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LEGION Mission Statement: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, to maintain law and order, to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism, to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the great wars, to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation, to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses, to make right the master of might, to promote peace and good will on earth.
LEGION Mission Motto: For God and Country
| LEGION HQ Address/LEGION Map: | LEGION Online |
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| Telephone: (202) 628 1776 | Make a donation LEGION EIN: 35-0144250 |
| LEGION Date Founded: | March 15, 1919 |
| LEGION Congressionally Chartered: | September 16, 1919 36 U.S. Code Chapter 217 |
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| National Commander: | Charles E. Schmidt |
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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 wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
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Eligibility Information
Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces. If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces during any of the war eras listed below, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving — you are eligible for membership in The American Legion! *AUGUST 2, 1990 TO TODAY (PERSIAN GULF/ WAR ON TERRORISM) U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII). |
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| Number of Chapters: | 11,978 |
| Members: | 1,400,000 |
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36 U.S. Code Chapter 217 – THE AMERICAN LEGION
§ 21701 – Organization
(a)Federal Charter.—
The American Legion (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b)Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 21702 – Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States;
(2) to promote peace and good will among the peoples of the United States and all the nations of the Earth;
(3) to preserve the memories and incidents of the 2 World Wars and the other great hostilities fought to uphold democracy;
(4) to cement the ties and comradeship born of service; and
(5) to consecrate the efforts of its members to mutual helpfulness and service to their country.
§ 21703 – Membership
An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation only if the individual—
(1) has served in the Armed Forces of—
(A) the United States at any time during any period from—
(i) April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918;
(ii) December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946;
(iii) June 25, 1950, through January 31, 1955;
(iv) February 28, 1961, through May 7, 1975;
(v) August 24, 1982, through July 31, 1984;
(vi) December 20, 1989, through January 31, 1990; or
(vii) August 2, 1990, through the date of cessation of hostilities, as decided by the United States Government; or
(B) a government associated with the United States during a period referred to in subclause (A) of this clause and was a citizen of the United States when the individual entered that service; and
(2) was honorably discharged or separated from that service or continues to serve honorably during or after that period.
§ 21704 – Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(4) establish State and territorial organizations and local chapter or post organizations;
(5) provide guidance and leadership to organizations and local chapters established under paragraph (4), but may not control or otherwise influence the specific activities and conduct of such organizations and local chapters;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) publish a magazine and other publications;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
§ 21705 – Exclusive right to name, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its State and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name “The American Legion” or “American Legion”. The corporation has the exclusive right to use, manufacture, and control the right to manufacture, emblems and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 21706 – Political activities
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
§ 21707 – Service of process
