Post Membership Meeting
27 January 2024:
* 9:30 AM Coffee & Donuts
* 10:00 AM Official Meeting
* Heritage Hunt Marsh Mansion, Parlor Room
* We need all Post members to attend!
Scheduled Special Events
Pending Events 2023:
* IHOP Breakfast on Thursdays at 9:30 AM, Gainesville (Arrive early because it is THE veterans' social event!)
Welcome to American Legion Post 1799's website. Veterans are invited to contact the Post Adjutant (see CONTACT page) for joining the American Legion. All visitors interested in contacting Post 1799 are invited to contact the Post Adjutant. We are proud to be in the 16th District of the Department of Virginia.
Apply today to join the American Legion and Post 1799 with this application. Just download! The instructions are on the application. All honorably discharged or still serving US veterans are now eligible.
Post Executive Committee Meeting
20 December 2023:
* 6:30 PM Live Meeting * HH Marsh Mansion Living Room
* Post Membership always welcome to EXCOM meetings.
* Future leadership & budget.
1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024. The 2023 American Legion Membership Campaign and Year kicks off 1 July 2023. Current members will receive post card reminders from National Headquarters to renew. Of course, the quickest and best way to renew is to visit the renewal website at: http://www.legion.org/renew You will need your Membership ID# on your Membership Card and a credit card. The 2023 membership fee is $40.00. The National website has an easy option to "Pay Up For Life," including the fee calculator.
You can also pay directly by sending a check ($40) to American Legion, Post 1799 at American Legion Post 1799, ATTN: Adjutant, P.O. Box 1799, Haymarket, Virginia 20168-1799 .
Defenders of the 1st Amendment.
Prior to the start of any official Post meeting, our tradition is to encourage veterans to address any issue. During the official Post meetings, partisan party politics are not encouraged in keeping with American Legion HQ guidance. The American Legion stands for American patriotism - without partisan party rancor at official meetings. Identification as a veteran is expected.
In Virginia, we have elections annually and every Legionnaire is encouraged to vote.
Post Fund-Raising at Walmart. Volunteers should contact Post Finance Officer Buddy Wagner at 703-743-9695 for updates.
Did you know - All honorably discharged veterans, including Reserves, are eligible to register online and shop at the online exchanges the same way customers shop Amazon. The benefit does not include family members. For all the details and how to get started, go to:
Direct any questions to;
* Adjutant Dennis Corrigan, 571-236-7980, [email protected]
* Post Cdr Carlos Collat, 410-978-2226, [email protected]
* Post Service Officer Jay Little, (703) 220-2247, [email protected]
* Post Chaplain Chuck Berge, (703) 629-0206, [email protected]
Eligibility Information for the American Legion
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces on or after December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
*Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.
**U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
The American Legion values its independence and effectiveness on veterans' issues. This stance is best maintained by neutrality on all individual candidates or political parties. The American Legion, by legal definition, is non-partisan and supports "or opposes as necessary" only issues which impact the Four Pillars.
The American Legion's Four Pillars:
* Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
* National Security
* Americanism
* Children & Youth
IHOP Thursday Breakfast with Post 1799
DIAL 988 then PRESS 1
WELCOME BACK!
Legionnaire Russell Hansen
and Ethel Hansen
Tremendous Concert on 2 December!
Post 1799 Legionnaires are needed for ushers and greeters at 1:45 pm.
God Bless America and all who defend her! We swore an oath.
The 7 November Post Fall Family Banquet at BJ's was a wonderful success!
Master of Ceremonies John Lyver did a great job organizing the event. Our big turn-out of Legionnaires and their spouses was impressive. Food, drinks, and conversation were enjoyed by all.
25 November 2023, Saturday's Post Membership Meeting:
Post Everlasting Ceremony for past Legionnaire Sam Neide was held. His family attended.
Post projects were updated. Post Commander Carlos Collat announced five EXCOM officers would not run in May 2024 so all members are encouraged to give early consideration to stand for election.
Virginia Grand Military Band Concert
THIS COMING WEEKEND!
Saturday
December 2nd at 2:45 pm
CONCERT PROGRAM
Overture to Die Fledermaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johann Strauss II
The Band Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Schuman
March: Bay State Commandery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W.F. Burrell
Sleigh Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leroy Anderson
Cherubic Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
arranged by Ken Watson, VGMB
March of the Toys from Babes In Toyland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victor Herbert
Suite of Dances from The Nutcracker . . . . . . . . . Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Danse Arabe
Danse de la Fee Dragee
Danse des mirlitons
Danse russe. Trepak
March: Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company . . . . John Philip Sousa
A Christmas Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leroy Anderson
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus
4915 East Campus Drive
Alexandria, Virginia
No pre-concert talk prior to this concert
TICKETS: $25 FREE PARKING
Tickets may be purchased at the concert hall the afternoon of the concert
Credit cards now accepted
