ALA Unit 284 Colonial Heights, VA

06/14/2026

Dignified Flag Retirement Ceremony TODAY at American Legion Post 284.
1:00 PM- Public is Welcome to Attend.

Flag Day is a time to recognize when the Second Continental Congress established the Stars and Stripes — believed to be made by Elizabeth Griscom (aka Betsy Ross) — as the official flag of our nation on June 14, 1777. 🇺🇸 President Woodrow Wilison issued a proclamation for the observance in 1916, and it became an official observance in 1949 signed in by President Harry Truman. Today, let’s give a round to Old Glory! 👏🇺🇸

Fun Fact: Our current flag is the 27th iteration of the national flag, which just so happens to be the same number of amendments (27) in the U.S. Constitution.

06/13/2026

🇺🇸FLAG DAY-
🇺🇸Sunday, June 14th, 2026
🇺🇸Many people inquire about how to properly retire the American Flag.
🇺🇸Each year, the American Legion Post 284 conducts a Dignified Flag Retirement Ceremony in addition, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 284 is who places flag on the Boulevard & Ellerslie Ave. in front of participating businesses.
🇺🇸This event will take place at 1:00 PM ~ 505 Springdale Ave. Colonial Heights, VA 23834.
🇺🇸The public is encouraged to attend.
🇺🇸Please bring the family and feel free share this information! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/12/2026

Today~ We Celebrate YOU, our Women Veterans! If YOU are a Female Veteran- comment with a Smiling Face 😊 and a HELLO!
THANK YOU for your Service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/11/2026

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸CONGRATULATIONS 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

We would like to take a moment to extend our congratulations to the newly elected officers of Unit 284 for the 2026-2027 term.

We anticipate another outstanding year in support of American Legion Post 284, serving our nation's veterans, active-duty soldiers, children, youth, and the community.

The newly elected officers are:
L to R~
1st VP - Sheila Abbott
2nd VP - Sherry Merrill
Secretary - Sue Rose
President - Rose Moore
Treasurer - Courtney Groves
Historian - Mari Althouse
Sgt at Arms - Tina Price
Not pictured - Chaplain Patricia Gibson

06/09/2026

Friendly Reminder - the final meeting of the 2025-2026 Year! Wednesday, June 10th.
Dinner at 6:15 followed by the meeting at 7:00PM. *Note- This is a time change from the normal meeting time.

06/08/2026

Folks- This is a Great Way to support the American Legion Auxiliary!

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Register now! ➡️ https://bit.ly/ALAAcademy-SmileAssociate

06/03/2026

Help the next leader in line succeed 🤝 Leadership and mentoring are incredibly important for the future of the American Legion Auxiliary as members pass down knowledge on how to move the mission forward. This is true for all levels of the organization — from unit to national. Sharing leadership advice — ranging from how to run a meeting to working through difficult topics to successful mission-outreach ideas — can all benefit the next group of leaders to flourish and continue a mindset of veterans, military, and their families first. 🇺🇸

Check out the ALA blog to learn more leadership and passing on the knowledge.
➡️ www.ALAforVeterans.org/Blog/Help-the-next-leader-in-line-succeed

06/01/2026

Be the One…

Today is Be the One Day at The American Legion.

The first day of every month is a reminder that one conversation, one text, or one act of compassion can make a difference in someone's life.

Whether you're looking to support a veteran, learn the warning signs, or bring Be the One to your community, resources are available to help.

Together, we can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and prevent veteran su***de.

Explore our many resources at betheone.org

Sign-up for our next Be The One Training: https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one/be-the-one-training

05/25/2026

The community, accompanied by members of two local Veterans Service organizations, participated in the Memorial Day Ceremony at Post 284. Mayor Greg Kochuba presented Proclamations to AL Post 284 Commander LaMonte Thomas Sr. and VFW Post 2239 Commander Donnie Duncan, declaring May 25th, 2026, as Memorial Day in the City of Colonial Heights, VA.

05/24/2026

📣 Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at American Legion Post 284, 10AM…
505 Springdale Ave.
Colonial Heights, VA
PUBLIC is Welcome to attend.

Memorial Day Ceremony AnnouncementMonday, May 25, 2026 at 10:00amThe Memorial Day Ceremony, hosted by the American Legion, will now be held at the American Legion Post 284 located at 505 Springdale Av