General Membership Meeting:
24 January 2026:
* 9:00 AM Coffee & Donuts
* 10:00 AM Official Meeting
* Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant, Haymarket.
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:
21 January 2026:
* 6:30 PM Live Meeting
* Heritage Hunt Club House
Craft Room (downstairs)
* Post Membership always welcome to EXCOM meetings.
1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026. The 2025 American Legion Membership Campaign and Year kicks off 1 July 2025. 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 2025 membership fee is $45.00. 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 ($45) 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 & Dominion Valley Giant in September. Volunteers should contact Carlos Collat 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 James Sutton, (713) 969-6577, [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
DIAL 988 then PRESS 1
Highlights - January Events!
Scheduled Special Events:
* IHOP Breakfast on Thursdays at 9:00 AM, Gainesville (Arrive early because it is THE veterans' social event!) Post updates start at 9:30 AM.
God Bless America and all who defend her! We swore an oath.
1 January 2026, New Year's Day
6 January 2026, Post 1799 American Legion Oratorial Contest - Rehearsal. 4:00 PM, Battlefield High School, Legionnaires are invited to attend.
9 January 2026, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
13 January 2026, Post 1799 American Legion Oratorial Contest, 4:00 PM, Battlefield High School. Legionnaires are invited to attend.
21 January 2026, Post EXCOM Meeting - 6:30 PM, Wednesday, Heritage Hunt Club House, Craft Room (downstairs).
24 January 2026, Post General Membership Meeting 10:00 AM, Saturday, Giuseppe Italian Restaurant, Haymarket, (upstairs).
Post 1799 participation in the American Legion Oratorial Contest is moving forward! We have great Battlefield High School candidates.
Legionnaires are invited to contact 1st Vice Cdr Kevin Garcia to participate on the 6 January and 13 January oratory events. Kevin is at 703-725-7916.
The 18 December 2025 weekly IHOP breakfast gathering was the Post End-of-Year Celebration. IHOP management brought forward an impressive mountain of pancakes and eggs for our team. Chaplain Jim Sutton delivered an inspired prayer. We look forward to a dynamic 2026.
