Aviation Post 511 American Legion Family

09/04/2026

On this and every Friday we remember those that are currently deployed. We wish for your continued safety and the hope of you returning home soon. Thank you for your continued service.

09/03/2026

Due to technical difficulties, this was unable to be posted yesterday. Our apologies for the delay.
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Today, on Victory over Japan Day, we pause to honor and remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the heroic generation that brought WWII to an end.

Eighty-one years ago, after years of intense conflict and unimaginable hardship, peace was finally restored. We owe an incredible debt of gratitude to the service members who fought bravely in the Pacific Theater, the families who waited anxiously on the home front, and every individual whose sacrifice ensured the freedoms we hold dear today.

As the years pass, the direct voices of the Greatest Generation grow fewer, making it our shared duty to carry their stories forward. Let us never forget the price of peace, the strength found in unity, and the enduring spirit of those who served.

To all our veterans and their families: thank you. We remember, today and always.

08/11/2026

our August Millennium is out!
A convention preview, Boys Nation, and news from squadrons around the organization! Enjoy.
https://em.legion.org/.../2026_August_Millennium_FINAL.pdf

Your August Millennium is out!

A convention preview, Boys Nation, and news from squadrons around the organization! Enjoy.

https://em.legion.org/files/amf_american_legion/project_32/2026/2026_August_Millennium_FINAL.pdf

08/10/2026

Today, August 10, is Agent Orange Awareness Day. 🎗️

On this day in 1961, the U.S. military first tested Agent Orange in South Vietnam. Over the next decade, 20 million gallons of herbicides containing toxic dioxins were sprayed across the region—leaving a silent, lasting legacy.

For hundreds of thousands of Vietnam veterans and millions of civilians, the war didn't end when they returned home. Decades later, families still face severe cancers, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and generational health impacts.

Today, we remember those lost, support those still fighting, and stand with affected families.

08/07/2026

On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit, which later became the Purple Heart.
Today, we honor the servicemembers who were wounded or gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage and commitment will never be forgotten, and we are forever grateful for the sacrifices they made.

On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit, which later became the Purple Heart.

Today, we honor the servicemembers who were wounded or gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage and commitment will never be forgotten, and we are forever grateful for the sacrifices they made. 💜🇺🇸

08/04/2026

Happy birthday United States Coast Guard!

Today, we celebrate the 236th Birthday of the United States Coast Guard and honor the generations of Coast Guardsmen who have safeguarded our nation's waters, protected our shores, and answered the call with courage, dedication, and selfless service.

Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard, and thank you to all who have served.