Chincoteague Post 159
4233 Main St, PO Box 244, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336-0244


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Chincoteague Post 159 is located at 4023 S. Main St.
across from the Chincoteague Fire Station. 

Celebrating our 75th Anniversary 1933 - 2008

New Law Authorizes Veterans' Salutes during National Anthem - Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect in October. The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, but it did not address salutes during the national anthem.  Last year's provision also applied to members of the armed forces while not in uniform. The earlier provision authorizing hand-salutes for veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, was contained in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, which took effect Jan. 28, 2008.

 

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Since our charter in Januay 1933, our American Legion Post has been welcoming serving VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below. 

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To the wonderful patriotic citizens of Chincoteague Island, and the adjacent mainland on the DELMARVA Pennisula. Join our Post as a Booster or sponsor. (click Sponsor or Booster Button for details). 100% of the monies raised are given back to the community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects.

ADOPTED MILITARY UNIT: 307th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), U. S. Army, supports the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC. Major Terry "Toot" Newman, Post 159 member, is the Battalion Commander. 

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ATTENTION FELLOW VETERANS

Would you like to join your fellow veterans here at Chincoteague Post 159. All you have to do is click on the "Application" link on the left side, fill out the application, then mail your check and a photo copy of your DD Form 214 to American Legion Post 159, P.O. Box 244, Chincoteague, VA 23336; OR give your check and DD 214to the Bartender at the Post.

For questions or information about Chinchoteague Post 159 or the American Legion in general send an email note to post159@chincoteaguelegion159.org.

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Updated 11/18/2008

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