History
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 after World War I. It's a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization.
The American Legion's mission is to support veterans, active-duty military, and their families, while promoting patriotism and national security.
MISSION ELEMENTS
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Support veterans: Provide assistance with careers, education, health care, and stable housing
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Support active duty: Support active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve personnel
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Promote patriotism: Foster patriotism and responsible citizenship
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Promote education: Award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy
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Prevent suicide: Destigmatize mental health support, offer peer-to-peer resources, and train people in suicide prevention
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Provide disaster relief: Help families facing health care emergencies or other crises
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Comment on public issues: Publicly comment on issues that impact veterans, the military, and their families
TAL Post 620 Officers
Commander - Dave Fleming
Adjutant - Mike Schwab
1st Vice Commander - Jim Hilton
2nd Vice Commander - Jerome Bush
Sergeant at Arms - Dave Fleming
Finance Officer - Dave LaCosse
Chaplain - Lenette Young
Historian - Gene Bebau
Executive Members at Large:
Chris Brake
Robert Harding
Jeff Santos
Mark Sharitz
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Gambling Manager - Sarra Cruz
Club Manager - Marcy Brake