American Legion Post 239

08/31/2026

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COTA is glad to attend The American Legion National Convention this week in Louisville! This fiscal year, Legionnaires across the country raised more than $400,000 for COTA. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of this event and for more than three decades of support from The American Legion Family.

08/14/2026

Sturdy Savings Bank is proud to support the “Fore Our Heroes” Golf Outing benefiting the Aaron Wittkamp Colwell Post 239 in Marmora.

Pictured (L-R): Marmora Branch Manager Teresa Workman and American Legion Post 239 Finance Committee Chairman Tom Garrity.

07/18/2026

Saturday at 2pm at the Cape May County 4H Fair. Our annual flag retiring ceremony. The American Legion Department of New Jersey Commander Tony Gladden is expected.

06/21/2026

Sr Vice Commander Ray Lambert presented our academic awards at Upper Township Middle School.
Luke McHale for Overall Academic achievement and Sophia Polo for Academic Achievement in Science.

06/17/2026

As a refresher, little Molly Persun from Upper Township Elementary School, won the Post level of our annual Coloring Contest.
Her picture was then sent up to the State Contest.
Today County Commander & Past Post Commander Bill Archer presented Molly with a silver medal and check for $200 for placing second at State level.
Once again, when they called her to the office today, she had no idea why. When they told her, you should have seen her Giant Smile. She was hugging the teachers in the office.
In the picture is Principal Andrea Urbano and she said she doesn't remember any of the students winning at the State level.

06/17/2026

06/14/2026

251st Birthday!!

06/14/2026

06/13/2026

🇺🇸 HAPPY 251st BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE! ⚓

Today, June 12, 2026, we celebrate 251 years of service, sacrifice, and maritime excellence by America’s Merchant Mariners.

The origins of the U.S. Merchant Marine trace back to June 12, 1775, when merchant seamen played a vital role in the struggle for American independence. During the Battle of the Margaretta near Machias, Maine, local patriots led by Jeremiah O’Brien captured the British armed schooner HMS Margaretta, proving that American merchant mariners were ready to fight for liberty long before the nation itself was born.

From the American Revolution to the present day, Merchant Mariners have transported troops, ammunition, fuel, food, and supplies wherever and whenever America has called. Their service has been indispensable in times of war, national emergency, and peace.

During World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously recognized the Merchant Marine as America’s “Fourth Arm of Defense,” acknowledging its critical role in sustaining military operations around the globe.

For 251 years, America’s Merchant Mariners have remained the lifeline of our nation—supporting commerce, strengthening national security, and answering the call without hesitation.

Fair winds and following seas to all who have sailed before us, those serving today, and the generations yet to come.

⚓ “The Merchant Marine has always delivered.”