I Am The American Legion: Jimmy Allen

“The American Legion fits for many people who are missing something after they left the service, the camaraderie.”

I Am The American Legion Family: Mike Monserud

“When the American Legion Family is strong, our voice is strong and we can better advocate for veterans’ rights.”

I Am The American Legion: Jena Wilmers

“The American Legion provides a platform where I can give back.”

I Am The American Legion: Marri Krupco

“I am active in the Legion because it’s a way for me to continue to serve veterans, my community, my country.”

I Am The American Legion: Raymond Odum

“This is where I want to be. I want to be part of this team.”

I Am The American Legion: Jason Castleberry

“If you really want to make a difference and help people, The American Legion can give you that platform like it did for me.”

I Am The American Legion: Courtney VanZanten

“Being a veterans service officer is the most rewarding job in the Legion, because there is a direct correlation to helping veterans.”

I Am The American Legion: Chris Yates

“The American Legion is all about service, people and camaraderie I thought would be missing after retiring from the Marine Corps.”

I Am The American Legion: Sandra Kee

“There’s always a niche to be filled. We’re here to help our community.”

I Am The American Legion: Jordan Houghton

“We have people who had no intention of joining the Legion, but they’re showing up and they’re doing things. What keeps me involved, a lot of the time, is folks having interest.”

I Am The American Legion: Bill Feasenmyer

“We do a good job steering kids down the right path. And that’s probably what I’m most passionate about ... If we can do that with one kid, the time I’ve spent is well worth it.”

I Am The American Legion: Julie Muhle

“Success would be ... growing membership, educating our members and developing future leaders.”

I Am The American Legion: Holly Lewis

“When I see the flag or salute the flag, I remember the men and women who sacrificed so we could be free.”

I Am The American Legion: LZ Harrison

“The American Legion Riders provide an avenue for attracting younger veterans. The feeling they get, to ride with the Riders, provides great therapy for them as they enjoy fellowship with their fellow veterans.”

I Am The American Legion: Clay Ballenger

“I truly believe it makes our country a better place when you get youth going down the right path.”

I Am The American Legion: Alicia Knecht

“To draw more women into the organization, I think we have to start small .... You don’t have to (dedicate) 40 hours a week.”

I Am The American Legion: Jessie Horton

“The American Legion is one of the best things that can happen to a community when it comes to supporting veterans.”

I Am The American Legion: Derric Grimes

“Every member of the American Legion Family is a recruiter for every part of the family.”

I Am The American Legion: Matt Jabaut

“The American Legion is purpose-driven. It serves and provides the things we, as veterans, want as we transition out of our service.”

I Am The American Legion: Brian Galarza

“ ... there are still veterans out there who have never been found, or their remains have never been recovered. To me, the table means we need to bring them home.”

I Am The American Legion: Bill Hoppner

“To have other Legionnaires call up and say, ‘Bill, what do you need? How can we help?’ .... It’s indescribable to have all these people support you like they do.”

I Am The American Legion: Walter Ivie

“There’s no question The American Legion is the voice of veterans.”

I Am The American Legion: George Blackard

“The name ‘The American Legion’ carries a lot of weight ... there’s really no limit to the difference you can make in people’s lives.”

I Am The American Legion: Yvette Weigold

“The reason to be in the Legion is to preserve our memories for future generations.”

I Am The American Legion: Jack Monahan

“(The American Expeditionary Forces) came together as Americans and achieved something as Americans ... a system of values and awarenesses and consciousnesses that they then brought to bear in a thing they called The American Legion.”

I Am The American Legion: Rena Nessler

“It’s not about gender. It’s about the veteran and being able to lead the organization.”

I Am The American Legion: Patricia Harris

“What The American Legion has brought to my life is service, community and commitment – and not only to veterans, but also to their families.”

I Am The American Legion: Josh Clement

“We don’t want to be that next flavor of the month. We are The American Legion. We’re focused on taking care of our country – all aspects of it.”

I Am The American Legion: Ben Headen

“We’re very connected to this community. We help whenever there’s a need.”

