Detachment of New York - Americanism Committee

06/17/2026

Fellow Sons Leaders,

Please help us spread the word throughout your Detachment by sharing the attached National Photo & Video Contest announcement and submission forms with your District and Squadron leadership.

The SAL National Photo and Video Contests are an excellent opportunity to showcase the outstanding work our members perform every day in support of our Four Pillars and their communities. Memorial Day activities, community service projects, membership events, and other recent programs make great submissions.

I encourage Detachment, District, and Squadron leaders to actively promote these contests and follow up with their squadrons to ensure they are aware of this opportunity.

Submissions must be received by June 30, 2026.

Contest information and forms are also available on the national website:
https://www.legion.org/about/american-legion-family/sons-of-the-american-legion/publications-and-forms

Let's showcase the service, pride, and brotherhood of the Sons of The American Legion across the nation.

Thank you for your support.

Kevin Chaplin

SAL National Media and Communications Commission – Chairman

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06/06/2026

https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/baseball/2025/april/2025-legion-baseball-scholarship-nomination-form-online?utm_campaign=Source+Code+Here&utm_content=BASEBALL&utm_term=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Adestra

The nomination form for the 2026 American Legion Baseball Scholarship is now available online. Click here to download the fillable nomination form.

05/23/2026

In accordance with the U.S. Flag Code [U.S.C. Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7(m)], on Memorial Day the United States flag is to be displayed at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, then raised briskly to the top of the staff.

05/20/2026

Detachment of New York Sons of The American Legion Newsletter

05/18/2026

Here is the link to purchase tickets for the Yankees game in August... You do NOT need to be a Legionnaire to purchase the tickets….

Please share this with the Posts within your regions and for outlying areas, maybe get a bus to bring a whole group.... We hope to have a GREAT American Legion turnout at the Yankees vs Atlanta Braves. The game is Sunday August 9th. Please purchase your tickets now before we lose the opportunity to get a special edition Yankees ballcap at the game recognizing LEGION FAMILY USA 250. Tickets need to ordered by June 15th.



Here’s the purchase link:

8/9/26 @ 1:35 PM - American Legion – Braves vs. New York Yankees

05/14/2026

The May edition of ‘The Millennium’ is out! 20 pages of stories and great information, all the way from the National level to our local squadrons. Enjoy!

https://msgfocus.com/files/amf_american_legion/project_32/2026/2026_May_Millennium_Final.pdf

05/13/2026

Flag Day is Sunday, June 14. Many American Legion posts hold flag retirement ceremonies or host community celebrations to commemorate the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for the first national flag.

05/01/2026

Flag at half-staff

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 3, to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty.

In accordance with Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, May 3, from sunrise to sunset in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

04/23/2026

Important Update: There's a new Flying Flags for Heroes website. With Memorial Day fast approaching please help the National SAL Americanism Commission reach their goal. Any Post, Squadron or Unit that place flags can report.
www.flyingflagsforheroes.org

04/08/2026

Hot off the press!

The Millennium is out for April. It’s Children and Youth Month, but we have a whole lot more to share … check it out ….