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Syracuse, NY. – The Onondaga County American Legion welcomed their NYS leadership on Monday, September 30th, 2024 for a local tour and evening dinner of Onondaga County. The entourage consisted of […]
On Sunday, August 4th, 2024’s 5th and 6th Districts Membership Meeting held at the Arthur Butler Post 359 in East Syracuse, Commander Haumann received, on behalf of Onondaga County, the:
Commander Robert Haumann receives the Department Commander’s Membership Award. Read More »
Ten Onondaga County Posts received Certificates for Excellence in Membership dring the October 2024 Organizational Meeting. The American Legion Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Membership is awarded to
Ten County Posts Achieve Membership Goals for 2024. Read More »
Friday, September 20th, 2024 – SYRACUSE, NY Today, Mayor Ben Walsh, on behalf of the Syracuse and Onondaga County American Legion, issued a PROCLAMATION identifying September 20th, 2024, as Prisoner
Walsh PROCLAIMS September 20th, 2024, As POW/MIA Recognition Day in Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse, NYSyracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced that the Syracuse Hometown Heroes Banners are now being installed throughout the City. Speaking with a group of Veterans and neighbors at Kirk Park
HOMETOWN HEROES BANNERS BEING PLACED Read More »
Syracuse is a Purple Heart City. Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh declared Syracuse as a Purple Heart City and announced the kick-off to the Syracuse Hometown Heroes
SYRACUSE DESIGNATED AS PURPLE HEART CITY Read More »
Hello, My name is Chuck Iavarone, and I am proud to announce that American Legion Baseball is returning to Syracuse and Onondaga County. I am serving as the Onondaga County
Opening Game June 1st At Sunnycrest! Read More »
NEXT CALL TO ACTION! Veterans needed to attend the Syracuse City Hall ceremony declaring Syracuse a Purple Heart City and kicking off the Hometown Heroes Banner Project. When :
Syracuse Mayor Declares Syracuse A Purple Heart City. Read More »
CNY WATCHFIRE 2024 Information. If you wish to submit your Flag for retirement during the 2024 Watchfire, the paper below lists American Legion Posts where you can drop it off
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Onondaga County Elected Offices County Commander William Galvin 1st Vice Commander James Bass 2nd Vice Commander
A Good Day. Saturday, April 26th, 2025, saw the first meeting in some time for the Historic American Legion Syracuse Post 41. Initially chartered by Congress in 1919, the Post
Syracuse, NY: Syracuse, NY – The 2025 Convention Committee, working towards ensuring a safe and inviting environment for our incoming Legionnaires, held an American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course
CONGRATULATIONS to Legionnaire Lawrence Behling for his induction into ANAVICUS, an exclusive and honored component of the American Legion. Eighteen people were indicted in Washington, D.C., by the National Commander
CONGRATULATIONS Dunbar Post 1642 for achieving more than 105% of their membership goal by December 31st, 2024. Great team effort, great Post.Wayne Grevelding, Post Membership Chairman received the award, signed
Syracuse, NY – On February 5th, the Legion was contacted by Patriot Beth Newell, informing us of a damaged and worn American Flag being flown in front of 918 James
