Military Appreciation Night – Allen Park High School – 10-15-2017
Allen Park High School will be holding a Military Appreciation Night during their football game against Southgate Anderson on October 15, 2017. The game starts at 7pm. The game will be played at the high school: 18401 Champaign Allen Park, MI 48101
16th District Tour – Legion, Auxiliary, SAL – September 30, 2017
The American Legion 16th District will hold the 2017 Tour on Saturday, September 30, 2017. The tour starts at Wyandotte Post 217 and winds up at Garden City Post 396 with dinner. Member Ray has suggested that 409 Legion, Auxiliary and SAL members who want to participate in the tour coordinate renting a van and […]
Oktoberfest At The Post 409 Club Room
Ja, das Muenchner Oktoberfest ist weit und breit bekannt! Yes, the Munich Oktoberfest is known far and wide! There are several activities scheduled for the period of Oktoberfest and extending through the end of October: September 22, 2017 – Steak Cookout Starts at 4pm, $12 per person October 4, 2o17 – Live Music & Snacks […]
16th District Meeting on September 12th – All Members Are Invited
Post 409 will host a joint 16th District meeting on September 12, 2017 at 7:30pm. The Auxiliary members will meet in the hall and Legion members will meet in the Club Room. After the joint meeting, refreshments and dinner will be served. All members are encouraged to attend. Let’s make a great showing for Post […]
Veteran Benefits in Michigan
The American Legion National website has a handy state-by-state directory showing veterans benefits in each state. The Michigan Veterans Benefits page has dozens of handy links to information about veteran programs administered by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). The MVAA website is a bit difficult to navigate, but there is a great deal of […]
Determine Eligibility For Burial in a VA National Cemetery
Veteran can now do all the paperwork to find out if they are eligible for burial in a VA National Cemetery. This is a great benefit now offered by the VA and can help those who want to pre-plan their final arrangement. Previously, burial and final arrangements had to be done by family members after […]
Wall of Fame in the Club Room
The post is collecting photos of members in uniform to hang on a “Wall of Fame” being set up in the Club Room. There are already a dozen or so pictures hanging. If you’d like to have a picture of you or someone you know to be included, please bring it by the club room […]
American Legion Dept. of Michigan Reconnect Committee
The American Legion Department of Michigan Reconnect Committee supports military families through the entire deployment cycle. Once the service member returns home, assistance is needed more than ever. Reconnect programs include Reintegration Assistance Yellow Ribbon Workshop support, VA Claims Assistance, employment, education, general quality of life Temporary Financial Assistance Help to prevent utility shut off, […]
Michigan Veterans Foundation – Detroit Veterans Center
The Michigan Veterans Foundation is having an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the newly constructed Detroit Veterans Center on Monday, May 29 from 10am to Noon. The Detroit Veterans Center is located at 4626 Grand River in Detroit.
Downriver for Veterans – 1st Annual Veterans Fair
The Downriver for Veterans group will hold their first annual Veterans Fair on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from Noon to 6:00pm at VFW Post 9238, 16200 Dix-Toledo Rd in Southgate. This is a free, family-friendly event for vets and their families. The event will include food, games, live music and booths from organizations and groups […]