Signal Mountain is a town with a deeply rooted veteran community, rich in historical ties to the Nation’s Armed Forces. Signal Mountain has even been extremely fortunate to have had two recipients of the Medal of Honor, the Nation’s highest award for bravery and heroism in combat, Captain Larry Taylor and Tech Sgt. Charles Coolidge, call home. A group of talented veterans (former, and even some currently serving, from all eras and branches of service) took it upon themselves to formalize the formation of a group with State and National affiliation, the American Legion, and are looking to get involved and make an impact on our community. In just a few short months they have met and devised several different opportunities to serve the veterans within the community. They have been working with local and state leadership, as well as local business owners to foster a positive and lasting impression on the community, and ultimately to help the veterans know within the community that there is mutual respect, honor, and gratitude for each and everyone. In keeping with the tradition of honor, the Post has been graciously provided the opportunity to honor the recently departed Captain Larry Taylor, and name the Post in his honor. The date of the official presentation of the charter post has yet to be announced, but will be open to veterans wishing to join the celebration, leadership within the TN Department of the American Legion, as well as local business owners and stakeholders within the community. An extra special extension of an invitation goes out to all Vietnam War/era veterans to attend this presentation ceremony as well. The regularly scheduled meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm, and while the Post is based out of CF Signal Mountain at 4201 Taft Highway #100, the meetings will typically be held at the Bachman Community Center. The exception will be this next meeting, which will take place on the 25th of March at 6:30pm at Bachman Community Center.
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with “comfort items” and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation’s veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
by Andrew Flor
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with “comfort items” and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation’s veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
by Andrew Flor
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