American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, Post/Unit 82 - Ackerman, MS

11/06/2024

Please join us on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Choctaw County Community Center as we recognize and honor all our military veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country.

05/18/2024

Thank you for your service! ❤️
Today we recognize servicemembers, both past and present, in all branches of the U.S. military.

05/14/2024

May 13th is Children of Fallen Patriots Day.
On this day, we recognize the tremendous sacrifice of children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.

04/14/2024

Don't forget! Wear purple on Monday, April 15 to show your support for military kids!

04/10/2024

Today is National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.
We honor and remember the courageous servicemembers who endured captivity in service to our country.

04/05/2024

Today, April 5, is Gold Star Spouses Day.
On this day we remember surviving military spouses and honor the legacy of their husbands and wives who gave their lives in service to our nation.

04/05/2024

The Friday before Memorial Day is National Poppy Day (May 24 this year). All American Legion Family members are encouraged to participate in activities in their communities.

The poppy was adopted as our memorial flower in the early 1920s, and the tradition of distributing red crepe paper poppies in exchange for donations continues.

Join us for this webinar to get ideas on how you can organize local National Poppy Day events and activities.

➡️ Reserve your spot for this webinar on April 18 at noon Eastern 🔗 https://cvent.me/yPl8RP

03/29/2024

March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

The American Legion Auxiliary thanks and honors Vietnam War veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.

03/03/2024

02/10/2024

Peggy Oswalt

02/10/2024

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for our monthly meeting this coming Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the American Legion Building on Hwy. 12 E in Ackerman. The Honorable Joey Loper judge for the 5th Circuit Court District of Mississippi will be our featured speaker.

01/30/2024

Do you know about our national ALA Poppy Poster Contest?
For decades, our Auxiliary units have sponsored the poppy poster contest in local schools.
Contest is open to kids in grades 2-12.
Learn more: http://ow.ly/snGe50Mwcgr