ABOUT US
Established in Haymarket, Virginia, on 17 September 2005, American Legion Post 1799 is located in the 16th District of the American Legion, Department of Virginia. America's military veterans in the greater Haymarket area have joined together to support our community and demonstrate veterans still serve the Nation. We invite American men and women military veterans to contact us regarding membership.
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
Normally, our Post holds monthly general membership meetings at Giuseppe's Restaurant and monthly Post Executive Committee meetings at the Marsh Mansion, Heritage Hunt. All meetings are open to the membership. The Post's operations are guided by the annual Post Calendar. Our Post Commander leads the Post through staff planning and membership input, combined with American Legion national, department, and district guidance. While we are a local Post, we contribute to the American Legion national effort. We provide a wide selection of community support activities and we remain open to expanding our activities to meet membership expectations.
We hold annual elections to ensure our membership retain control of their Post. All members determine their level of participation - however - all members have unique talents and experiences to contribute to make their Post and community better. Our Haymarket Post was numbered "1799" to commemorate the year the town of Haymarket was charted.
Post Commander: Carlos Collat
Post 1st Vice Commander: Kevin "Flash" Garcia
Post 2nd Vice Commander: Rob Brock
Post Adjutant: Dennis Corrigan
Post Finance Officer: Rich Martin [email protected]
Post Judge Advocate: Vacant
Post Historian: Bill Parker
Post Chaplain: Jim Sutton
Post Sergeant-At-Arms: Don Norris
Post Service Officer: Jay Little
Post Public Affairs Officer: Josh Lanier
6th Past Post Commander Ward Nickisch
5th Past Post Commander David Revill
4th Past Post Commander Richard Menton
3rd Past Post Commander Mike High
2nd Past Post Commander Susan Karnecki - deceased.
1st Past Post Commander John Vaglia - deceased.
Post 1799 Vision Statement (2023)
- Continue providing quality support to all participating Post 1799 Legionnaires, their families, and neighborhood youths.
Post 1799 Mission Statement (2023)
- To advance the understanding of patriotism and responsibility of participating Legionnaires using the four pillars of Veteran Assistance, National Defense, Americanism, and Children & Youths.
- To promote individual integrity, self worth and social camaraderie in an "outreach" focus and approach to the community.
Post Commander Carlos Collat appointed following Legionnaires for 2025-2026.
- Post Fund Raising Chairman - Carlos Collat
- Post Budget Officer - Ernie Whitehouse
- Post Oversight & Outreach Programs Co-Chairman - Mike Blythe
- Post Oversight & Outreach Programs Co-Chairman - Ernie Whitehouse
- Post Membership Status Chairman - Kevin Garcia
- Post Event Coordination Chairman - Rob Brock
- Post Nomination Committee Chairman - Rob Brock
- Post Blood Drive Chairman - Karl Jarvis
- Post Boys/Girls State Representative - Irwin Lazar
- Post Info Website Chairman - Bob Wyman
- Post Finance Committee Chairman - Carlos Collat
- Post Willing Warrior POC - Chuck Berge
- Post Get Out The Vote POC - Lee Chambers
- Post H.S. Jr. ROTC Representative - David Shuler
- Post POW-MIA POC - Ward Nickisch
- Post Wreaths Across America POC - Sharon Page
- Post Logistics POC - Mickie Hernandez
- Post Parade Vehicles POC - Buddy Wagner
- Post Vettes for Vets POC - Chuck Berge
- Post Sweats for VA Vets POC - Dennis Corrigan
- Post Community School Liaison Representative - Rich Carey
- Post Oratory Competition POC - Gary Comerford
Our Post 1799 Bylaws dated 23 April 2022, passed by unanimous vote at General Membership Meeting, 23 April 2022.
Apply today to join the American Legion and Post 1799 with this application. Just download! The instructions are on the application.
American Legion Officer's Guide and Manual of Ceremonies - 2024
American Legion Adjutant's Guide - 2024
American Legion Post 1799
Chartered 2005
Post Constitution, dated 23 October 2021, passed by unanimous vote at General Membership Meeting, 23 October 2021.
Retired American Legion Post Manuals
The Founders of American Legion Post 1799 signed the originating document dated 23 April 2005.
Our Charter Members
of American Legion Post 1799
Brion Klecker
Richard Dawson
Nathan C. Davis
Irwin M. Lazar
Gordon F. Bradburn
James Zimmerman
Alfred Brooks
Robert D. Wyman
Jerome Burchard
Kenneth Ductor
Judith Bendig
Barb Peters
James E. Vaglia
Richard Dorow
Susan R. Karnecki
All questions regarding trifold should be directed to Post Cdr Carlos Collat at 410-978-2226.
Our new Post 1799 Trifold Brochure, 1 Jan 2026, is now available for download here.
