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Proudly chartered on April 22, 1933, American Legion Post 145 has stood as a steadfast beacon of service to our Nation's veterans, their families, our community and our country. Rooted in traditional and driven by purpose, our mission is to:
                                                           

Support veterans and their families by helping them access the benefits and care they've earned
Foster patriotism through meaningful community service, public events, and educational outreach
Menitor and empoer our local youth, building tomorrow's leaders with today's values
We're honored to carry forward the leacy of those who served and we invite you to be a part of it.

Our mission is to enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. We are committed to supporting our veterans in any way we can, whether that's through offering resources and assistance or providing a place for them to gather and connect. We also strive to serve our local community through various initiatives and events. We welcome you to learn more about our organization and our commitment to serving those who have served our country


The American Legion, since its founding in 1919, is built upon four foundational pillars:
These four pillars guide the Legion's mission to strengthen the nation through programs, services, and advocacy.

The 4 pillars of the american legion ... The American Legion is built upon four main pillars of service: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth. These pillars represent the core values and areas of focus for the organization. Here's a breakdown of each pillar:

1. Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation:
This pillar focuses on ensuring that veterans receive the care, benefits, and support they deserve. This includes advocating for improvements to the Department of Veterans Affairs, addressing the claims backlog, and providing assistance to veterans with disabilities and special needs.

2. National Security:
The American Legion is committed to maintaining a strong national defense, advocating for support for troops, promoting military quality of life, and promoting policies related to homeland security and foreign relations, including advocating for a full accounting of POW/MIAs.

3. Americanism:
This pillar encompasses the Legion's commitment to upholding American ideals and promoting patriotism. This includes promoting civic engagement, supporting the flag, and fostering respect for the law and the nation.

4. Children & Youth:
The American Legion recognizes the importance of supporting the next generation and ensuring their well-being. This pillar focuses on strengthening families, supporting youth programs, and addressing issues like child welfare and youth development.

If you are a veteran in the area looking for camaraderie and fun while still serving your community,    Join Us

The American Legion Preamble
For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;
To maintain law and order;
To foster and perpetuate a 100-percent Americanism;
To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars;
To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;
To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;
To make right the master of might;
To promote peace and good will on earth;
To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy;
To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Our Post's Namesake

 

CPL Herbert L. Droddy

Birth July 31, 1897 KIA World War 1Oct 11, 1918 Home Hawthorne, Louisiana World War I  Unit/Group 1st Division, 28th Infantry Regiment US Army Herbert L Droddy was serving his country during World War I when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Droddy had the rank of Corporal. 


PFC John T. Cain

Birth May 14, 1893 KIA World War I Oct. 23, 1918 Home Leesville, Louisiana
Unit/Group 89th Division, 355th Infantry Regiment, Company E
John T Cain is buried or memorialized at Plot B Row 21 Grave 20, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France.
John T Cain was serving his country during World War I when he gave his all in the line of duty. 

 

American Legion Droddy- Cain Post 145 Officers 

The 2025-2026 Leadership of Post 145 is as follows:

Commander: Earl Mayo
First Vice Commander: George Johnson
Second Vice Commander: Jody Dowden
Adjutant: Donna Smith
Finance Officer: Robert A Williams
Chaplain: Karol Dawley

Historian: George Dhane
Judge Advocate:Barbara Foster
Service Officer: Brent Campbell
Sergeant Of Arms: Richard Wilbur 
Executive Commitee: Steve Ross
Executive Commitee: Reggie Strain
Executive Commitee: Mark Snesky

 

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WHY YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND PURPOSE


The American Legion stands as a beacon of inclusivity and camaraderie, offering a welcoming embrace to veterans and their families from all walks of life. Serving as more than just a gathering place, it fosters a sense of belonging and understanding within the veteran community, transcending differences, and uniting individuals under a shared bond of service. Legionnaires and their family members can also be eligible for a myriad of financial grants during times of financial hardship, natural disasters, or even for educational scholarships. ... Join for a Voice In our Nation's Capital
The American Legion is the nation's most influential, effective, and dependable advocate of veteran affairs fighting for better active-duty pay, improved housing for active-duty families and helping to ensure that the VA's medical system can properly care for veterans.

Join for Family
The American Legion stands as a beacon of inclusivity and camaraderie, offering a welcoming embrace to veterans and their families from all walks of life. Serving as more than just a gathering place, it fosters a sense of belonging and understanding within the veteran community, transcending differences, and uniting individuals under a shared bond of service.

Join for Benefits
Accredited American Legion service officers are specially trained to provide expert assistance, free of charge, to veterans and their families. Your membership also helps support American Legion Department Service Officers nationwide who assist veterans in preparing claims and obtaining their full military healthcare benefits through the VA.

Eligibility for membership in The American Legion:
Service: You must have served at least one day of active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Eligibility Period: The eligibility period is from December 7, 1941, to the present.
Discharge: You must have received an honorable discharge or be currently serving honorably.
Documentation: You'll need to provide documentation of your service, such as a DD-214 or other proof of discharge.
Current Active Duty: All current active duty military members are eligible for membership.