I Am The American Legion: Paul Espinoza

“What The American Legion has done for the community, what it’s done for veterans – it gets me in my heart.”

I Am The American Legion: Joseph Schram

“We don’t just sit behind a table and wait for them to come to us. We get up front and talk to them. Once you start talking, you bring in The American Legion and what we do – pretty soon you get them as a member.”

I Am The American Legion: Terri Clinton

“It’s our duty to help our brothers and sisters heal from the physical and mental scars of war.”

I Am The American Legion: George Blume

“Thank you, American Legion, for the opportunity to go forward and help others, especially young people.”

I Am The American Legion: Gary Crowden

“We do a lot of things for the community, and that really is the spark for us to go forward and continue serving.”

I Am The American Legion: Laurel Clewell

“I think that's what people like to hear – that we're still out there serving our country.”

I Am The American Legion: Randy Kemp

“Involvement and growth – that’s what The American Legion is all about.”

I Am The American Legion: Teri Hlavka

“I am blessed here, ever since the first day. Everyone is really understanding, and I hope all Legions start heading that way. They are not just centered on themselves ... they are centered around the family.”

I Am The American Legion: Charemon Dunham

“It’s not 100 years and we’re done. It’s a continuation. We have a lot to be proud of.”

I Am The American Legion: Kevin Boyd

“(We want) veterans to understand that we’re open, we’re here for them, and if they need somewhere to come, this is almost like a safe house.”

I Am The American Legion: David Wallace

“I enjoy sharing my legacy with my son and mentoring other children in the community. It’s important for the future of our organization.”

I Am The American Legion: Ken Lee

“We’ve got programs for everybody.”

I Am The American Legion: John Germ

“The Legion, Rotary and other organizations let you use your talent to help make lives better.”

I Am The American Legion: Sharon Cherrette

“I like what the Legion stands for. I believe in all the programs we have.”

I Am The American Legion: Bob Sussan

“Many folks join the Legion for the Riders ... and not just because they want to ride.”

I Am The American Legion: Ronald L. Michalski

“It’s like the American Legion motto, ‘Veterans helping veterans.’ That’s what we live for. That’s my goal.”

I Am The American Legion: Greg Gabry

“We want to be a veterans service organization that takes care of our veterans, brings the message of what we are to veterans, and is a leader in our community.”

I Am The American Legion: Leroy Davis

“We can help (veterans) and make a difference in their lives. Stuff like that is what keeps me in and keeps me going.”

I Am The American Legion: Leah Morales

“As veterans, we naturally feel the call to service and want to be a part of something that is bigger than ourselves.”

I Am The American Legion - Tony Paternostro

“Hearing positive responses from (Oratorical) participants shows that the programs we’re doing in The American Legion are benefiting the youth of our country.”

I Am The American Legion - Eunice Butts

“I always want to let Legionnaires know what’s in The American Legion for them.”

I Am The American Legion: Richard Anderson

“Legionnaires have heart. They do things that reach into the depths of their community and make life better not only for veterans, but for those who support them.”

I Am The American Legion - Johanna Jenkins

“Younger veterans need to understand that the older generation won’t be here forever. We need to keep this going.”

I Am The American Legion - Hershel 'Woody' Williams

“Every one of us is here because somebody gave their life. Yet we have never done anything to pay tribute to the families of those individuals.”

I Am The American Legion - Ken Persson Jr.

“If you’re going to ask people to join an organization, you’ve got to give them something to do.”

I Am The American Legion - Bob Looby

“It was about meeting as many needs of our returning veterans as we could. They deserve that.”

I Am The American Legion - Mike Kirchoff

“You kind of have that void. You need something. The American Legion filled that void.”

I Am The American Legion - Tony Stewart

“I felt like I had more to give, and with The American Legion, I found my golden ticket to do some more good in the world and the community where I live.”

I Am The American Legion - Betty Gonzales

“It’s an honor to be there when they are saying goodbye to their loved ones.”

I Am The American Legion - Sean Davis

“I want a place for other veterans to go where they can feel safe and know that there’s somebody there who went through what they did.”

