The American Legion - A Pledge to Service
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Troops' Welcome Home Ceremoney

The 452 OD CO will be welcomed Home this Saturday (January 7th) at the Dakota Event Center. Doors open to the public at 11am with the ceremony starting at noon.

Widwinter Conferences

The Department of SD will hold the annual Midwinter Conferences at the Cedar Shores convention center, February 10th - 12th

Riders chapter in Aberdeen

The Aberdeen Chapter of the American Legion Riders meets on the THIRD THURSDAY of each month, at 7:00.  The Riders are members of the American Legion Family (The American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion), as well as their spouses.  Riders membership is regional, you can belong to any post, squadron, or unit in the Department (South Dakota) and still ride with the Aberdeen Chapter.  The Riders are a program of The American Legion and the sponsoring post, not a motorcycle club.  While the Riders do share an enthusiasm for motorcycle riding, the primary goal is still service to the community, state, and nation.  Feel free to read the chapter by-laws for more information, or to write the post with any questions.

Sons of The American Legion

There is interest in starting a Squadron of the SAL in Aberdeen, but more members are needed to charter one.  SAL membership is open to male descendants (including stepsons and adopted sons) of Legionnaires, or of deceased veterans who were eligible for membership in The American Legion - members can range in age from elementary school to retirement.

The Sons can be a dynamic, active part of both the post and the community at large, but only if a squadron is started.  If you are interested in helping to charter an SAL Squadron in Aberdeen, please contact the post.

Future Department Conventions:
2012 – Watertown June 14-17
2013 – Rapid City (hosted by District) June 6 – 9
2014 – Pierre, June 19-22

Future National Convention Sites
Indianapolis - Aug. 24-30, 2012
Houston - Aug. 23-29, 2013
Charlotte, N.C. - Aug. 22-28, 2014