Sons of The American Legion - Detachment of New York
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The 2010 Legislative Program
As members of the Sons of The American Legion we follow the American Legion Legislative efforts putforth by our American Legion Department of NY. The Department of NY American Legion ...Full Story
Fang Wong For National Commander
Fang A. Wong was born in Canton, China and immigrated to the United States in November 1960 at the age of twelve. He attended New York City public schools and has been a naturalized citizen since January 1963. Mr. Wong volunteered for the U. S. Army in May 1969 and served 25 months in Vietnam. He retired from the Army in May 1989 as a Chief Warrant Officer (CW3). In addition to his Vietnam service he also served tours of duty in Germany, Korea, and several stateside military bases. His ...Full Story
American Legion to DoD: Fix the Combat Gear 2009-12-16WASHINGTON (December 16, 2009) - The American Legion calledreports that soldiers are being sent to combat with deficient gear andlack of training "completely unacceptable." ...Full Story |
Legion Applauds Resolution of Flagpole Dispute 2009-12-09WASHINGTON (Dec. 9, 2009) - Calling the decision of the SussexSquare Homeowners' Association Board to withdraw legal action against aWWII hero, "a great decision," the leader of The American Legioncongratulated ...Full Story |
Veterans benefits Information Sites 2009-12-06Please share with those who may benefit from it.Below are web-sites that provide information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them. Accordingly, there are many sites that explain ...Full Story |
Special Olympics Volunteers Needed 2009-12-05Our Children and Youth Chairman, Bill Lutz, would like to inform everyone that the Winter Special Olympics are looking for volunteers to come help up in Syracuse this year. If ...Full Story |
American Legion assisting Ft. Hood shooting victims 2009-12-05INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 23, 2009) – The American Legion’s Operation Comfort Warriors program is donating gift cards to the men and women who were wounded at Ft. Hood earlier this month.“Americans ...Full Story |
Legion to support WWII veteran’s fight for flagpole 2009-12-05‘We will pay his legal bills if necessary,’ says National Commander WASHINGTON – The American Legion has joined the fight being waged by a Medal of Honor recipient against a Virginia ...Full Story |
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