Please see the document below for full details on the High School Oratorical Contest based on the latest guidance.  Hopefully we have Posts working on making sure they have a candidate ready to compete and we will have a very good Oratorical Contest. Important Dates/Locations: - District – Sunday, 24 January 2021 at Post 10 – start time is dependent upon number of contestants. Look to arrive NLT 0830.- Northern Region – Saturday, 20 February 2021 at Rapidan Baptist Church, 150 Rapidan Church Rd...

The annual Virginia Day On The Hill event will not be quite the same this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions. The Department of Virginia will not be hosting the usual gathering at Department Headquarters and we will not be having a bus to transport us to the Capital. Personal attendance and meeting with Legislators will be in accordance with the Capital guidelines for COVID-19 meetings with Legislators. However, we want to pass on a file containing a summary of the JLC 2021 initiatives along...

Manassas Post 10 Commander Mark Stein had the honor in December to presented dozens of blankets to Joyce Miller (Post 180) for distribution to Veterans at the Martinsburg VAMC and McGuire VAMC.  The blankets were handmade by Post 10 Legionnaire and Auxiliary member Marie Libby.  These blankets were distributed to the patients at the VAMCs and were greatly appreciated.

It is great regret we report the passing of Legionnaire Robert L. Bowen. The full obituary and announcement can be found at: https://vacremationservice.com/obituary/70274.

Legionnaires from the 16th District held numerous events yesterday to recognize our Veterans on Veterans day.  We have received photos and reports from Manassas Post 10, Culpeper Post 330, and Lovettsville Post 1836. Manassas Post 10 held an indoor ceremony at their Post.  You can find more photos of their event at https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3739278902751960&set=pcb.3739279712751879 Culpeper Post 330 held a Veterans Ride to Recognize event.  This was a 17 mile parade through Culpe...

A recent incident occurred where an individual robbed a local Post while conducting fund raising at a local Walmart. The incident resulted in some minor injuries to Legionnaires and loss of funds. Most important we are glad there were no serious injuries. There is nothing the Post members did wrong and we appreciate them sharing the details of the incident. Most important we need to remain vigilant in these times. Unfortunately we have anti-military individuals and individuals who would rather ...

Information came in after our original Veterans Day Activities news post was published.  Please see the flyer below for details on a Free Veterans Day lunch at Quantico Post 28.  Prices listed are for non-Veterans, Veteran meals are provided free.  This is for November 11th.  Please see the flyer below for more information or contact the Post for additional details.

Despite the COVID restrictions on gatherings there are still lots of activates throughout the 16th District that Posts and District Officers are participating in. Please see the list below and links to additional information. Lovettsville Post 1836 will be hosting a Veterans Day event on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 11 AM. The event will be held at the Lovettsville Veterans Memorial (aka Squirkle). For further information contact the Post Commander Lizzie Fontaine or Lovettsville Mayor Nate ...

Due to the government mandated restrictions on gatherings, numerous Veteran recognition events have been cancelled or limited. Culpeper County residents are resilient and will make sure our Veterans will be remembered on this special day. [su_document url="https://16dvalegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/201103.1-Veterans-Day-Program-Web.pdf" height="820" responsive="no"] Culpeper 2020 Veterans Day Ride For Recognition Program

Just a quick reminder that this Saturday, 3 October, is the John D Sudduth American Legion Post 72's Legion Riders Chapter sponsored Poker Run. Rain date is Sunday 4 October. All profits are dedicated to support area Veteran assistance programs. Registration is from 0900 - 1000hrs with the first bike out at 1000hrs. The 80 mile run is through the beautiful Northern Virginia countryside. Lunch is included in the $20 per rider participation fee. The run starts and finishes at Legion Post 72, 345 ...