By offering a well-organized FAQ section, Post 268 can enhance user experience, streamline support processes, and improve overall satisfaction among our Legion veterans.
The LEGION Act (Let Everyone Get Involved In Opportunities for National Service Act) that was signed into law July 30, 2019, the current eligibility period is Dec. 7, 1941, to the present, and includes the current war campaigns. Previously, there were seven declared war periods. Now there are two, the current war period dating back to World War II and another war era covering World War I. No other restrictions to American Legion membership changed.
There are no provisions in the Flag Code to suggest otherwise. It would be a fitting tribute to the memory of the deceased veteran and his or her service to a grateful nation if the casket flag is displayed.
This gesture is a sign to indicate the nation mourns the death of an individual(s), such as death of the president or former president, vice president, Supreme Court justice, member of Congress, secretary of an executive or military department, etc. Only the president or a state governor may order the flag to be displayed at half-staff. The honor and reverence accorded this solemn act is quickly becoming eroded by those individuals and agencies that display the flag at half-staff on inappropriate occasions without proper authority to do so. You can subscribe to flag alert notifications via email on this page.
The American Legion maintains several web pages dedicated to our legislative activities. The Legislative information landing page on our national website, www.legion.org/legislative, is regularly updated with news and information about Legion legislative activities, our current legislative priorities and recent testimony.
There is also a link to our "Legislative Action Center", where members can see the most recent "Action Alerts" and send messages to their elected officials. The Legislative Division also sends out action alerts via email when important legislation is pending. The alerts provide key message points and a specific request for action. Sign up to receive action alert email: capwiz.com/legion/mlm/signup
The Legislative Division also sends out a semi-weekly newsletter that provides information on legislative issues and news concerning The American Legion's legislative initiatives. Sign up to receive the Legislative Update at www.legion.org/newsletters.
The Legislative Division has a wealth of useful information on members of Congress, the Executive Branch, the media and individual pieces of Legislation. There are many useful documents available for download at www.legion.org/publications#legislative. You can also contact the Legislative Division by emailing leg@legion.org.
The American Legion Post 268 website offers a wide range of information to help:
Have a question or need additional information, please reach out to us.
leadership@americanlegion268.org