Lakewood American Legion Post 166

10/07/2026

Reminder to make your reservations 🎃
Department President official visit to Ocean County 👻Halloween themed, costumes are optional but welcomed 🧙

08/07/2026

07/31/2026

Mark Your Calendars! Save the Date!

05/09/2026

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Legion Members: this is the annual plea for you to stop wearing your Legion cap in political commercials or to political events.

The American Legion prohibits members from wearing their official caps or any apparel featuring the organization’s emblem in political commercials or at partisan events to maintain its strictly nonpartisan status. As a federally chartered organization, The American Legion is prohibited from endorsing candidates or political parties, and wearing the cap could imply the organization supports a specific candidate.

Key Reasons for the Policy:

Non-Political Mandate: According to Article II, Section 2 of its constitution, the American Legion is nonpolitical and cannot be used to promote the candidacy of any person seeking public office.

Official Uniform Status: The American Legion cap is recognized as the official uniform. Wearing it in a political ad could lead to the public assuming the entire organization supports a specific candidate, which would jeopardize its tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(19) organization.

Neutrality & Independence: To maintain its effectiveness in lobbying for veteran-specific issues, the organization avoids taking sides in political campaigns.

Individual Rights vs. Organization Policy: Individual members are encouraged to be involved in the political process, but not while wearing official Legion gear, as this would violate the organization's rule.

Again, please don't be selfish and be a liability to our great organization.

04/15/2026

Please consider donating. Maryann was Past Unit President of Unit 166.

Just days ago, a local family in Toms River lost everything in a devastating house fire.

The fire started in their son’s room while he was at school. Maryann woke up to smoke filling the home and had to be rescued by a neighbor. By the time firefighters arrived, the house was already fully engulfed.

Maryann was airlifted to the hospital and is now stable in the ICU.

Her son Garret and young grandson are safe, but they’re left with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Their family dog also needs care and support.

This is a family that has always been there for others… now they need the community.

If you’re able to help in any way, whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this post, it would mean a lot.

I’ll post the GoFundMe link in the comments.