American Legion Riders Post 957 New Berlin Pa

American Legion Riders Post 957 New Berlin Pa Legionaries, Sons and Auxiliary members, supported by the American Legion, who enjoy riding motorcycles Local memorial ceremonies and community parades.

First and foremost, if you think you'd like to be apart of our group ~ we warmly invite you to a meeting to see what we're about. If you are or know someone in need of support ~ please contact us!!! The support we offer does not have to be public if you prefer it not be. President: Lee Wagner
Vice President: Justin Glenny
Treasurer: Judy Heimbach
Secretary: Tammy Walter
Chaplain:
Historian:
Sgt

at Arms:

As a service organization, our goal is to support veterans, active-duty military, their families and other causes/organizations that promote veteran awareness and community. We regularly organize fund-raising events or volunteer our time/resources to help those in need. True to the Legion's grassroots tradition, each chapter manages its programs at the post level, where the best ideas are born. The Riders are part of many projects and events, including:
Rolling Thunder, the annual POW/MIA rally in Washington on Memorial Day weekend. Annual regional rides such as Operation Wounded Warrior, sponsored by Riders in Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California and other Western states. Local charity events in support of The American Legion and local communities. Raising money for VA hospitals, women and children centers, children and youth centers, schools and other facilities. Sponsoring or participating in motorcycle runs to benefit numerous charities. The American Legion Legacy Run, an annual cross-country fundraising ride from National Headquarters in Indianapolis to the national convention city. Riding to honor fallen military men and women, and to protect the sanctity of their funerals from those who would dishonor their memory. Escorting military units to departure airfields and airports for combat tours overseas, and welcoming them home upon their return.

Justin looks like he’s taking his job as official BBQ quality-control inspector very seriously. 😂🍗🇺🇸Come out and support...
09/05/2026

Justin looks like he’s taking his job as official BBQ quality-control inspector very seriously. 😂🍗🇺🇸

Come out and support our local veterans with American Legion Riders Chapter 957 at the Chicken BBQ on October 17th at the New Berlin American Legion!

⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM or until sold out
🍗 Half Chicken — $8
🍽️ Meal — $12
Meal includes applesauce, mac n cheese, a roll, and dessert.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come hungry because Justin might not leave much behind. 😂

Good food, great people, and an even better cause — supporting our local veterans! ❤️🤍💙

🔥🍗 GOOD FOOD. GREAT CAUSE. STRONGER TOGETHER. 🇺🇸🏍️Come out and support our local veterans with American Legion Riders Ch...
08/31/2026

🔥🍗 GOOD FOOD. GREAT CAUSE. STRONGER TOGETHER. 🇺🇸🏍️

Come out and support our local veterans with American Legion Riders Chapter 957 at our Chicken BBQ on October 17th at the New Berlin American Legion!

We’ll be serving from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM or until sold out — and trust us, you’ll want to come hungry. 😋

🍗 Half Chicken — $8
🍽️ Meal — $12
Meal includes applesauce, mac n cheese, a roll & dessert

Bring the family, bring your friends, grab a great meal, and help us give back to those who served. ❤️🤍💙

Come early, come hungry, and help us make it a great day for our veterans!

Fire up your appetite and come out for a great cause! 🇺🇸🏍️🍗American Legion Riders Chapter 957 is firing up the grill for...
08/28/2026

Fire up your appetite and come out for a great cause! 🇺🇸🏍️🍗

American Legion Riders Chapter 957 is firing up the grill for a Chicken BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, October 17th at the New Berlin American Legion.

We’ll be serving from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, or until we sell out — so come early!

🍗 Half Chicken — $8
🍽️ Full Meal — $12
Includes applesauce, mac & cheese, a roll, and dessert

Grab lunch, bring your family and friends, and help us show some love to the veterans in our community. Every plate helps support a great cause and the people who have served our country.

🇺🇸 Good food. Great people. An even better cause.
🏍️ Ride • Honor • Support
❤️ Come hungry and help us support our local veterans!

DESERT SHIELD & DESERT STORMTwo operations. One mission: defend the innocent, liberate a nation, and bring our troops ho...
08/07/2026

DESERT SHIELD & DESERT STORM
Two operations. One mission: defend the innocent, liberate a nation, and bring our troops home with honor.
When Iraq invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990, the world changed overnight.
Civilians fled. A nation was swallowed. And the threat of further aggression loomed over the entire region.

Five days later, the United States answered the call.

🛡️ OPERATION DESERT SHIELD
August 7, 1990 – January 16, 1991
The mission: protect Saudi Arabia and stop Iraqi forces from advancing.

More than 500,000 American service members deployed into the desert — Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder with a coalition of 35 nations.

They trained in blistering heat.
They built defensive lines.
They waited, knowing war might come at any moment.

Desert Shield was the shield that protected millions.

⚔️ OPERATION DESERT STORM
January 17 – February 28, 1991
The mission: liberate Kuwait.

At 3 a.m. on January 17, the sky over Baghdad erupted as the largest air campaign since WWII began.
For 38 days, coalition aircraft dismantled Iraq’s military infrastructure with precision and overwhelming force.

Then came the ground war —100 hours.
That’s all it took to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait and end the conflict.

Kuwait was free.
The mission was complete.

🕯️ THE COST OF SERVICE
Even in a short war, the price was real:
294 Americans killed
148 in combat
145 in non‑combat incidents
467 wounded

Every one of those names belongs to a family whose world changed forever.

🕯️ WHY WE REMEMBER
Desert Shield and Desert Storm were more than military operations.
They were moments of unity, courage, and sacrifice.
Young Americans stood watch in a foreign desert so others could live free.

We honor them.
We remember them.
Their service shaped a generation.

The Purple Heart Day🇺🇲The Purple Heart is the oldest U.S. military decoration still awarded in its original lineage, tra...
08/07/2026

The Purple Heart Day🇺🇲

The Purple Heart is the oldest U.S. military decoration still awarded in its original lineage, tracing its history to the Badge of Military Merit, established by General George Washington on August 7, 1782, during the American Revolutionary War.

The Badge of Military Merit recognized enlisted soldiers for exceptional service and faithful performance of duty. Following the Revolutionary War, the award fell into disuse and was no longer presented.

On February 22, 1932—the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth—the U.S. War Department revived the decoration as the modern Purple Heart.

Today, the Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving under competent military authority. Federal law and military regulations also authorize the award in certain other qualifying circumstances, including for some former prisoners of war and victims of qualifying terrorist attacks.

Unlike decorations awarded primarily for valor or meritorious achievement, the Purple Heart recognizes the physical wounds and sacrifices made in service to the nation.

Today, it remains one of America’s most respected military decorations—a lasting symbol of courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty.

“The Purple Heart is not awarded for seeking glory. It is awarded in recognition of the wounds and sacrifices borne in defense of our nation.” 🇺🇸

08/01/2026

Not doing anything tomorrow 8/1/26?? Come on out and support our veterans and community and purchase Chinese Auction tickets for all these amazing items. Open to the public. $5 sheet or 5 sheets for $20. Starts at 9am, drawing will be held after we return from our ride.

🇺🇲THIS SATURDAY!!!🇺🇲Come on out and join us for our l7th Annual Helping Hands Ride on Saturday, August 1st, at the New B...
07/31/2026

🇺🇲THIS SATURDAY!!!🇺🇲
Come on out and join us for our l7th Annual Helping Hands Ride on Saturday, August 1st, at the New Berlin American Legion Post 957. We will enjoy a nice scenic ride, while supporting our area Veterans & the Union County Military Share Food Bank. ALL VEHICLES WELCOME!
Registration is from 9-10:30am. The cost is $15.00 per Rider & $10.00 per Passenger. KSU at 11am sharp. Meal provided after ride.

We will also be having a Chinese Auction, that will be drawn after the ride is over. The Chinese Auction is open to the Public & will be going on all day. Meal for non Riders will be $10.00 a person, after ride returns.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

New Berlin American Legion Riders Chapter 957 was truly blessed  to be involved in Honoring our Gold Star Wives, who hav...
07/27/2026

New Berlin American Legion Riders Chapter 957 was truly blessed to be involved in Honoring our Gold Star Wives, who have sacrificed so much for our Country & us all! It was great seeing you Ladies again & we look forward to seeing you all again soon. God Bless You All for all your sacrifices & still doing everything you continue to do!🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸

Don't forget next Saturday is our annual Helping Hands benefit ride.  If any business owner or independent consultant wo...
07/25/2026

Don't forget next Saturday is our annual Helping Hands benefit ride. If any business owner or independent consultant would like to donate to our Chinese Auction feel free to drop your donation off at the legion addressed to the riders or contact your local Legion Rider.

🇺🇲 AUGUST 1st 🇺🇸
Come on out and join us for our l7th Annual Helping Hands Ride on Saturday, August 1st, at the New Berlin American Legion Post 957. We will enjoy a nice ride, while supporting our area Veterans & the Union County Military Share Food Bank. ALL VEHICLES WELCOMED!
Registration is from 9-10:30am. The cost is $15.00 per Rider & $10.00 per Passenger. KSU at 11am sharp. Meal provided after ride.

We will also be having a Chinese Auction, that will be drawn after the ride is over. The Chinese Auction is open to the Public & will be going on all day. Meal for non Riders will be $10.00 a person, after ride returns.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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640 Water Street
New Berlin, PA
17855

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