As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.
§ 21708 – Annual report
Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
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Annual National Meeting:
126th Continental Congress
When: June 28, 2017 – July 2, 2017
Where: DAR National Headquarters
Alabama
- AL 35540 Legion Post #106AL 35540 Legion Post#106
- AL 35442 Legion Post #327AL 35442 Legion Post#327
- AL 35072 Legion Post #420AL 35072 Legion Post#420
- AL 35175 Legion Post #243AL 35175 Legion Post#243
- AL 36010 Legion Post #145AL 36010 Legion Post#145
- AL 36853 Legion Post #140AL 36853 Legion Post#140
- AL 35115 Legion Post #96AL 35115 Legion Post#96
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Alaska
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Arizona
- AZ 86044 Legion Post #33AZ 86044 Legion Post#33
- AZ 85534 Legion Post #49AZ 85534 Legion Post#49
- AZ 86039 Legion Post #80AZ 86039 Legion Post#80
- AZ 85350 Legion Post #47AZ 85350 Legion Post#47
- AZ 85603 Legion Post #16AZ 85603 Legion Post#16
- AZ 85325 Legion Post #46AZ 85325 Legion Post#46
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Arkansas
- AR 71602 Legion Post #232AR 71602 Legion Post#232
- AR 71826 Legion Post #202AR 71826 Legion Post#202
- AR 72601 Legion Post #44AR 72601 Legion Post#44
- AR 71953 Legion Post #18AR 71953 Legion Post#18
- AR 72454 Legion Post #38AR 72454 Legion Post#38
- AR 71842 Legion Post #257AR 71842 Legion Post#257
- AR 72031 Legion Post #177AR 72031 Legion Post#177
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California
- CA 92501 Legion Post #883CA 92501 Legion Post#883
- CA 92311 Legion Post #855CA 92311 Legion Post#855
- CA 90221 Legion Post #719CA 90221 Legion Post#719
- CA 93263 Legion Post #865CA 93263 Legion Post#865
- CA 92365 Legion Post #0CA 92365 Legion Post#0
- CA 91762 Legion Post #112CA 91762 Legion Post#112
- CA 92583 Legion Post #0CA 92583 Legion Post#0
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Colorado
- CO 81435 Legion Post #12CO 81435 Legion Post#12
- CO 81527 Legion Post #2700CO 81527 Legion Post#2700
- CO 80654 Legion Post #76CO 80654 Legion Post#76
- CO 80747 Legion Post #134CO 80747 Legion Post#134
- CO 80424 Legion Post #175CO 80424 Legion Post#175
- CO 80835 Legion Post #77CO 80835 Legion Post#77
- CO 81428 Legion Post #97CO 81428 Legion Post#97
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Connecticut
- CT 6083 Legion Post #154CT 6083 Legion Post#154
- CT 6480 Legion Post #69CT 6480 Legion Post#69
- CT 6070 Legion Post #84CT 6070 Legion Post#84
- CT 6512 Legion Post #175CT 6512 Legion Post#175
- CT 6447 Legion Post #197CT 6447 Legion Post#197
- CT 6249 Legion Post #180CT 6249 Legion Post#180
- CT 6881 Legion Post #63CT 6881 Legion Post#63
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Delaware
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Florida
- FL 32901 Legion Post #81FL 32901 Legion Post#81
- FL 33881 Legion Post #8FL 33881 Legion Post#8
- FL 34748 Legion Post #52FL 34748 Legion Post#52
- FL 32059 Legion Post #377FL 32059 Legion Post#377
- FL 32425 Legion Post #44FL 32425 Legion Post#44
- FL 33134 Legion Post #98FL 33134 Legion Post#98
- FL 33025 Legion Post #261FL 33025 Legion Post#261
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Georgia
- GA 30222 Legion Post #186GA 30222 Legion Post#186
- GA 30217 Legion Post #148GA 30217 Legion Post#148
- GA 31776 Legion Post #324GA 31776 Legion Post#324
- GA 30606 Legion Post #20GA 30606 Legion Post#20
- GA 31059 Legion Post #6GA 31059 Legion Post#6
- GA 30156 Legion Post #304GA 30156 Legion Post#304
- GA 31598 Legion Post #529GA 31598 Legion Post#529
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
- IL 61467 Legion Post #727IL 61467 Legion Post#727
- IL 60056 Legion Post #1037IL 60056 Legion Post#1037
- IL 60633 Legion Post #272IL 60633 Legion Post#272
- IL 62692 Legion Post #262IL 62692 Legion Post#262
- IL 60827 Legion Post #303IL 60827 Legion Post#303
- IL 61089 Legion Post #592IL 61089 Legion Post#592
- IL 62258 Legion Post #292IL 62258 Legion Post#292
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Indiana
- IN 46962 Legion Post #286IN 46962 Legion Post#286
- IN 46222 Legion Post #466IN 46222 Legion Post#466
- IN 47130 Legion Post #35IN 47130 Legion Post#35
- IN 46953 Legion Post #166IN 46953 Legion Post#166
- IN 46536 Legion Post #363IN 46536 Legion Post#363
