American Legion Nixa Memorial Post 434

This year’s American Legion Washington Conference will be virtual, due to safety concerns regarding the ongoing pandemic. However, the conference, which is from... March 1-4, has a packed agenda and technology allows Legionnaires to participate from wherever they may be. Find out how to view all of this year's #WashConf2021 events: https://www.legion.org//what-know-about-virtual-washington. See more

By October 1942, some 4,000 young soldiers and sailors were training in and around Athens, Ga., in preparation to fight in World War II. And since the mid-1920s..., The American Legion had made a concerted effort to promote fitness and outdoor exercise in communities across the country. The Works Progress Administration and the Public Works Administration and local Legionnaires raised money, supplied materials and worked to bring Legion Pool into existence on June 7, 1936. #OurWWIIStory See more

A week after a devastating series of landslides that left at least two people missing, the community of Haines, Alaska, is trying to recover while facing the th...reat of more landslides and flooding. And since Dec. 2, Lynn Canal Post 12 has been collecting food, clothing and paper products, and offering food, clothing and supplies to those in need. See more

National Commander Oxford: By the promises set forth by his own department, The American Legion believes Secretary Wilkie should resign. Wilkie’s top lieutenants Pam Powers, James Hutton and Curt Cashour should also step down because of their roles in this violation of trust.

Happy #Hanukkah to all those celebrating it. As you observe the #FestivalOfLights, please remember those unable to do so while serving away from their loved ones in our nation’s military.