used to move items around the base near Da Nang, South Vietnam, in 1971. Press Release BENTON, Ky. – Long-time Benton resident Robert Chandler had a number of close encounters with death as a 20-year-old in Vietnam. “God had His hand on me […]
Monthly Meeting
POST 236 MEETS on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The Executive Committee, made up of Post officers and at-large members, meets as directed by the commander. The Auxiliary meeting begins after a joint session with the Legion.
Flag Day 2025
FLAG DAY is celebrated each year on June 14. At this time, Post 236 has no event scheduled for this year’s observance.
Oratorical Contest Under Way
(Jan. 14, 2024) From American Legion press releases The American Legion Oratorical Contest is under way, with the First District round scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Lee S. Jones Convention Center in Eddyville. The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program “A Constitutional Speech Contest” is to develop […]
Membership Price Going Up
(Jan. 14, 2024) From American Legion press releases Dues for American Legion members are going up in membership year 2025. Per-capita dues will increase from $18.50 to $23.50. The $5 increase will go into effect July 1, 2024. Also affecting the cost is the portion retained by the Kentucky Department. State Commander Robert “Skip” Kraemer, […]