American Legion Post 97 – San Tan Valley, AZ

Arizona American Legion College Offered By State

September 25, 2016September 25, 2016 admin 0 Comment

Local Legionnaires Now Have A New American Legion Education Opportunity in Arizona called Arizona American Legion College.

Community Supporters

Support Post 97 When You Shop at Fry’s

July 18, 2016July 19, 2016 admin 0 Comment

If you’ve wondered how you can monetarily support American Legion Post 97 it’s very easy to do without spending any

Community Events

FLAG DAY

June 14, 2016June 13, 2016 admin 0 Comment

In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the

American flag background - shot and lit in studio

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MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE

May 31, 2016July 19, 2016 admin 0 Comment

Memorial Day Message
As written by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, May 27, 2016
To all of the men and women of

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ARMED FORCES DAY

May 30, 2016July 19, 2016 admin 0 Comment

ARMED FORCES DAY
Saturday, May 21, 2016
President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens

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National Military Appreciation Month

May 3, 2016July 19, 2016 admin 0 Comment

As a nation, we observe and participate in various national cultural and social awareness events through mass media attention and

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2nd Annual Hooked on Kids Fishing Derby

March 4, 2016May 27, 2016 admin 0 Comment

The 2nd Annual “Hooked on Kids Fishing Derby” was a huge success on Saturday April 9, 2016. Almost 90 kids,

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Third Annual Cruise-In for Vets Car Show

February 6, 2016May 27, 2016 admin 0 Comment

We are PROUD to announce
BIG O TIRES
and the
Southeast Valley Ledger
as our
ELITE SPONSORS

The third annual Cruise-In for Vets Car Show has

Community Membership Programs Services

Programs and Support

February 3, 2016February 7, 2016 admin 0 Comment

American Legion Post 97 offers members support and opportunities to grow while getting to know each other through programs like

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The Joint Service Color Guard advances the colors during the retirement ceremony of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Henry H. Shelton, at Fort Myer, Va., on Oct. 2, 2001. DoD photo by Helene C. Stikkel. (Released)

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Patriotism Still Matters To Us

February 2, 2016February 6, 2016 admin 0 Comment

It may be considered ‘old-fashioned’ in some circles, but at Post 97 we still salute the flag and say the

Membership

Our Members Are Legendary

January 25, 2016February 6, 2016 admin 0 Comment

The leadership of Post 97 has made a concerted effort to reach out to veterans who have distinguished themselves, both

Community Programs Youth Programs

Making A Difference for Our Youth

January 21, 2016April 25, 2016 admin 0 Comment

Legion Baseball
The recession of 2008 and the government structure of many housing developments in the San Tan Valley area have

Membership

Our Veterans Stories

January 1, 2016February 8, 2016 admin 3 Comments

Saltwater sailor finds peace behind a fishing pole
Water has been both a blessing and a curse for Walter ‘Phil’ Jordan.

American Legion Riders Programs

American Legion Riders

January 1, 2016April 24, 2016 admin 0 Comment

The American Legion Riders are Post 97 members directed by Robert Lafler who take group motorcycle rides in support of

Programs

Sons of The American Legion

January 1, 2016May 27, 2016 admin 0 Comment

The Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L.) is a program of The American Legion established in 1932 in Portland, Oregon.

Community

U.S. National Anthem

January 1, 2016May 15, 2016 admin 0 Comment

Amazing Rendition of the U.S. National Anthem
500 high school choir students sing the U.S. National anthem in a high-rise hotel.