- IN 46011 Legion Post #282IN 46011 Legion Post#282
- IN 46148 Legion Post #152IN 46148 Legion Post#152
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Iowa
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Kansas
- KS 67333 Legion Post #138KS 67333 Legion Post#138
- KS 67661 Legion Post #252KS 67661 Legion Post#252
- KS 66203 Legion Post #327KS 66203 Legion Post#327
- KS 67022 Legion Post #134KS 67022 Legion Post#134
- KS 66403 Legion Post #214KS 66403 Legion Post#214
- KS 67335 Legion Post #51KS 67335 Legion Post#51
- KS 67024 Legion Post #201KS 67024 Legion Post#201
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Kentucky
- KY 42041 Legion Post #72KY 42041 Legion Post#72
- KY 40143 Legion Post #1KY 40143 Legion Post#1
- KY 41649 Legion Post #283KY 41649 Legion Post#283
- KY 42164 Legion Post #259KY 42164 Legion Post#259
- KY 40177 Legion Post #148KY 40177 Legion Post#148
- KY 41015 Legion Post #203KY 41015 Legion Post#203
- KY 41094 Legion Post #277KY 41094 Legion Post#277
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Louisiana
- LA 70586 Legion Post #558LA 70586 Legion Post#558
- LA 70067 Legion Post #344LA 70067 Legion Post#344
- LA 70003 Legion Post #396LA 70003 Legion Post#396
- LA 71019 Legion Post #118LA 71019 Legion Post#118
- LA 70767 Legion Post #160LA 70767 Legion Post#160
- LA 71417 Legion Post #8LA 71417 Legion Post#8
- LA 70005 Legion Post #137LA 70005 Legion Post#137
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Maine
- ME 4280 Legion Post #135ME 4280 Legion Post#135
- ME 4358 Legion Post #179ME 4358 Legion Post#179
- ME 4920 Legion Post #99ME 4920 Legion Post#99
- ME 4011 Legion Post #20ME 4011 Legion Post#20
- ME 4966 Legion Post #64ME 4966 Legion Post#64
- ME 4259 Legion Post #204ME 4259 Legion Post#204
- ME 4039 Legion Post #86ME 4039 Legion Post#86
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Maryland
- MD 21802 Legion Post #64MD 21802 Legion Post#64
- MD 21203 Legion Post #213MD 21203 Legion Post#213
- MD 21041 Legion Post #156MD 21041 Legion Post#156
- MD 20653 Legion Post #197MD 20653 Legion Post#197
- MD 20824 Legion Post #105MD 20824 Legion Post#105
- MD 21803 Legion Post #145MD 21803 Legion Post#145
- MD 20732 Legion Post #206MD 20732 Legion Post#206
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
- MI 48188 Legion Post #188MI 48188 Legion Post#188
- MI 48847 Legion Post #334MI 48847 Legion Post#334
- MI 49007 Legion Post #134MI 49007 Legion Post#134
- MI 49037 Legion Post #298MI 49037 Legion Post#298
- MI 48854 Legion Post #535MI 48854 Legion Post#535
- MI 49284 Legion Post #313MI 49284 Legion Post#313
- MI 49519 Legion Post #154MI 49519 Legion Post#154
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Minnesota
- MN 56601 Legion Post #14MN 56601 Legion Post#14
- MN 55965 Legion Post #166MN 55965 Legion Post#166
- MN 55066 Legion Post #54MN 55066 Legion Post#54
- MN 56201 Legion Post #167MN 56201 Legion Post#167
- MN 56285 Legion Post #229MN 56285 Legion Post#229
- MN 55421 Legion Post #555MN 55421 Legion Post#555
- MN 56131 Legion Post #386MN 56131 Legion Post#386
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Mississippi
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Missouri
- MO 63010 Legion Post #302MO 63010 Legion Post#302
- MO 63118 Legion Post #422MO 63118 Legion Post#422
- MO 64089 Legion Post #58MO 64089 Legion Post#58
- MO 65807 Legion Post #639MO 65807 Legion Post#639
- MO 63534 Legion Post #360MO 63534 Legion Post#360
- MO 65068 Legion Post #495MO 65068 Legion Post#495
- MO 63144 Legion Post #101MO 63144 Legion Post#101
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Montana
- MT 59105 Legion Post #119MT 59105 Legion Post#119
- MT 59011 Legion Post #19MT 59011 Legion Post#19
- MT 59860 Legion Post #112MT 59860 Legion Post#112
- MT 59833 Legion Post #134MT 59833 Legion Post#134
- MT 59230 Legion Post #41MT 59230 Legion Post#41
- MT 59261 Legion Post #79MT 59261 Legion Post#79
- MT 59758 Legion Post #78MT 59758 Legion Post#78
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Nebraska
- NE 69022 Legion Post #199NE 69022 Legion Post#199
- NE 68339 Legion Post #355NE 68339 Legion Post#355
- NE 68922 Legion Post #96NE 68922 Legion Post#96
- NE 68127 Legion Post #373NE 68127 Legion Post#373
- NE 68366 Legion Post #173NE 68366 Legion Post#173
- NE 68863 Legion Post #277NE 68863 Legion Post#277
