American Legion Major General William J Donovan Post 46

08/23/2026

As part of The American Legion Be the One mission to end veteran su***de, we have joined forces with Columbia University to develop training for those who want to learn more about interacting and responding with veterans who may be in crisis.

As part of The American Legion Be the One mission to end veteran su***de, we have joined forces with Columbia University to develop training for those who want to learn more about interacting and responding with veterans who may be in crisis.

08/22/2026

Annual Winterhaven Homeless Veterans Stand Down has been hosted at the Washington, DC VA Medical Center (50 Irving Street, NW, Washington DC, 20422) for the last 31 years.

The day-long event brings together volunteers, VA employees, and community partners to offer immediate assistance, services, and resources to unsheltered and at-risk Veterans throughout the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and areas of Maryland.

During the past several years, Legionnaires from Post 46 have raised funds, bought hundreds of pairs of new shoes and boots and handed out these boots and shoes to VA vetted Veterans during the Stand Down.

The 2026 Winterhaven Stand Down scheduled for 7 Nov 2026. If you want to join Post 46 and SAL Squadron 46 please contact us.

07/26/2026

The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host its 32nd annual Winterhaven Homeless Veterans Stand Down, Saturday, November 7, 2026, (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) on the main medical center campus (50 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC).

The Stand Down is an event where VA staff and volunteers provide shoes, clothing, and health screenings to homeless and at-risk veterans.

Vets also receive referrals for health care, housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, and other services.

Post 46 will be there, in force , handing out donated shoes to veterans. We're inviting ALL American Legionnaires to COME HELP US! Please contact Chris Herndon for further information at [email protected].

06/08/2026

At the annual Convention of the Department of the District of Columbia, of The American Legion, Post 46 distinguished itself with elections to 2 of the 3 open leadership positions. Congratulations to past Post Commander Marcus Bowers on his election as Department Commander, and past Post Commander Joe Spruill elected as Department Jr. Vice Commander. Along with Post 20 Commander Tom Young (elected Department Sr. Vice Commander), they will lead the nearly 1,000 Legionnaires of the District of Columbia for the next year.

05/24/2026

A cold and rainy day in late May did not deter Post 46 (DC) from its obligations! The intrepid Legionnaires distributed more than 300 poppies to both American and International visitors to The National Mall.

We had a great day educating many on the significance of the Poppy and how we integrate it into our Memorial Day observances.

The American Legion Honors and Remembers!

With Joe Spruill, Christopher Herndon, Marcus Bowers, Greg Beeker, Nathan Bein, and Larry Kamon.

The American Legion

05/23/2026

Busy week for Post 46! Post Commander Spruill participated in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Memorial Day observance, along with the DC Department Commander and National Executive Committeeman. Big thanks to HUD Veterans Action Group Chair who invited us to join them!

Served as Installation Officer for Forces Retirement Home - Washington Post No. 70. Big thanks to Past Commander Karen Strait for including us, and good luck to newly installed Commander Chuck Minshull!