I Am The American Legion - John Thompson

“I think the experience here will benefit them no matter what career path they choose.”

I Am The American Legion - Val Nicholas

“All of this effort to help veterans springs from the need to keep that promise to help each other out, and the Legion opened my eyes to a way I can do that.”

I Am The American Legion - Bill Barker

“If it deals with students and young people,the Legion is right there to help.”

I Am The American Legion - Bill Czmyr

"Veterans need a place to live."

I Am The American Legion - Krista Mette

“You can make time in your life to do anything that you want to do.”

I Am The American Legion - Bob Skinner

“The people in The American Legion are generous. The people in The American Legion care about you.”

I Am The American Legion - John P. "Sean" Powers

“Knowing that we're doing good is going to keep me (active in the Legion) forever. That's what it's all about.”

I Am The American Legion: Bob Mastronicola

Painesville, Ohio Legionnaire Bob Mastronicola uses his role as Director of Veterans Education at Lake Erie College to help veterans successfully transition to civilian life.

I Am The American Legion: Patricia Jackson-Kelley

Retired Lt. Col. Patricia Jackson Kelley, former Greater Los Angeles VA women veteran's coordinator and Jackie Robinson Post 252 member has a passion for assisting women veterans and a love for the members of The American Legion who have inspired her along the way.

I Am The American Legion: Richard Brown

It’s so rewarding giving back to the community, to my fellow veterans and seeing the positive changes that we make in The American Legion.”

I Am The American Legion: Judi Beischel

Coast Guard veteran Judi Beischel has been a part of The American Legion since birth.

I Am The American Legion: Al Ford

Al Ford first went to an American Legion post while on a double date. He liked it and joined.

I Am The American Legion: National Chaplain Daniel McClure

National Chaplain Daniel McClure talks about faith and service.

I Am The American Legion: Dr. Peter Tzrop

The commander of Post 121 in Bardstown, Ky., went to great lengths to solidify the bonds between his post and the local National Guard unit, 138 Charlie Battery.

I Am The American Legion- Terry Woodburn

“It’s the diversity (of The American Legion). It doesn’t matter if you’re a Democrat, you’re a Republican, you’re independent, what your skin color is, what your religion is. They still work together for what they think is right for the organization.”

I Am The American Legion- William Haase

“The American Legion is made up of a very unique group of people – that’s your veterans. When you commit yourself to serve, you are giving up part of your life; you’re putting your country and your beliefs ahead of your personal being. That carries over to our veterans organizations. Our organization (is one of those) that once you walk into that club, it doesn’t make any difference if you’re the president of some organization, a CEO or someone who pushes the broom around. It doesn’t make any difference – you are all veterans.”

I Am The American Legion- Henry Parham

“The reason I became an American Legion member is because they support and promote the education of veterans (who) want to continue to go to school. The American Legion will do whatever it can to support veterans.”

I Am The American Legion- Nick Palmisciano

“The Legion is only as strong as the people involved in it. I’ve never met anyone in the Legion who doesn’t have the best interest of the veteran in mind. The American Legion does more to help our nation’s veterans than any organization that I can think of.”

I Am The American Legion- Oscar Urrea

“There is help within this organization, and there is strength in numbers. Let’s look at the future, and we will make a difference for the next generation of veterans.”

I Am The American Legion- Joanne Huffstutter

“The Legion is our opportunity to maintain that presence in the community to remind everyone of who served before and those who serve today. It’s a way to bring us all together in a shared experience.”

I Am The American Legion- Mark H. Ochsenbein

“The American Legion is a great patriotic organization. Not only do (Legionnaires) care about veterans, but they care about their families, and that is important to me.”

I Am The American Legion- Lowry A. Finley-Jackson

“I love the Legion. I believe in the mission of the organization and what it does for veterans. Why not be a part of that?”

I Am the American Legion - Paul E. Galanti

I Am the American Legion - Paul E. Galanti

I Am the American Legion - Mary E. Lepley

I Am the American Legion - Mary E. Lepley

I Am the American Legion

Horacio “James” Baca