Who we are and what we do. First we are here
to support our fellow veterans. We also serve our community
and our young people with youth oriented programs. The Legion
strives to further a strong sense of patriotism and loyalty.
 | High School Oratorical Competitions: High school students vie
for college scholarships awarded by The American Legion by demonstrating
their knowledge of the United States Constitution in public speaking
contests on local, regional and national levels. For more information
contact Program Chairman Dan Level (540) 921-2398 |
| American Legion Baseball: For many years, one of our
country's best-known and most respected amateur athletic programs,
Legion ball has been the training ground for many of our major league
stars. Each year, about 86,000 boys experience the benefits of good
sportsmanship and team play. For more information contact Program
Chairman Bob Netherland (804) 556-2954 |
| Boys State/Boys Nation: American Legion Posts select
outstanding high school students to attend Boys State/Boys Nation every
year. During the week-long program, participants receive instruction on
citizenship and experience first-hand how their state and federal
governments function. For more information contact Program Director Mike
Harris (540) 569-6612. |
| Scouting Sponsorship: Legion posts sponsor
approximately 2,500 Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Explorer units each
year to foster wholesome development of America's youth. Annually,
the American Legion awards the Eagle Scout of the Year with a
college scholarship. For more information contact Program Chairman
Lowell Badgley at (434) 295-5952. |
| Junior Shooting Sports: Local legion posts offer
youth air rifle competition and basic safety instruction in
conjunction with the National Rifle Association. For more
information contact Chairman Bob Brady at (540) 347-7431 |
| Junior Law Cadet: Many legion posts work in
conjunction with law enforcement agencies have established
programs to introduce high school students to law enforcement
and to establish cadet camps. For more information contact
Legion Headquarters at (804) 353-6606 or
eeccleston@valegion.org |
| ROTC High School Drill Team Competition: High
School ROTC drill teams compete in several different
categories for the "General Colin Powell Trophy". For more
information contact Legion Headquarters at (804) 353-6606 or
eeccleston@valegion.org |
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