ALAuxiliary East Orlando FL Unit 242

08/18/2026

When you wear the ALA branding, know that you are promoting our values and commitment to veterans, the military and our families.

08/06/2026

The Auxiliary will be having their Monthly Dinner Saturday, August 8th from 5:00pm -7:00pm or till Gone!
Please come and enjoy a Wonderful Dinner.
The Menu is: Publix Fried Chicken🍗, Potatoes Salad🥔, Cole Slaw🥬, Deviled Eggs, Rolls🫓 and of course Dessert🎂🥧🍰.
There will be NO🎵Music BINGO🎶 that night.
Please come out and support us.
All Proceeds will be going to the Honor Flight.

08/04/2026

August 2026 Calendar for the Legion

07/31/2026

We lower our heads in quiet remembrance as we honor the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of "Rosie the Riveter" Jeanne Gibson. A symbol of strength, resilience, and determination, she passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 100. Today, America loses more than a remarkable woman, we lose one of the courageous daughters of the Greatest Generation whose hands helped build the strength of a nation when freedom hung in the balance. Her legacy reminds us that true heroes are not always found carrying rifles on the front lines. Sometimes, they wear welding gloves, stand beneath showers of sparks, and build the ships, planes, and hope that change the course of history.🕊️🇺🇸

Born in 1926, Jeanne Gibson belonged to the Greatest Generation. At just 18 years old in 1944, she answered America's call during World War II, leaving her home in Minnesota to work as a welder at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle, Washington, where she helped build destroyers and other naval vessels for the U.S. Navy. She later served with the U.S. Army Transportation Corps in Juneau, Alaska, preparing cargo manifests and hatch lists that supported the movement of vital military supplies.

Like millions of women who stepped into factories and shipyards while men served overseas, Jeanne became one of the legendary "Rosie the Riveters." Their determination, hard work, and sacrifice kept America's wartime industries running and played a crucial role in securing Allied victory.

After the war, Jeanne continued a life of service. She earned a Ph.D., spent more than 30 years as an educator, earned her private pilot's license, and dedicated her retirement to preserving the history of the Rosie generation. She became a beloved volunteer and ambassador, sharing her story with students, veterans, and visitors across the country, ensuring that the contributions of wartime women would never be forgotten.

In 2024, at the age of 98, Jeanne and thousands of fellow Rosie the Riveters were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the United States' highest civilian honors, recognizing their indispensable contributions to the nation's victory during World War II.

Even after celebrating her 100th birthday in 2026, Jeanne remained committed to honoring veterans and educating future generations. Her strength, humility, and unwavering patriotism made her a treasured representative of the Rosie legacy.

Today, we remember not only a woman who helped build ships during wartime, but a woman who spent an entire century building a legacy of courage, perseverance, service, and inspiration. Jeanne Gibson's life reminds us that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things when duty calls.

Rest in eternal peace, Jeanne Gibson.

Jeanne Gibson
1926 – July 29, 2026
Age: 100

"The legacy of Rosie the Riveters lives on through the freedom they helped defend and the generations they continue to inspire." 🇺🇸🕊️

07/13/2026

A BIG 'Thank You' to All who Volunteered for our dinner and the ones who donated the food. It was Greatly Appreciated!
We had a Wonderful turnout and we Sold Out!!

07/07/2026

American Legion Post 242 East Orange County

The Auxiliary will be having their Monthly Dinner this Saturday, July 11th from 4:30pm -6:30pm or till Gone!
You can purchase Dinner tickets for $13 until Friday, July 10th to Reserve Your Dinner otherwise on Saturday the Dinner price will be $15. So purchase them early!
Please come and enjoy Thanksgiving in July with all the fixins' 🍽.
The Menu is: Turkey🦃, Ham🐖, Mashed Potatoes🥔, Stuffing, Cranberries, Glazed Carrots🥕, Corn🌽, Squash, Homemade Rolls🍞 and of course Dessert🎂🥧🍰.
There will be NO🎵Music BINGO🎶 that night.
Please come out and support us.
All Proceeds will be going to the Honor Flight.

07/07/2026

The Auxiliary will be having their Monthly Dinner this Saturday, July 11th from 4:30pm -6:30pm or till Gone!
You can purchase Dinner tickets for $13 until Friday, July 10th to Reserve Your Dinner otherwise on Saturday the Dinner price will be $15. So purchase them early!
Please come and enjoy Thanksgiving in July with all the fixins' 🍽.
The Menu is: Turkey🦃, Ham🐖, Mashed Potatoes🥔, Stuffing, Cranberries, Glazed Carrots🥕, Corn🌽, Squash, Homemade Rolls🍞 and of course Dessert🎂🥧🍰.
There will be NO🎵Music BINGO🎶 that night.
Please come out and support us.
All Proceeds will be going to the Honor Flight.

07/04/2026

ALAuxiliary East Orlando FL Unit 242 Wishes You A Happy and Safe Fourth of July 2026 !!
I Am Proud To Be An American!🇺🇲🇺🇲
God Bless The USA!!

#1776-2026

We celebrate 250 years of American independence and the freedoms made possible by the generations of heroes who answered our nation’s call to serve. Remember to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices that have preserved our liberty.❤️🤍💙

07/01/2026

July 2026 Calendar!
Come join us for some of the events including Our 'Thanksgiving In July Dinner' on July 11th!

06/21/2026

Installation of the Auxiliary yesterday at the Post. Our New Board for 2026-2027. Hopefully this will be an exciting year!