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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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Wisconsin American Legion

We're a nonpartisan veterans organization made up of veterans whose only mission is to serve other veterans.

The American Legion was founded on the premise that all who serve in the United States Armed Forces during times of National crisis are eligible for membership.

05/14/2026

We are fortunate to have generous donors helping with the cost of our Department Convention this year!

05/13/2026

Our first sponsor for our 107th Department Convention!

04/10/2026

Pass the Major Richard Star Act Now!!!

04/09/2026

Going to National Convention in Louisville?
Leave the driving to us!
Sign up for a coach bus leaving from Wisconsin American Legion Headquarters in Portage on Friday, August 28 @8:00am, returning Thursday, September 3 @10:00am. Leave your personal vehicle at Legion Headquarters.
Relax, visit with friends, no driving or parking worries for your trip.
Cost: $300 per person/round trip
Sign up by August 7, if the bus is not full, it will be cancelled.
Click on the link below for details and to sign up.
https://wilegion.org/national-convention

04/02/2026

The Children & Youth Committee would like to remind everyone that April is Children & Youth Month. Having an event? Consider donating to a Children & Youth program. Don't forget to add it to your Consolidated Post Report! Find more information on the website at https://wilegion.org/children-%26-youth.

03/30/2026

The 89th Annual High School Oratorical Regional and Finals Contests were held at Ripon College on Saturday, March 28. We had 12 outstanding contestants. Stephen Bott representing the First District won and will represent The American Legion Department of Wisconsin at the National Oratorical Contest at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan in May. Congratulations to all of the contestants and a big thank you to all of our volunteers. 1st photo is Oratorical Chair Robert Stone, SAL Detachment Commander Chris Dannenmann, 2nd place winner Grant Kuberski who represented the 3rd District, Winner Stephen Bott, 3rd place Jillian Trzebiatowski who represented the 8th District, Auxiliary President Sue Hembrook and Department Commander Nathan Bond. 2nd photo is Oratorical Chair Robert Stone with Stephen Bott.
We wish Stephen the best of luck at the National Contest!

03/09/2026

Congratulations to the following Presidents Day Sweepstakes winners!

$10,000 - Donn W.
$5,000 - Patrick S.
$2,500 - Gary E.
$1,000 - Gina P.
$500 - Francis T.
$500 - Fred C.
$250 - Kathleen F.
$250 - Kenneth P.

Thank you to all who donated to help us continue our programs and services for our veterans, their families and the community!

03/04/2026

The Americanism and Government test is currently open! Wisconsin High Schools have been sent this flyer to offer it to their students. The test link will be open through March 13. The test is open 24/7 during this testing window. Please share with any 10th, 11th or 12th grade student who would like to test their knowledge of government and flag etiquette. They may win a scholarship!

02/19/2026

Wisconsin American Legion College Courses have been posted! Sign up now! Some new classes have been added. Go to our website at wilegion.org/legion-college! Sign up for as many as your brain can handle!

The schedule is:
Feb 28 (9AM-Noon) – Basic Social Media for the Post/Unit level
Mar 8 (9AM-Noon) – Adjutant Course
Mar 11 (6-9PM) – Post Commander Course
Mar 12 (6-9 PM) – County Commander Course
Mar 14-15 (9AM to Noon both days) – The Basic Course
Mar 17 (6-9PM) – Consolidated Post Report Course
Mar 18 (6-9PM) – Basic Social Media for the Post/Unit level
Mar 19 (6-9PM) – Public Relations for the Local legion Family
Mar 21 (9AM to Noon) – Mylegion.org Course
Mar 21 (9AM to Noon) – Post Commander Course
Mar 24 (6-9PM) – Post Finance Course
Mar 25-26 (6-9PM both evenings) – The Basic Course
Mar 31 (6-9PM) – County Commander Course
Apr 1 (6-9PM) – Mylegion.org Course
Apr 1 (6-9PM) – Generational Leadership Issues at the Post Level
Apr 2 (6-9PM) – Adjutant Course
Apr 4 (9AM to Noon) – Post Finance Course
Apr 4 (9AM to Noon) – Consolidated Post Report Course
Apr 11-12 (9AM to Noon) – Intermediate Course
Apr 22-23- (6-9PM) – Intermediate Course
May 20-21 – (6-9PM) – Advanced Course
May 30-31 – (9AM to Noon) – Advanced Course

01/29/2026

Have you mailed in your sponsorships for Badger Boys State? It is not too late. Please mail them in as registration materials will be mailed to the schools soon. If you need a sponsor card, please contact Sheri at Headquarters.

Address

2930 American Legion Drive
Portage, WI
53901

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16087451090

Website

http://wilegion.org/

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