286 American Legion Family

06/18/2026

286 American Legion Family Leadership Fundraiser!

Tickets will be available Saturday at the breakfast, or we can accept venmo.

06/17/2026

SCAM ALERT!
A graphic circulating online claiming VA is offering free athletic shoes from major brands has been identified as a scam by the VA national office, as well as our Whole Health program.
Athletic shoes through VA are not available through online offers, brand-selection links, promotional emails or third-party sign-ups.
Shoes are only available by prescription for Veterans with diabetes or to accommodate an orthopedic condition. VA only provides shoes that are medically required.
Veterans should not click suspicious links, enter personal information or provide payment details in response to these posts or messages.
Questions? Please contact your VA care team directly through official VA channels.

06/17/2026

06/14/2026

Both Flag Day and the United States Army Birthday are observed on June 14th, and in 2026, the U.S. Army is observing its 251st anniversary. Both observances share the day because the Continental Congress adopted the American flag in 1777 and officially established the U.S. Army in 1775.

06/13/2026

💙 What Makes a Military Mom Strong? 💙

Military moms and grandmothers often discover strengths they never knew they had.

Strength is finding the courage to say goodbye when your heart wants to hold on.

Strength is trusting your son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter to follow their dreams while navigating your own worries and fears.

Strength is learning patience during deployments, resilience during challenges, and gratitude during reunions.

Strength is celebrating milestones from miles away and finding comfort in the military family community that understands the journey.

Military moms and grandmothers develop many qualities along the way:

⭐ Resilience when facing uncertainty

⭐ Courage during deployments and separations

⭐ Faith in difficult moments

⭐ Adaptability as military life changes plans

⭐ Pride in watching their loved ones serve something greater than themselves

⭐ Compassion for other military families walking the same path

⭐ Hope that carries them through each goodbye until the next homecoming

The journey is not always easy, but military moms and grandmothers continue to show up with love, strength, and unwavering support.

Today, we celebrate the remarkable women whose strength helps sustain our military families and supports those who serve our nation.

What trait has military life strengthened most in you?

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