The Alexandria Vet Center presents another VA benefits virtual60-minute Q & A session with Samara Alexander of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.When: Monday, January 24, at 3pmHow to join: Just copy and paste the link below:https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m7deae43258add69e3cf0229062fa9bbeOr email Mark.Ingutti@va.gov and ask for a personalized invitation with a “click to join meeting” buttonMeeting number: 2762 017 2259Meeting password: Benefits2022!!...

The Alexandria Vet Center presents: Doing Your Own Taxes Is Easier Than You Think, a virtual presentation by Legal Services of Northern VirginiaWhen: Friday, January 21, at 10amWhere: OnlineHow to join: Copy and paste the link below: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=med1c87c7ea7c0c144fa70ee4b7e49259 Or email Mark.Ingutti@va.gov and ask for a virtual invitation to the meetingMeeting number: 2762 746 9312Meeting password: 941595

Attached is a sneak peek at the proof for a challenge coin for the Post. The coin is based on the Post's ALR coin. Paul Baker volunteered to put the project together and has done some excellent work. Estimated cost to members is $10 +/- per coin.For God & CountryClaude

Every year the American Legion offers scholarship chances. This year is no different. Here is some info on the American Legion College Scholarship Eligibility:  High school boys and girls who are sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters of members of the Virginia American Legion family who exemplify the spirit and true American values and have been admitted to an accredited four-year college or university.Current scholarships are limited to those entering the freshman class.  Aw...

Please join the VA for a Q&A on December 6th to get all your questions answered.Sponsored by the Alexandria Vet Center, with guest Samara Alexander of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.See details in the Calendar.

Update: Thank you to all who supported our efforts towards the Wreath Across America program. We were able to raise $5,000 which supported 337 wreaths. Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,500 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. Sponsoring a wreath for the graves of Veterans this holiday.

The Warrenton Rifles Junior Shooter Program will host a Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, May 19th, 5pm - 8pm in the legion hall.  This is your opportunity to enjoy good food and comradeship while supporting this highly successful youth firearms safety and competition program.  For more information and ticket purchase, please view the program flyer at the link below.   2018 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

  American Legion Post 72 is proud to host Terry Sharpe, The Walking Marine, on May 18, 2018, during our Friday Night Steak and Seafood night.   Terry's walk is key in maintaining public awareness of veterans issues, most notably the daily loss to suicide of 22 veterans. We hope you will join us at the post to meet Terry and enjoy fellowship with a true American hero.  For more information on the Walking Marine, please visit www.walkingmarine.com.  For information on veteran.  For in...

Join the Post 72 American Legion Riders for their Spring Poker Run, June 30, 2018.  Registration opens at 8am and Kick Stands up will begin at 10am.  This event will travel the beautiful byways of Northern Virginia  with scheduled stops planned for Sperryille, Madison, Lake Anna, and Culpepper.  For more information, please visit our event website at www.legionpost72.org/2018-spring-poker-run

Members, please review the proposed changes to the Post 72 Constitution and Bylaws linked below. Please direction questions, suggestions, or concerns to Post Adjutant George Morgan at adjutant@legionpost72.org. ConstitutionAndByLawsPost72-2018 update