- NE 68114 Legion Post #1NE 68114 Legion Post#1
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
- NJ 7033 Legion Post #470NJ 7033 Legion Post#470
- NJ 7660 Legion Post #40NJ 7660 Legion Post#40
- NJ 7753 Legion Post #266NJ 7753 Legion Post#266
- NJ 8872 Legion Post #211NJ 8872 Legion Post#211
- NJ 8505 Legion Post #349NJ 8505 Legion Post#349
- NJ 7080 Legion Post #243NJ 7080 Legion Post#243
- NJ 7470 Legion Post #326NJ 7470 Legion Post#326
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New Mexico
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New York
- NY 12054 Legion Post #1040NY 12054 Legion Post#1040
- NY 11550 Legion Post #390NY 11550 Legion Post#390
- NY 11566 Legion Post #1282NY 11566 Legion Post#1282
- NY 13206 Legion Post #1650NY 13206 Legion Post#1650
- NY 12901 Legion Post #20NY 12901 Legion Post#20
- NY 13642 Legion Post #65NY 13642 Legion Post#65
- NY 10304 Legion Post #1138NY 10304 Legion Post#1138
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North Carolina
- NC 27376 Legion Post #303NC 27376 Legion Post#303
- NC 28461 Legion Post #213NC 28461 Legion Post#213
- NC 27311 Legion Post #210NC 27311 Legion Post#210
- NC 27713 Legion Post #416NC 27713 Legion Post#416
- NC 28216 Legion Post #353NC 28216 Legion Post#353
- NC 27207 Legion Post #101NC 27207 Legion Post#101
- NC 28079 Legion Post #440NC 28079 Legion Post#440
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North Dakota
- ND 58602 Legion Post #3ND 58602 Legion Post#3
- ND 58775 Legion Post #253ND 58775 Legion Post#253
- ND 58568 Legion Post #264ND 58568 Legion Post#264
- ND 58043 Legion Post #108ND 58043 Legion Post#108
- ND 58343 Legion Post #217ND 58343 Legion Post#217
- ND 58372 Legion Post #276ND 58372 Legion Post#276
- ND 58277 Legion Post #169ND 58277 Legion Post#169
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Ohio
- OH 43558 Legion Post #479OH 43558 Legion Post#479
- OH 43420 Legion Post #121OH 43420 Legion Post#121
- OH 43316 Legion Post #344OH 43316 Legion Post#344
- OH 45690 Legion Post #142OH 45690 Legion Post#142
- OH 43613 Legion Post #587OH 43613 Legion Post#587
- OH 44001 Legion Post #197OH 44001 Legion Post#197
- OH 43537 Legion Post #320OH 43537 Legion Post#320
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
- PA 16407 Legion Post #365PA 16407 Legion Post#365
- PA 18067 Legion Post #353PA 18067 Legion Post#353
- PA 17408 Legion Post #791PA 17408 Legion Post#791
- PA 16365 Legion Post #747PA 16365 Legion Post#747
- PA 15301 Legion Post #897PA 15301 Legion Post#897
- PA 19601 Legion Post #12PA 19601 Legion Post#12
- PA 19124 Legion Post #738PA 19124 Legion Post#738
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
- TN 37041 Legion Post #7TN 37041 Legion Post#7
- TN 37401 Legion Post #14TN 37401 Legion Post#14
- TN 37162 Legion Post #23TN 37162 Legion Post#23
- TN 37831 Legion Post #199TN 37831 Legion Post#199
- TN 37864 Legion Post #104TN 37864 Legion Post#104
- TN 37305 Legion Post #131TN 37305 Legion Post#131
- TN 37349 Legion Post #78TN 37349 Legion Post#78
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Texas
- TX 76856 Legion Post #285TX 76856 Legion Post#285
- TX 78631 Legion Post #650TX 78631 Legion Post#650
- TX 75647 Legion Post #152TX 75647 Legion Post#152
- TX 76450 Legion Post #34TX 76450 Legion Post#34
- TX 76205 Legion Post #71TX 76205 Legion Post#71
- TX 75169 Legion Post #303TX 75169 Legion Post#303
- TX 75974 Legion Post #520TX 75974 Legion Post#520
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
- VA 23187 Legion Post #39VA 23187 Legion Post#39
- VA 23061 Legion Post #75VA 23061 Legion Post#75
- VA 20122 Legion Post #1995VA 20122 Legion Post#1995
- VA 24212 Legion Post #12VA 24212 Legion Post#12
- VA 20188 Legion Post #360VA 20188 Legion Post#360
- VA 23316 Legion Post #56VA 23316 Legion Post#56
- VA 20118 Legion Post #295VA 20118 Legion Post#295
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
- WI 53048 Legion Post #347WI 53048 Legion Post#347
- WI 53211 Legion Post #331WI 53211 Legion Post#331
- WI 53807 Legion Post #104WI 53807 Legion Post#104
- WI 54114 Legion Post #66WI 54114 Legion Post#66
- WI 54638 Legion Post #309WI 54638 Legion Post#309
- WI 53565 Legion Post #170WI 53565 Legion Post#170
- WI 53597 Legion Post #360WI 53597 Legion Post#360
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Wyoming
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