Everyone has heard of the American Legion. Or nearly everyone. But what is this organization that sponsor local scholarships and has Friday Night Fish Fries?
You might not know that Congress chartered the American Legion in 1919; the group was established to focus on supporting veterans, service members, and communities. The American Legion proved to be instrumental in forming what we now know as the Veterans Administration. To this day, they continue to lobby for funding to provide medical, disability, and other desperately needed services for veterans worldwide.
During a Legion conference in 1920, the Flag Code, was drafted and later adopted by Congress. Then, in 1943 the GI Bill of Rights was drafted, which is said to be the most outstanding achievement of the American Legion. Demanding a full accounting of all POWs and MIAs, the GI Bill of Rights is one of the loudest fights the Legion still battles over. This non-profit organization's members continue to demand better for all veterans, service members, and their families.
The members of the American Legion Post 16, located in Fallon, Nevada, are indeed an institution, serving the community and their brothers and sisters in arms for 100 years this September. If you are currently serving or are the family member of someone who has served, take a moment to join Post 16, where you will find dozens of resources and a sense of camaraderie that is unmatched. Located at 90 N Ada Street is a historic building brought to Fallon from Hawthorne and is the home of Post 16. With a meeting hall, and a small watering hole that is open to the public, many great stories are passed from one generation to the next.
Like most non-profit organizations, the American Legion Post 16 relies on community fundraiser events to continue their mission and lobby for continued changes that veterans and service members alike rely on to integrate back into life outside the various service branches. If you visit American Legion Post 16 on Facebook, you can see the weekly events hosted in the meeting hall.
Upcoming Events:
April 24, 2021, the Legion ladies will be hosting their Texas Hold 'em Tournament scheduled for 5 pm with signups at 4, a $25 buy-in with $10 additional buy-ins within the first hour! If you are looking for an excellent time that serves a significant cause, make sure to stop in and say hello.
The Sons of the American Legion are hosting a camping raffle, with 250 tickets for sale for a chance to win various camping gear. Tickets are $10 apiece.
Fish Fry is the 1st Friday each month, April thru October, from 6-8 pm or until sold out. A mere $7 gets you Icelandic Cod, French fries, macaroni salad, and dessert.
Bubba's Burgers Night is the 2nd Friday each month, April thru October, from 6-8 pm or until sold out. $7 gets you one of Bubba's Burgers and your choice of fries or onions rings.
Chicken Wing Dinner is the 3rd Friday each month, April thru October, from 6-8 pm or until sold out. $10 gets you a plate of chicken wings in BBQ or buffalo with a side of fries and carrot and celery sticks with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese.
April 23 is Teriyaki Chicken Dinner from 6-8 pm or until sold out. $7 gets you a plate of chicken teriyaki, fried rice, and cream cheese wontons.
May 21 Friday Night Tacos from 6-8 pm or until sold out. $7 get you chicken or ground beef tacos, rice, beans, chips & salsa.
The American Legion Post 16 does incredible things for not only the active military and veterans in Fallon, but for the community as a whole. It is also worth your time and money to stop in on Friday night and grab a plate. You find a friend – or ten that want to share their story and friendship with you, and it is worth your weight in gold.
Please keep your eyes out for the 100th Birthday Celebration in September for Post 16. It will be a grand affair. The American Legion also rents their meeting hall for a reasonable fee. If you are interested in making raffle donations for any of the events, they are tax-exempt.
If you do get a chance to stop by, let ‘em know Lance's Friend sent ya!
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