American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Unit 143 Dadeville

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

"More than transition assistance, veterans need a total reintegration system that recognizes them not as former employees but as citizens returning from a foreign society, speaking a different language, having adopted a different value system and way of life."
American Legion Legislative Associate Logan Barber, a U.S. Navy veteran, struggled after leaving the military - including experiencing . He shares his thoughts into what he feels is missing in the transition from military to civilian life.
Check out what he has to say: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/veteran-support/2026/april/all-the-way-home.

03/07/2026

Our next Auxiliary meeting will follow the Post's monthly meeting next Saturday. We look forward to seeing everyone there! We'll be discussing some exciting upcoming events, so please be sure to come if you can! We estimate our meeting to start around 11am.

We will be having our monthly meeting next Saturday morning. This meeting is open to all Legionaires and veterans! American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Unit 143 Dadeville will also have their monthly meeting following the Post meeting. All female veterans, veteran spouses, mothers, grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, and sisters of a veteran are invited to come! Times are listed on the flyer below. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Post!

03/05/2026

PFC James J. "Spanky" Harrelson American Legion Post 143 and American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Unit 143 Dadeville are hosting our inaugural American Legion Family Day on April 25th this year. As the event draws near, we will provide further details. Our objective is to create an enjoyable day with various activities and foster a sense of community among our Legion family and local residents. In preparation for this event, we are conducting a fundraiser to offset the costs. We are offering chances to win one of two custom-prepared Easter baskets, with each ticket priced at $5. Participants may purchase tickets for either the girl's or boy's basket, or both. To acquire a ticket, please contact us. The winners will be announced on March 28, just in time for Easter the following week. We appreciate your support. 🐣 PFC James J. "Spanky" Harrelson American Legion Post 143 American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Unit 143 Dadeville

03/03/2026

Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy Reserve! 🎉 Founded in 1915, the U.S. Navy Reserve has been serving and protecting our nation for 111 years. Thank you to all those who serve and have served! We are grateful for your sacrifice and dedication! 🇺🇸

02/08/2026

At the National Juniors Mission Training in Atlanta, Georgia, junior member Faith enjoyed a productive experience, expanding her network and acquiring valuable knowledge from our Auxiliary Junior leaders, and she is eager to participate in the next national Junior event.
American Legion Auxiliary, Alabama Junior Leadership American Legion Dept. of Alabama PFC James J. "Spanky" Harrelson American Legion Post 143

02/06/2026

The national American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring an all-female veteran Lone Eagle Honor Flight that will provide our nation’s heroes with an opportunity to see memorials for the wars they served in. 🇺🇸 To nominate a veteran or apply to be a guardian, go to https://loneeagle.honorflight.org/american-legion-auxiliary/. The deadline for both veterans and guardians is Feb. 15. ✈️

Read more about the ALA-sponsored Honor Flight on the ALA blog: www.ALAforVeterans.org/Blog/Wanted-Veterans,-guardians-for-ALA-sponsored-Honor

02/06/2026

Scholarship deadline is right around the corner! ⏳ The Spirit of Youth Scholarship is exclusively available to American Legion Auxiliary Junior members. One Junior member from each department could receive a scholarship, provided we have applications from every department! 🎓 Don't delay — apply today! ➡️ www.ALAforVeterans.org/scholarships/spirit-of-youth

⭐ The application deadline for the Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior members is March 1, 2026. ⭐

02/06/2026

It’s officially go time for Team USA for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026! 🎉❄️ Along with all our amazing Team USA athletes, there’s eight U.S. servicemembers competing, along with three coaches and two alternates. Tune in at 2 p.m. ET (live) or 8 p.m. ET (primetime) to watch the opening ceremony, where Army Sgt. Frank Del Duca, bobsled competitor, with speedskating Olympic champion Erin Jackson will be Team USA’s flagbearers! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 What event are you most excited for?