Coolidge American Legion Post 54
Description
The American Legion is a private club that offers a bar, diner and other services to veterans and their guests. Eligibility for American Legion membership is limited to those honorably discharged veterans and current personnel of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Air Force who served at least one day of active duty during any of the following periods:
World War I (April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918) were also eligible; the last such member of that group died in 2011.
World War II: December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (except that for the U.S. Merchant
Marine eligibility dates are December 7, 1941 to August 16, 1945)
Korean War: June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955
Vietnam War: February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
Lebanon and Grenada: August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984
Panama: December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990
Persian Gulf War and Global War on Terrorism: August 2, 1990 to present
Membership peaked for the Legion right after World War II, when enrollments doubled from 1.7 million to 3.3 million. After the Korean War, there were 2.5 million Legionnaires. As baby boomers joined, membership increased to 3.1 million in 1992. However, membership has slowly been decreasing since then. In 2013, the Legion reported 2.3 million members.
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facebook.comWanna go out to eat on the weekends, but tired of going to the same old places? Well, support your vets and come on down to the Coolidge American Legion Post 54 (AKA William David Hood Post 54)!!! Dining Hall is a SMOKE FREE area. OPEN: Friday 5 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday 8 am - 12 pm The Legion is located on the corner of Main St. and Northern Ave in Coolidge, AZ 85128 Our menu has a variety to choose from: Such as Cod fish, Loaded Baked Potatoes, Rib Eye & Top Sirloin steaks, combo platters, Shrimp, Pork Chops, fat, juicy burgers & so much more! Friday Specials include: All you can eat Cod Fish $8.75 Loaded Baked Potatoes $4.50 (add to your meal for only $1.00) We also accept Pick Up orders!!! Just call (520) 723-3820. DISCLAIMER: Only Members and their guests can get drinks from the bar, but Vets are always welcome to join, as well as immediate family members of Vets. Check out our official Facebook page for any further information you need regarding the services offered by the Legion and how to join: https://www.facebook.com/coolidgeamericanlegionpost54
Who's joining us tonight at Coolidge American Legion Post 54 for some competitive gaming & prizes?! Get your youngins over to show off how good their skills are! Or show off some of your own. 😉💪🚶♂️🧓 It's fun for the whole family AND your friends!
Have you forgotten about our Veterans Day Breakfast & Program coming up at Coolidge American Legion Post 54? We haven't! Dropping this post on your News Feed to remind you to prepare yourself! Only 3 1/2 weeks left to schedule your time off!
Spaghetti dinner is coming up shortly! Mark it on your calendars! $7.00 entry fee and then it's ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!
Making plans for this weekend? Add the Legion to your list! We have fabulous specials we are itching for you to try out! Pick up orders are accepted!
Thank you John Natalie Bagnall for the photo share!
Join us for the celebration & make a day of it with family/friends!
Legionnaire Meetings have now been moved to the first Thursday of EVERY month. Thursday, November 2, 2017 will be the first meeting of this change.
Don't forget to attend our monthly Legionaires meeting(s) to discuss upcoming events, ideas/concerns, and vote on any pressing matters necessary to ensure a fair and decisive judgment. SPECIAL NOTE: Nominations & Elections
Photo Credit: John Natalie Bagnall
Thank you Natalie for sharing this! Join us tonight for an AMAZING selection of delectables.
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