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Permanently chartered on August 6th, 1920, the American Legion Department of Ohio is the 4th largest Department of the American Legion

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Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor America’s prisoners of war, remember those who remain missing, and stand with the families who continue to await answers.

More than 80,000 U.S. personnel remain unaccounted for from past conflicts. The mission continues.

You are not forgotten.

#POWMIA #YouAreNotForgotten #NationalPOWMIARecognitionDay #Veterans #Military #OhioVeterans by @ohio_legion

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NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK

The third week in September is National Security Officer Appreciation Week. This National Week recognizes the in-house and contract security personnel you see patrolling stores, schools, concerts, banks, and other business. Being a main pillar in The American Legion, The Department of Ohio wishes to recognize our security officers. Wish to recognize someone specifically you know? Leave a comment below.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 1,194,000 security officers in the United States. Records of security guards in action go back to the middle ages in Europe. Watchmen were employed to look after valuables as well as to observe and report on any incoming attacks. Later in America, they became known as night-watchmen. Eventually, the title evolved to a more general and inclusive title such as security guard, private patrol officer, or security officer.

When you see a security officer on the job, stop and thank them for their work.

Allied Universal initiated National Security Officer Appreciation Week in 2015. by @ohio_legion

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Buddy Check calls change lives. They also help your District in the Buckeye 500. 🏎️🏎️🏎️

If you're making Buddy Check calls, don't forget to tell us about them.

Every call strengthens a connection. Documented stories move your district up the leaderboard.

Connection saves lives. Every call counts.

Link to the documentation form is below:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ndGVUbxTWg by @ohio_legion

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Department Convention kicks off this weekend in Toledo!

Staff arrived early to prepare and have our final dinner with the Commander!

Commander- thank you for an amazing year! We appreciate your hard work and dedication to the Veterans and our programs. Anywhere you were requested, you showed up with a smile. You hit the ground running and have been non-stop ever since. Thank you for always supporting us and letting us know that our hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. In a few days you will have earned your long overdue time off before you join the Past Department Commanders Club. We hope you have an amazing convention!!!
❤️- Your 2025-2026 Department Staff by @ohio_legion

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New Website Transition in Progress:
5Day(s) : 20Hour(s) : 30Minute(s)

The American Legion Department of Ohio is currently transitioning to a newly redesigned OhioLegion.com experience.

Over the coming week, we will be launching new features, enhanced resources, and improved navigation to better serve our veterans, members, posts, districts, and communities across Ohio. During this transition, some website content, links, and online services may be temporarily unavailable as we complete final updates and system enhancements.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to build a stronger, more user-friendly online experience for the entire Ohio Legion Family.

If you need assistance locating information or accessing a resource during this transition, our team is ready to help.

📞 740-362-7478

📧 legion@ohiolegion.com

Thank you for your patience. by @ohio_legion

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🇺🇸 Veterans Wanted! 🇺🇸

Your service didn’t end when you took off the uniform.

Join American Legion Post 613 and connect with fellow veterans, support your community, and continue making a difference.

📍 27 S. Meadow Drive, Dayton, OH 45416

Come see what Post 613 is all about. We look forward to welcoming you home!

Veterans Strengthening Veterans.

#JoinPost613 #AmericanLegion #Veterans #DaytonOhio #trotwoodohio by @ohio_legion

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Thirteen folds.
2.3 pounds.
The weight of a folded flag, measurable in ounces.
But to those left behind, it’s heavier than the world.

Today, on Memorial Day, we gather not simply for a long weekend or the beginning of summer, but for a sacred purpose: to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Memorial Day reminds us that freedom is never free. Behind every flag waving proudly in the breeze is the sacrifice of someone who answered the call of duty with courage, honor, and selflessness. These heroes came from different backgrounds, different towns, and different generations, but they shared one common belief — that something greater than themselves was worth protecting.

Today we remember the soldiers who never returned home to their families. We remember the empty seats at dinner tables, the folded flags handed to grieving loved ones, and the countless dreams left unfinished. Their sacrifice allows us to live in peace, speak freely, and pursue our hopes without fear.

But remembrance is more than words. It is our responsibility to live in a way that honors their legacy — by showing kindness, serving our communities, protecting liberty, and caring for one another as fellow Americans.

As we enjoy this day with family and friends, let us also pause for reflection and gratitude. Let us teach future generations the meaning of sacrifice and the importance of unity. And let us never forget those who paid the ultimate price for our nation.

To all Gold Star families and to all who have lost loved ones in military service, we thank you. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

May we carry the memory of our fallen heroes not only today, but every day. by @ohio_legion

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Our wreath security this year is David Taylor- Post 613 District 3 and Heidi Woods Post 217 District 2

T-Minus 30 minutes by @ohio_legion

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Good Morning Legionnaires, ladies and gentlemen! Our young leaders are heading to Arlington!!!!

We will be live at 11:15am.

See you soon. by @ohio_legion

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Inagural Department of Ohio History Bee
Special Thanks to American 250!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVZErhcjbRS/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== by @ohio_legion

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