Memorial Day 2026
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.
Veterans Strengthening America
The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, advocating for veterans, service members, and military families while fighting to end veteran suicide. We invite you to join the USA250 Challenge to honor America’s 250th birthday and help raise critical funds for the Veterans & Children Foundation. Become a Member
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, […]