Jake Oxendine Helena Hosseini impressive journey comes to an end, achieving an admirable 2ndplace overall, when she competed in the Department Oratorical Contest, during the SpringConference at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth, Virginia. The event was overseen byDepartment Commander Sonnie Dickerson and National Commander Daniel Sheehafer.The Department of Virginia’s Oratorical Contest crowned Marisa Parikh, sponsored byBedford Post … Read more
Post members gathered at American Legion Post 295 to watch the thrilling SuperBowl football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. The gameended with the Kansas City Chiefs emerging victorious with a score of 31-24. The eventwas filled with excitement and camaraderie as members cheered on their favorite teams.It was a … Read more
At the Springfield American Legion Post, Helena Hosseini took another step onher impressive journey by winning the Regional Oratorical Contest. Helena’s exceptionalperformance earned her a $250 winner’s check, further showcasing her outstandingpublic speaking skills and deep understanding of the U.S. Constitution. Department ViceCommander Mark Stein was on hand to present the awards.
The first Sunday in February is Four Chaplains Sunday. More than 79 years afterthey made the supreme sacrifice, the story of these heroic chaplains – Methodist, Jewish,Roman Catholic and Dutch Reformed – is still being told. The American Legion encouragesits post, district and department chaplains to conduct or participate in anondenominational service to honor the … Read more
American Legion Post 295 was host to the District 16 Spring Conference at theirlocation, 111 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA. The meeting provided an opportunity formembers to come together to discuss district matters and plan for the upcoming year. Inthe event of bad weather, the conference was prepared to switch to a virtual meeting viaZoom … Read more
Following her victory at the Post 295 Oratorical Contest, Helena Hosseini went onto compete and win the District 16 Oratorical Contest hosted by the Stafford AmericanLegion Post 290. The District 16 Oratorical Contest offered substantial awards for thewinners: $500.00 for 1st place, $300.00 for 2nd place, and $200.00 for 3rd place. Helena’soutstanding performance earned her … Read more
Middleburg American Legion hosted a captivating discussion on the evolution ofwarfare, featuring General David Petraeus and former CIA Director Michael Morell. Theevent began with a cocktail hour at 5:30 PM, followed by a book signing by GeneralPetraeus. The discussion, centered on General Petraeus’s latest book, “Conflict: The Evolution ofWarfare from 1945 to Ukraine,” explored over … Read more
On December 18, 2023, Troop 2950 held a Court of Honor at American Legion Post 295. The ceremony was led by troop members and celebrated the achievements of Boy Scouts as they progressed on their journey towards becoming Eagle Scouts. Scouts wererecognized for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments, highlighting the valuesof leadership, service, and … Read more
The Middleburg Memorial Committee convened at American Legion Post 295. Themeeting was attended by key members of Post 295, Royal British Legion, Allied VeteransHeritage Foundation, and the Town of Middleburg. The committee discussed the statusand future plans for the Allied Veterans Heritage Foundation, with an emphasis oncreating an apolitical memorial that honors the Anglo-American relationship … Read more
The annual Christmas party held on December 9, 2023, at American Legion Post295 was a memorable event filled with festive cheer. The festivities began with an excitingviewing of the Army-Navy football game, which ended in a 17-11 victory for the Army.This spirited game set a lively tone for the evening’s celebrations. Legionnaire AnnieLansing tended the … Read more
