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Flanders Field Post BE02, Belgium

The American Legion “Flanders Field” Post BE02

Chartered in 1953 by The American Legion National Headquarters, the American Legion “Flanders Field” Post BE02 was first formed in 1933 by veterans to help fellow service members, veterans and their families, widows of veterans, orphans and the community here in Belgium. As the only American veteran’s organization in Belgium, our mission continues to serve military members and veterans of The United States of America. While our mission is to never forget the sacrifices of American military service members, we maintain and build relations with veterans of our Allied Nations to honor all sacrifices

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the United States. Today, membership stands at over 2.4 million in 14,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.

The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization which emphasizes an obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veteran’s community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership. The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives. Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth.

The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives. The Legion raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families and to provide college scholarship opportunities.