American Legion Paradise Post #149 Las Vegas

10/15/2026

A couple more plates swapped. Have you swapped plates with us while visiting the Leatherneck Club of Las Vegas? For a complete list, go to https://post149.org/about/license-plates.php

10/09/2026

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 149 Las Vegas is having a one-day charity Yard Sale, tomorrow morning, Oct 9th. They are raising money for Veterans and community programs like the Nevada Girls State. Last weekend was highly successful but there's a lot of great things still available. Located near US-95 and Valley View.

10/05/2026

In case you didn't know, the American Legion was responsible for the passing of the GI Bill in 1944, when others were opposed to the bill. The original draft was hand written by PNC Harry Colmery and is on display at The American Legion National Headquarters. So ask yourself who was on the right side of history.

10/03/2026

The yard sale is open, come on over and buy something that you know you need (or want). https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DdPcfCjfx/

09/29/2026

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 149 Las Vegas is having a yard sale this weekend. Drop by and see what they have to offer.

09/20/2026

Ingenious. 🤣
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A dummy dial installed aboard Air Force One outsmarted a demanding president.

During his presidency, Lyndon B. Johnson was legendary for his micro-managing demeanor, famously subjecting aides and staff to the relentless persuasion known as the "Johnson Treatment." Aboard SAM 26000, the customized Boeing VC-137C serving as Air Force One, this intense scrutiny extended directly to environmental conditions. Johnson frequently badgered the flight crew to adjust the executive cabin’s ambient temperature, demanding immediate temperature drops or heat increases during long flights. However, aircraft environmental control systems on mid-century jet transports lacked individual multi-zone digital precision, meaning pneumatic valves and bleed-air mixers required manual adjustments that took considerable time to alter cabin air temperature. Frustrated by constant summonses to the presidential suite for unperceivable thermal shifts, the U.S. Air Force flight stewards and maintenance crew sought an ingenious engineering trick.

Technicians retrofitted the cabin wall near the president’s desk with a prominent, custom-built control k**b labeled for climate regulation. Unbeknownst to Johnson, the dial was completely dummy hardware, connected to no electrical wiring, pneumatic ducting, or actuator assemblies whatsoever. Whenever the temperature felt off, the president simply reached over and turned the non-functional dial to his desired setting, fully satisfied that he was actively commanding the jet’s internal atmosphere. Mysteriously, the persistent complaints ceased immediately, proving the efficacy of psychological feedback over physical engineering. SAM 26000 served presidents from John F. Kennedy to Bill Clinton, but the story of LBJ's decoy thermostat remains one of the most famous pieces of aviation lore from the early jet age. Today, the legendary aircraft rests at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, holding decades of high-stakes diplomatic history and clever cabin crew improvisation.

09/20/2026

Dig out those groovy duds and head down to the Leatherneck Club.

One week away. We hope to see many of you here for a fun night of sights and sounds from the 70's

09/20/2026

Here are two graphs that helps explain the new membership eligibility for American Legion Auxiliary, and how it affects SAL members. This was a change from the 2026 National Convention. Eligibility does not guarantee membership as ALA Units still can decide who they want as members.