American Legion Riders Chapter 26 Aiken, SC

10/19/2026

"Together, we will build upon the foundation established by those who came before us, strengthen our program, and continue moving forward with One Voice, One Purpose, and One Mission."
Meet the 2026-2027 American Legion Riders leadership team: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/riders/2026/october/meet-the-2026-2027-national-american-legion-riders-advisory-committee.

10/15/2026

The American Legion approved a resolution creating a national ad hoc committee to explore a Legion Esports and Video Gaming Club.

Thank you, The American Legion National Headquarters!

The committee will develop the concept, structure, activities, governance, resources, and possible timeline while looking at how gaming can strengthen camaraderie and connect Veterans, Service Members, and their families.

Read more: https://buff.ly/ZzrUZAT

09/28/2026

Whoa -- where did September go? It's time to plan to be at the Monthly Business meeting -- we're doing project planning, acquisition, fund raising, meal planning, safety discussions, route planning and riding! See you October 3, 0930 at Post 26!

09/28/2026

For nearly a century, our nation has set aside a day to honor the mothers and families of servicemembers who gave their lives in service. Gold Star Mother’s Day was established in 1936 and is observed on the last Sunday in September. In 2009, the observance was expanded to recognize Gold Star families as well.

On Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we remember the fallen, honor the strength and resilience of their families, and reaffirm a promise that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

09/19/2026

Inaugural Central Savannah Honor Flight takes veterans to D.C. https://www.wrdw.com/2026/09/15/inaugural-central-savannah-honor-flight-takes-veterans-dc/

09/18/2026

09/14/2026

Chapter 26 Riders continue to lead the way, supporting the CSRA Honor Flight Saturday, Sept. 12.

Two Riders served as guardians for the veterans they paired with, attending to all their needs for the day -- a day that began well before 5 a.m. and ended well after 9 p.m.

Two more Riders saddled up and rode to Columbia, meeting up with three more Chapter members along with several SC Patriot Guard Riders and riders from other American Legion Riders of South Carolina to stand a flag line and welcome home the 33 veterans who were honored in the CSRA Honor Flight that day.

Unlike flag lines for funerals, we were able to show some emotion, shake the hands of these warriors, look them in the eye and tell them, “Welcome Home!”

This was the first CSRA honor flight in 13 years, and the throng of supporters who welcomed home the Honor Flight veterans, could not have been more enthusiastic. Chapter 26 Rider Gary Russell said, "It was an event I would have not missed for the world...We got to shake their hand and welcome them home -- I was very moving."

The thunderstorms that threatened to make the ride home to Aiken challenging, passed through before the riders saddled up – the upside of the flight delays. The next CSRA honor flight is slated for May 2027, and Chapter 26 will absolutely be there to say, “Welcome Home!”

09/11/2026

Today is Patriot Day. It has been 25 years since terrorists attacked our nation, killing nearly 3,000 people and injuring thousands more. This is a day of remembrance and service. Pause today to remember those killed or injured, those who continue to suffer today from their injuries, and to remember the resolve of our nation to seek justice and prevent 9/11 from happening again. Take time to serve -- be it your neighbor, your community or your nation.

09/10/2026

Planning on riding Saturday Sept. 12? Then come to Post 26 and fuel up on a good breakfast to get you road-ready! Proceeds fuel Post 26 veteran and community focused activities.