American Legion Membership Application

 

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Who We Are:
We are the male and female spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion.
Some of us are veterans ourselves.

Our Mission:
In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. ... In fulfillment of our Mission, the American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes:

To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families
To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion
To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship
To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy
To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government
To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities
To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through Service Not Self
If you would like to become a member of our organization come by American Legion Post 145 in Leesville, La ad fill out an appliction. You can download the application here

 

 
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Auxiliary Unit 145 Officers

The 2025-2026 Leadership of Unit 145 is as follows:

President: Karen Perkins
1st Vice Presiden : Cindy Cryer
Secretary: Cindy Cryer
Treasurer: Belinda Williams

Historian: Janice Friend
Chaplain: Cyndi Beekman
Sergeant-at-Arms: Kathy Mayo

Auxiliary membership application

American Legion Auxiliary National

American Legion Auxiliary Dept of Louisiana

 

 

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About the Riders
American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships. Since 2006, Riders nationwide have participated in the Legion Legacy Run, to annually raise money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund, established to provide scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel killed since Sept. 11, 2001.

Eligibility requirements
Members must hold membership in and be in good standing with The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion.
Members must be legally registered motorcycle owners or be the legally registered owner's spouse within the state of registration.
All operators must be properly licensed and insured per state laws.
All members must obey motor-vehicle laws in the state in which they are operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger.

Legion Riders Today
Currently, 106,000 American Legion Riders meet in over a thousand chapters in every domestic department and in at least three foreign countries. Riders in Iowa have formed an honor guard called The Five Star Freedom Riders, and Riders in Mulvane, Kan., founded the Patriot Guard to protect the sanctity of military funerals from protesters. Riders in all states have escorted military units returning home from combat tours overseas, conducted massive cross-country fundraising events for wounded warriors from all services, and have raised millions of dollars for countless local, state and national charities.

True to the Legion's grassroots tradition, each chapter manages its programs at the post level, where the best ideas are born. The Riders are part of many projects and events, including:

Rolling Thunder, the annual POW/MIA rally in Washington on Memorial Day weekend.
Annual regional rides such as Operation Wounded Warrior, sponsored by Riders in Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California and other Western states.
Local charity events in support of The American Legion and local communities.
Raising money for VA hospitals, women and children centers, children and youth centers, schools and other facilities.
Sponsoring or participating in motorcycle runs to benefit numerous charities.
Local memorial ceremonies and community parades.
The American Legion Legacy Run, an annual cross-country fundraising ride from National Headquarters in Indianapolis to the national convention city.
Riding to honor fallen military men and women, and to protect the sanctity of their funerals from those who would dishonor their memory.

 

Legion Riders Officers

The 2025-2026 Leadership of Unit 145 is as follows:

Director:  
Assistant Director: 
Secretary: 
Treasurer:  
Chaplain: 

Sgt-at-Arms: 
Historian:  
Ride Captain:  
Event Coordinator: 
Member at Large:  

 

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Membership Meeting second Tuesday of each month at 6pm

Membership Meeting second Tuesday of each month at 6pm

Membership Meeting second Tuesday of each month at 6pm

Membership Meeting second Tuesday of each month at 6pm

Membership Meeting second Tuesday of each month at 6pm

Membership Meeting second Tuesday of each month at 6pm

Membership Meeting second Tuesday of each month at 6pm


The Sons of The American Legion is divided into detachments at the state level and squadrons at the local level. A squadron pairs with a local American Legion post; a squadron’s charter is contingent upon its parent post’s charter. However, squadrons can determine the extent of their services to the community, state and nation. They are permitted flexibility in planning programs and activities to meet their needs, but must remember SAL’s mission: to strengthen the four pillars of The American Legion. Therefore, squadrons’ campaigns place an emphasis on preserving American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation’s children, caring for veterans and their families, and teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.

Our Mission: ... Since 1988, SAL has raised more than $9 million for The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. SAL members have volunteered over 500,000 hours at veterans hospitals and raised over $1,000,000 for VA hospitals and VA homes. The SAL also supports the Citizens Flag Alliance, a coalition dedicated to protecting the U.S. flag from desecration through a constitutional amendment.

Members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership.

Eligibility Requirements
All male descendants adopted sons, and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during the period of April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918, or any time from December 7, 1941, to date, who served honorably, as set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion, or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.

 

Sons Of The Legion Post 145 Leaders

2025-2026 Squadron 145 Officers

Commander: Eddie Gonzalez
1st Vice Commander: Eric Bennet
2nd Vice Commander: David Blackwell
Adjutant: Ronald Mayo

Finance Officer: Bobby Williams
Chaplain: Dakota Jordan
Sergeant at Arms: Ronnie Perkins
Historian: Edwin Koenck

 

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