Tatem Shields Post 17 American Legion Collingswood

09/25/2026

On Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we honor the families whose loved ones gave their lives in service to our nation. Their courage, strength and devotion reflect the highest values of military service, and their loved ones’ legacy continues to guide and inspire us.  

The New Jersey National Guard stands with every Gold Star Mother and Family. We remember their sacrifice, we recognize their resilience, and we remain committed to supporting them with dignity and respect.

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09/18/2026

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Air Force!

Today we celebrate the Air Force Veterans who protected our Nation's skies with honor.

Aim High: Fly-Fight-Win 🇺🇸

09/18/2026

Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we remember and honor all Americans who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action.

We honor their sacrifice, their courage and the enduring strength of their families.

📸 U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser

09/18/2026

More than 81,000 Americans remain missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War and other conflicts. The American Legion remains committed to achieving a full accounting of all U.S. servicemembers from all war eras who are either imprisoned or listed as missing in action.

As part of this commitment, the Legion encourages a return of living POWs, repatriation of the remains of the fallen from war zones abroad, or a determination through convincing evidence that neither is possible. This is further backed through Resolution 22: https://archive.legion.org/node/533.

09/18/2026

Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor the Americans who endured captivity and those who never returned home. We remember their sacrifice, stand with their families, and reaffirm our Nation’s promise: You are not forgotten.

09/11/2026

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09/02/2026

On this day in 1945, Japan formally surrendered aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, bringing an end to World War II. Gen. Douglas MacArthur signed the surrender documents as Allied representatives looked on.

Today we honor the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines whose service and sacrifice secured that victory.