American Legion Post 164 Yelm

08/05/2026

The American Legion's su***de prevention program is reaching communities nationwide thanks to the ongoing efforts of posts bringing awareness through events, training and resources.

Click the link to read how the Legion has trained over 17,000 in su***de prevention and made over 2.1 million Buddy Checks: https://bit.ly/4q5efEn

06/14/2026

Today, June 14th is flag day so be sure to display her proudly and if you have flags needing to be retired with honor, bring them by the post and place in the drop box out front. Today is also the birthday of the United States Army. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARMY!!

06/14/2026

05/27/2026

There are 100 more days to take part in our .
National Commander Dan K. Wiley: I am issuing a call to action in these final 100 days: Let’s hit $150,000 in donations to the Veterans & Children Foundation (VCF) through the USA 250 Challenge. Currently, we have recorded around $60,000 but I know that American Legion Family members can meet or exceed any challenge.
Learn more/register for the challenge: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/commander/2026/march/100-days-to-make-a-difference.

05/06/2026

You can change a life by encouraging a Veteran to get the mental health care they need.

This Mental Health Month, show your support by sharing this image with your community. Learn more about Veterans' mental health. https://www.maketheconnection.net/MHM/

04/30/2026

There is a strange beauty in surviving what was meant to destroy you.

Not because the pain was small…
but because it was real—and you stood through it anyway.

Our veterans know this truth.
They’ve faced moments that test the human spirit—
seen things, carried burdens, and walked roads most will never understand.

And yet… they are still here.

Still standing.
Still fighting.
Still choosing to serve others.

That’s the beauty.

Not perfection.
Not the absence of scars.
But the strength to keep going—
and the courage to turn that pain into purpose.

04/09/2026

Today we recognize U.S. veterans and their bravery and the sacrifice they endured while in captivity serving in the armed forces. National Former POW Recognition Day was established in 1988 to commemorate the surrender of U.S. forces on the Bataan Peninsula April 9, 1942. 🇺🇸

04/07/2026

A virtual training session will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET this Wednesday, April 8. Learn to identify the signs of a veteran in crisis and then ask the tough questions.
Learn more/register for the training: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/9mjK3lYoQMeS2u1VV2LFVw #/registration.

04/07/2026