The American legion
An organization founded in Paris, France on March 15th, 1919, by a group of war weary Veterans of World War One. The Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress as a “patriotic veterans’ organization” – operated by veterans, for veterans. To read the history of the American Legion, click HERE.
While you must be a Veteran to be a Legionnaire, you don’t have to be in order to help one. To find out ways to help Veterans and our active-duty servicemen/ women and their families in the Kelso community, click HERE
Click HERE to learn more about National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Our legion family
Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 25
Detachment of Washington
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25
Department of Washington
American Legion Riders
Gordon Huggins Chapter 25
“Never leave a man behind.” Most folks associate this phrase with the United States military. In fact, most branches have their own version of this sacred principle. The United States Air Force says, “I will need never leave an Airman behind.” Soldiers the United States Army say, “I will never leave a fallen comrade.” The United State Marine Corps lives and dies by the motto, “Until they are home, no man left behind.”
The American Legion and the Legion Family (Sons of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary) hold dear to this belief. Every single Legion Post across the Nation designates a POW/MIA Empty Chair for every official Legion meeting. This physical representation is a stark reminder of thousands of Prisoners of War, and those Missing in Action who are still unaccounted for and lost to their families. Click HERE to learn more about the POW/MIA Empty Table and POW/MIA Empty Chair History HERE
“Start your day with coffee and a friend.”
Come join us every first and third Tuesday at 9:00am
for coffee, donuts and fellowship.
PLEASE NOTE: This program has been temporarily suspended until further notice.
Post 25 sponsors a Fill the Boot program for Vets in need. Click on the photo for more information.
Every month Kelso Post 25 sponsors a food box giveaway for the community. Click on the photo for more information.
wayne lowder, 1st vice
Contact the TAL 1st Vice Commander
Email:
VACANT 2ND Vice
Larry Blackledge, Asst Adjutant
Julia Blackledge, Finance Officer
Contact the TAL Finance Officer
Email: tal-finance@kelsopost25.org