ALA Synepuxent Unit 166

05/26/2026

Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial and American Legion Post 166.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day Services at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial and AL Post 166.

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Linda McCurry and Jessie Parsons had the honor of presenting scholarships at the SDHS Community Awards Ceremony on 5/13/26. Dylan Pusey was awarded the John J McCurry Scholarship and a scholarship sponsored by the SAL Squadron 166. Lily Folge was awarded the ALA Synepuxent Unit 166 four year renewable scholarship. Congrats to these students!

05/22/2026

National Poppy Day®
May 22, 2026
Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. The American Legion Family brought National Poppy Day® to the United States by asking Congress to designate the Friday before Memorial Day, as National Poppy Day.

On the Friday before Memorial Day, wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation's uniform.

The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.

Led by the American Legion Auxiliary, each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.

05/22/2026

Many people are familiar with the Blue Star and Gold Star traditions, but questions often arise about the meaning and history behind military family service banners. 🇺🇸

💙 **Blue Star Service Banner**
The Blue Star Service Banner tradition began during World War I and represents a family with a loved one currently serving in the Armed Forces.

💛 **Gold Star Service Banner**
Traditionally, if a service member dies while serving our nation, the blue star is replaced with a gold star. Gold Star Families have long been recognized as families who have experienced the loss of a loved one in military service.

💚 **Green Star Families®**
Green Star Families of America was created to bring visibility, education, and recognition to the families left behind after a veteran dies by su***de. Support for H.R. 6022, the Green Star Veterans Service Act, seeks formal recognition of these families and their sacrifices.

You may also hear references to White Star, Silver Star, and other names. Some are used by organizations, awareness efforts, or specific causes, but not all are federally recognized military family service banner traditions.

We deeply respect and honor the long-standing Blue Star and Gold Star traditions and the families they represent. Green Star recognition is intended to build upon that legacy by bringing visibility to families impacted by veteran su***de whose experiences have often remained unseen.

Different stories. Shared sacrifice. Every family matters. 💚

Learn more at GreenStarFamilies.org

05/20/2026

05/14/2026

Join us for our General Membership Meeting on May 19 at 6 PM! This is your chance to influence our Unit's future during our Annual Nominations and Elections. Plus, we have exciting events lined up! Help us with donations for our summer raffle and volunteer for upcoming activities. Your participation matters!
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Email from the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 Please join us on Tuesday!   General Membership Meeting: Tuesday, May 19 6:00 PM: Dinner & Social Hour 7:00 PM: Meeting Start Note: This is our final

05/08/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We dropped off treats the schools in our area to recognize the hard work they do for our children.