American Legion Post 88 Suffolk, Virginia

12/22/2023

Post 88,

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Our holiday party is right around the corner!

Please join us on January 27th, 2024, at the Ruritan Club (8881 Eclipse Drive, Suffolk) from 1-3 o'clock for a holiday party! Please RSVP no later than Saturday, January 20th. Guests are welcome, but expected to contribute a dish.

Our Post will cover ham and turkey for all, but it's most important that we get a proper head count and that each of you bring a delicious dish to share. Please be sure to RSVP *and* sign up for a dish here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EAAA829ABFF2-theamerican.

We hope to see you there!

09/01/2023

Please take a moment to read this military times article about applying for PACT act VA health care benefits.

On Tuesday, VA Secretary Denis McDonough brought that message to the annual American Legion conference being held in North Carolina. He asked the several thousand group members assembled from across the country to relay his pleas to their fellow veterans back home.
“You have to act fast,” he said. “You have until Sept. 30th to apply. That’s only a few weeks away. If it’s you, get your application in. If it’s your buddy, tell them to get their application in.”

Veterans who deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and other combat zones and left active duty between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, can enroll in the federal health care option for the first time thanks to provisions included the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, better known as the PACT Act. But they only have until Sept. 30.

The provision is another benefit included in the PACT Act signed into law last summer.

05/29/2023

Some Gave All.

Today we gathered at Albert G Horton Jr Memorial Veterans Cemetery to remember our fallen.

Thank you to all who joined us to remember the legacies they left behind.

05/21/2023

Thank you to everyone who supported and participated in our Post 88 golf tournament today at Sleepy Hole Golf Course. A special shout out to our major sponsors: JC Oberst, American Legion Post 146 and The Shores Boyz. We can’t make this a successful event without you!

This event enables the American Legion to further enhance the well-being of America’s veterans, their families, our military, and our communities.

The weather was perfect, the drinks were cold, and the golf was…golf! A great time was had by all. ⛳️

04/23/2023

We’re so proud of Trenton James McMillen for representing Post 88 all the way to the Semi-Final round of the American Legion High School Oratorical Competition held in Indianapolis this weekend. Well done!!

Ian Chung of Vestal, N.Y., Emma Johnson of Powell, Wyo., and Haley Bock of Indianapolis will compete in the Legion’s National Oratorical Finals April 23 at 10 a.m. Eastern. Watch it live. 

02/18/2023

Our Post 88 winner, Trenton, won the American Legion’s High School Oratorical Contest for the Eastern Region this morning and will compete for the Virginia state title March 3 against the winners from the North and West Regions.

In addition to his 8-10 minute prepared speech, Trenton provided a 3-5 minute assigned topic speech on Section 1 of the 14th Amendment.

Other assigned topics for this year are Amendment VI, Amendment X, and Amendment XVI. The assigned topic is drawn immediately before the last speaker begins delivery of their prepared oration and is known to the audience and each contestant approximately 5 minutes prior to the time of delivery.

Thanks to all who came out to support!

12/18/2022

We had a great time at our holiday party last night! Thank you to all who contributed to make it so special.

Happiest of holidays to you and yours!

07/07/2022

The story is out! Thank you Suffolk News Herald for covering this important story.

For some, one formative experience can lead to pathways previously unconsidered. Trenton James McMillen’s hands-on experience with a political campaign instilled in him a passion for government.

05/17/2022

Calling all volunteers!

Post 88 needs volunteers to place flags and wreaths on the following days:

🇺🇸 Friday, May 27, show time 0830 (posting flags)
🇺🇸Monday, May 30, show time 0800 (tent set up, working Post 88 booth, wreath laying and ceremony starts at 1000)

To RSVP, please email [email protected]

Thank you!!!!

03/16/2022

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