Legionnaires, Legion Family, and Friends of Post 716, Happy New Year. January is when we set the tone for the year — not just with goals, but with habits. For Post 716, that means doing the basics well: taking care of our members, taking care of our facility, and showing up for veterans and military families…
Comrades, Being Post Commander can be a daunting job, but it can also expose you to parts of this organization that makes everything worthwhile. Over the years, representing this Post has been an honor for both Cheryl and I, it has given us opportunities that we probably wouldn’t have had under different circumstances. This week…
Los Alamitos, CA – May 21, 2024 – In a ceremony filled with pride and celebration, Commander-Elect Bryan Bell and Adjutant Roger Haag of American Legion Post 716 presented the prestigious American Legion School Award Medal to two exemplary students at Oak Middle School’s 8th Grade Student Award Ceremony. This year’s honored recipients were Caslynn…
Rossmoor and its surrounding communities gathered for a heartfelt cause on a recent Friday evening. The occasion? A poker tournament fundraiser organized to support Noah Bragg’s Bucket List. Noah is a young boy in the community who was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor during a visit to Children’s Hospital Orange County. The event…
The spirit of patriotism and gratitude echoed through Weaver and Rossmoor Elementary School halls as they held special Veteran Appreciation ceremonies to honor the brave men and women who currently serve or have served our nation. Officers of American Legion Post 716 attended events at both schools. As veterans privileged to attend these events, the…
In the aftermath of the deadly wildfires in Maui in early August, members of the American Legion Family at Post 716 in Los Alamitos, Calif. set out to help. Read the full article by Alex Brandon at: 716 Legion Family Maui relief efforts | CASONS Share this post: