New London WI American Legion Auxiliary Unit 263

05/17/2026

Poppy Days are this Friday and Saturday.

05/13/2026

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NEW LONDON (WLUK) -- Celebrating America's 250th birthday was on display Tuesday morning in New London.The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 263 dedicated a garden

05/12/2026

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NEW LONDON, Wis. (WFRV) – American Legion Auxiliary Unit 263 dedicated a garden Tuesday morning to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and to honor those wh…

05/05/2026

04/25/2026

Congratulations!

New London High School is proud to announce that junior Ruby McCartney earned 2nd place among all Wisconsin students in the 2026 American Legion Auxiliary’s Americanism essay contest. Ruby is the daughter of Chad and Tamela McCartney.

The American Legion Auxiliary promotes Americanism to today’s youth through its annual Americanism essay contest. In the contest, high school students are asked to write a 450-500 word essay. This year’s prompt was: “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday and the Veterans Who Fought for Our Freedom.”

In her essay, Ruby McCartney saluted the contributions of America’s veterans spanning 250 years. McCartney wrote: “Today, when I think about what freedom means in 2026, I think about choices. I can attend any college that accepts me. I can become a lawyer, an engineer, even the president. I can speak my mind, control my future, and participate in democracy.” She also expounded, “None of these freedoms existed for me in 1776. They were fought for, not just on foreign battlefields, but through the struggles of veterans who came home and insisted that America live up to its original promises of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The freedom I have today is a legacy, forged by those in military uniforms. My responsibility is to honor it by using the opportunities they created and continuing their work of making America’s vision of freedom real for everyone.”

Over the past decade, New London students have done extremely well in competition against their peers across Wisconsin: Charlie Metko won first place in 2018; Olive Stein took second in 2020; Macy Reybrock earned best in the state in 2021; Mia McCartney placed second in 2024, and now Ruby with second place in 2026. Congratulations Ruby!

04/24/2026

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04/24/2026

April 25th American Legion Post 263 will be holding a brat fry at Walmart in New London from 9 am to 3 pm. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO NEW LONDON FLOOD RELIEF. Stay safe and we will see you tomorrow.

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04/06/2026

The Month of the Military Child, recognized every April, honors the unique challenges, quiet sacrifices, and selfless contributions of children in military families. Through it all, these children show incredible resilience and strength. 💪

Across the country, communities are encouraged to celebrate military children and raise awareness of their experiences.🫂 Make sure to wear your purple this month and on Purple Up! Day — April 15 — to show appreciation for military children and their families. 💜 Wearing purple symbolizes unity for military children across all branches of the military, and it’s an easy way to show your support and remind them that they are seen and appreciated.

01/23/2026

The Drive-Thru Chili Feed is still on for tomorrow (Saturday, January 24th). We are even offering delivery within New London City Limits. Call Tim at: 920-427-3334 for more information! Look forward to seeing you there!