American Legion Post 260

06/02/2026

Today, June 2, we recognize Lou Gehrig Day.

Known as the “Iron Horse,” Lou Gehrig was one of baseball’s greatest players, but his legacy extends far beyond the diamond. His courage, humility, and perseverance in the face of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) continue to inspire generations.

Lou Gehrig Day is observed each year on June 2 to honor his life and legacy, raise awareness of ALS, and remember all those who have battled this devastating disease. The American Legion also recognizes the many veterans and military families who have been affected by ALS.

As Lou Gehrig famously said in his farewell speech, he considered himself “the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” Even in the face of unimaginable adversity, he chose gratitude, courage, and dignity.

Today, we remember Lou Gehrig, honor those living with ALS, support the search for a cure, and keep faith with all veterans and families affected by this disease.

05/29/2026

Today, American Legion Post 260 honors the memory of Frank Gilbert Jr., a dedicated public servant whose life was defined by service to both his country and his community.

Frank proudly served as a United States Navy Hospital Corpsman and remained an active member of the U.S. Naval Reserve, assigned to the Marine Corps throughout his military service. As every Marine knows, Corpsmen are more than medical professionals.❤️

His commitment to helping others extended beyond his military service through his work as a firefighter and paramedic for the City of Portage. Whether in uniform or serving his hometown, Frank answered the call whenever others were in need.

Today, we remember a Corpsman, a Reservist, a firefighter, a paramedic, and a proud American whose service will never be forgotten.

🇺🇸 Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate. Semper Fidelis. 🇺🇸

05/28/2026

🔥 GRILL RAFFLE ALERT! 🔥

American Legion Post 260 is giving you the chance to take home a Royal Gourmet Dual Fuel Grill just in time to finish out summer grilling season in style!

🌭 Royal Gourmet Dual Fuel Grill
✅ Propane & Charcoal Combination Grill
✅ Side Burner
✅ Grill Utensil Set Included
✅ Grill Cover Included

🎟️ Tickets
• 1 for $5
• 5 for $20

📅 Winner will be drawn at the Steamed Corn Picnic
August 8, 2026

📍 Winner does NOT need to be present to win.

Every ticket purchased helps support the programs and community efforts of American Legion Post 260 in Portage, including veterans assistance, youth programs, scholarships, patriotic activities, and community service projects.

Stop by Post 260 to get your tickets or see a Post member today!



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05/28/2026

Congratulations to Bruce on being featured in “Life in the Spotlight” by Portage.Life. This recognition is incredibly well deserved.

Thank you, Bruce, for a lifetime of service to veterans, to The American Legion, and to the Portage community. We are proud to call you one of our own. 🇺🇸

There are many criteria for being a good citizen, and lifelong Portage resident Bruce Thorn meets them all. Thorn was born and raised in Portage alongside five brothers. His childhood and young adulthood spanned a turbulent time in America; the 1950s were gripped by the Cold War, and the 1960s were....

05/27/2026

New law in Indiana exempts 100% disabled veterans from property taxes.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

City of Portage hosted its Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25th 2026.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is the foundation of our freedom. Today, we honor them, not just in words, but in how we live, serve, and support one another.

05/23/2026

Today, members of the American Legion Post 260 family, Portage High School JROTC & Football team, and several others from our community placed flags on the graves of veterans at Calvary Cemetery, Blake Road Cemetery & Robbins Road Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day.

While walking the cemetery, a young member of our Sons of The American Legion Squadron 260 placed a flag at the grave of Sgt. Michael Francis Murray, United States Marine Corps.

Sgt. Murray was killed in action during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 at just 23 years old.

For his extraordinary heroism in combat, he was awarded the Navy Cross, the second highest military decoration awarded for valor in combat. His citation tells the story of a Marine who repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire, led attacks against heavily fortified Japanese positions, and continued fighting with complete disregard for his own safety in order to protect his fellow Marines and accomplish the mission.

He made the ultimate sacrifice on one of the bloodiest battlefields in American history. And today, he rests here in Portage, Indiana.

This is what Memorial Day is about. Not cookouts. Not sales. Not a long weekend.

It is about remembering heroes like Sgt. Michael Murray. Men who gave everything for this country so future generations could live free.

May we never forget their names.
May we never forget their sacrifice.
And may we always teach the next generation what these flags truly represent. 🇺🇸

Read more about Sgt. Murray’s valor here: https://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient/recipient-8207/

05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, the American flag should be flown at half-staff until NOON, then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day.

This tradition honors those who gave their lives in service to our nation while also recognizing the living who continue to carry our country forward.

Please help us properly honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day.