Pig Roast

American Legion Post 295 held its second annual Pig Roast. The event was anothersuccess, with Legionnaires from nearby Ashburn, Haymarket, and Purcellville Posts inattendance paying a visit to Middleburg.The event, put on by Vice Commander Kevin McCarthy, was as an opportunity forLegionnaires to come together and socialize over delicious food and drinks. The star ofthe … Read more

Department Oratorical Contest

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 Superbowl Party

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

American Legion Northern Regional Oratorical Contest

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.

Four Chaplains Ceremony 2024

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

District 16 Spring Conference

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

District 16 Oratorical Contest

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

Evolution of Warfare: An Evening with General David Petraeus and Michael Morell

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

Troop 2950 December Court of Honor

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

Middleburg Memorial Committee Meeting

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