American Legion

"Still Serving America" is the motto of the American Legion. Veterans who continue their service to America by still serving their communities. Veterans whose involvement in the community creates and supports the feeling of camaraderie which makes the American Legion the nation�s largest and the most respected organization of wartime veterans.

For God and Country we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: 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; To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpful.

The American Legion. Patriotism. Service. Fraternity. It�s a powerful package! It�s a program of involvement in the many facets of your life. It�s a program which can have a positive influence in the lives of you and your family. It�s a program of promise!

If you have served at least one day of federal active military duty during any of the following dates and were honorably discharged or you are still serving honorably, you are eligible for membership in the American Legion.

WWI: April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918

WWII: December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946

Korean War: June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955

Vietnam War: February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975

Lebanon/Grenada: August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984

Panama: December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990

Persian Gulf: August 2, 1990 to cessation of hostilities as determined by the U.S. Government

American Legion Post 92 has sponsored many local activities. They have done the "Avenue of Flags" at the Northwood Cemetery; Memorial Day services; Sponsorship of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; Sponsored Scholarships and much more. The meetings are the 3^rd Thursday of every month from September to May at 8:00pm at the American Legion Hall. The dues are $20.00 per year.  Contact Robert Johnson 701-587-5808 or Rodney Klevberg at 701-587-5163 for more information.