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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the rules concerning wearing the American Legion cap?
This is a summary of the rules:
The Legion cap should be worn by its members only when in
attendance at official Legion meetings or ceremonies or as official
guests at patriotic or other civil functions or by individuals when
officially representing the American Legion on public occasions. It
is not proper to wear an American Legion cap while eating a meal at
an official American Legion or civic luncheon or dinner.
The cap should not be worn in a place of worship except by the honor guard or color guard.
Legionnaires not in formation will uncover upon entering a place
of worship, such as for a funeral, and remain uncovered during
the entire service and will re-cover after leaving the place of
worship. At the graveside the cap should be held in the right
hand over the heart during the entire service. In cold and inclement
weather, the cap should not be doffed.
In Legion meetings the cap should be worn except during moments
of the “Pledge of Allegiance,” prayer, and when standing in silent
reverence in memory of departed comrades, when the cap should be
held with the right hand over the heart.
A Legionnaire wearing the cap should behave in proper accordance
as to salutes, etc., the same as if the member was wearing the
military uniform. If not wearing the Legion cap, the ordinary rules
of etiquette for civilian dress should be observed.
Female members should wear their caps in the manner prescribed
for female personnel of the armed services. This is suitable for
most situations, but taste and common sense should prevail. By
American Legion tradition, a female Legionnaire is afforded the
opportunity to leave her cap on during the Pledge of Allegiance,
National Anthem, prayer and during meals.
Legionnaires wishing to attach decorations and/or other official
insignia to their caps are advised to follow the guidelines in the
Officer’s Manual, Section 2, Manual of Ceremonies, General
Instructions.
Does the Post have a restaurant or bar, and if so, what times
are they open?
The Post has a Club Room which is open for special events. The Post does not have a restaurant.
When is the Post open?
The Post is only open during bar hours as shown above, for monthly
meetings, and for special events.
Does the Post provide a way of retiring US flags that are
worn?
When the United States flag becomes worn, torn, faded or badly
soiled, it is time to replace it with a new flag, and the old flag
should be "retired" with all the dignity and respect befitting our
nation's flag. The Post holds a flag retirement ceremony
periodically for this purpose. We gladly accept your flags for
retirement and proper disposal. Please bring it to the Post during
the monthly meeting which is on the third Wednesday of each month
starting at 7 PM or during the hours when the bar is open (see above
for times).
Why do we members often get renewal notices when we have
already paid our dues?
Usually this is due to your membership information being in the mail
or being processed about the same time the American Legion National
Headquarters generates another round of mailings for membership
dues. If you are not sure if you renewed your membership
or if you have a question related to it, check with the Post 202
Adjutant before sending another payment. Members will
get their first notice about membership renewal in July for the
upcoming year.
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