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Terrific all you can eat breakfast at Post 72 in Warrenton. Folks from all around the District celebrating Fathers Day with fellow Legionnaires.

Quite the crowd of fine young men checking in for American Legion Boys State

American Legion Boys State checkin.

Don't forget to register for this awesome event before it is too late.

The 16th District Held it's Spring Conference at Post 290 in Stafford. It was a packed room for those who attended. The day began with a Corn-Hole Tournament among those attending. The hospitality shown by Post 290 was outstanding with a very nice lunch served for those who cared to partake. We encourage all members of any Post within the District to attend the District Conferences and Conventions to learn more about the larger American Legion organization and family. Those in Post Officer postions and Committee Chairs are highly encouraged to attend to obtain current information about the programs they manage as well as share knowledge with their peers in other Posts within the District. We look forward to seeing many more at the next District Convention. ... See more

The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students.

Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.

The program has featured numerous politicians and prominent contestants over the years, including former president candidate Alan Keyes and CNN anchor Lou Dobbs. ... See more

The American Legion Northern Region of Virginia JROTC Annual Drill Competition was held Saturday, January 27, 2018. The event featured teams from JROTC programs competing in Unarmed Inspection, Armed Platoon, Color Guard and Armed Exhibition and was hosted by the Liberty High School Army JROTC at Liberty High School in Bealeton, VA.

The event kicked off with 16th District Commander Mark Meier playing "To The Colors" while the Liberty High School Army JROTC Color Guard posted the colors.

Congratulations to all of the participants for providing a stellar exhibition. These fine young men and women represented their schools and their American Legion Post sponsors very well.

1st Place Overall winner was Patrick Henry High School Air Force JROTC from Ashland, VA sponsored by Legion Post 175 of Mechanicsville, VA.

2nd Place Overall winner was Fishburne Military School Army JROTC from Waynesboro, VA sponsored by Legion Post 340 of Waynesboro, VA.

3rd Place Overall winner was South Lakes High School Army JROTC from Reston, VA sponsored by Legion Post 184 of Herndon, VA.

Patrick Henry School will represent the Northern Region at the American Legion Department of Virginia JROTC Annual Drill Competition. This event will take place in Rockwell Hall Gym at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek on March 9, 2018. ... See more

The 2018 16th District American Legion Department of Virginia Oratorical Contest was held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Culpeper American Legion Post 330. Emmanuel Murphy, a senior at Christ Chapel Academy located in Woodbridge was this year’s 16th District winner. The title of Mr. Murphy’s prepared oration was the “The Constitution Calls Us To Humility.” As the winner, Mr. Murphy will receive $250 from the District and will represent the District at the Northern Zone Contest to be held on February 11, 2018 at the Fairfax American Legion Post 177, located at 3939 Oak Street Fairfax, VA 22030-3725. Mr. Murphy’s sponsor was Joanne Smoot of Remington American Legion Post 247.

The second place finisher was Savannah Olyniec, a senior at North Stafford High School, who represented Stafford American Legion Post 290 at the District Contest. Ms. Olyniec will receive $150 from the District. The title of her oration was “First Words.” Ms. Olyniec’s mentor was David Skeen of North Stafford High School.

Learn more about the opportunities for scholarships and other competitions by visiting the 16th District website, https://16dvalegion.org. ... See more

The Fisher House is standing by to pay out survivor benefits and get surviving family where they need to go. This is an amazing commitment to ensure that the govt shutdown does not affect taking care of the families of those we have lost.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/charity-to-provide-military-survivor-benefits-during-shutdown/ar-AAv06xV ... See more

A Maryland based charity has promised to ensure the families of fallen troops will be paid survivor benefits during the government shutdown.