American Legion Post 1
American Legion Post 1
Our History 1920 - Present
In 1920, 45 individuals met in an auditorium in Lake Charles, elected leaders, and decided to file a certificate of application for a charter. Their decision was to put the plan into effect as soon as 100 former soldiers signed their petition. They completed this within the year. Brett Eddy was the first elected Commander of Post 1.
For more information about Post 1? Email us at LakeCharlesPost1@suddenlinkmail.com.
America’s Largest Supporter of Veterans
You served, now what? How will you transition? The American Legion has you covered. We have endless resources and programs to serve you. We can help you navigate your military benefits and secure them for the future. Do you want to continue to serve? We want you to be part of our legacy.
The Legion’s services can be classified under the organization’s four pillars: Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation; National Security; Americanism; and Children & Youth.
The Four Pillars
Veteran's Affairs & Rehabilitation
How We Can Help
For more than 100 years, The American Legion has acted as the nation's leading advocate for proper healthcare, economic opportunity, and legal benefits for U.S. military veterans. We continue to aggressively lobby for adequate funding of the VA health care system, timely access to facilities, fair rulings on benefit claims, and economic opportunities for those who have come home changed by their military experiences.
We offer a network of Post Service Officers who work diligently to assist veterans like you in pursuit of the benefits and care that you've earned and deserve.
Determine Eligibility
File for Benefits
Healthcare for You and Your Family
Healthcare Counseling
Veteran Crisis Hotline
VA Caregiver Support
Women Veterans Healthcare
Homeless Veteran Prevention
Employment Opportunities
OEF/OIF/OND Office
Vocational Training
VA Loans and Insurance
Beneficiary Travel
Nonservice-Connected Pension
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
Education Benefits
Burial Benefits
Correction of Military Records
GI Bill for a New Century
National Security
Our Legislative Priorities
The American Legion has strong positions on national defense, homeland security, and quality of life for you, the service members, and your families. We support a strong national defense and closely monitor issues relevant to our nation's vital security interests. The Legion works closely with each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to stay well-informed about issues that affect our troops and families.
Military Pay and Pensions
Operation Comfort Warriors
Foreign Relations
Military Quality of Life
Quality of Life for Service Members, Retirees, and Military Families
Increase Size of Armed Forces
Homeland Security
Full Accounting of POW/MIAs
Americanism
Our Commitment
Upon the pillar of Americanism is The American Legion's devotion to law and order, the raising of wholesome youth, respectful observance of patriotic holidays and remembrance, education, and law-abiding citizenship.
Baseball
Scouting
Youth Law Cadets
Junior Shooting Sports
Boys State and Nation
Girls State and Nation
High School Oratorical
The Pledge of Allegiance
U.S. Flag Protection and Education Programs
School Awards and Scholarships
Legacy Run
Recognition of Educators and First Responders
Citizenship Outreach
Voter Encouragement
Immigration Issues
Establishment-Clause
Children & Youth
How We Prioritize Children & Youth
The American Legion is focused on the welfare of our country's children and the issues facing young people today. As our youth is our future, we are committed to serving the nation's veterans by caring for their children and our nation's children.
Family Support Network
Temporary Financial Support
Child Abuse, Disabilities, and Illness
Child Safety: Drugs, Youth Suicide, Halloween Safety, Missing Children
Child Welfare Foundation
Endowment Fund