Sons of The American Legion

Detachment Commander Hodum has called a meeting of the Detachment Executive Committee (DEC) on Saturday 28 September at American Legion Clark-Eliason Post 352 (733 1st St, Somers Point, NJ 08244). These state meetings are open to ALL Sons from around the state, and members are always encouraged to attend. e will be taking pictures of the 2024-25 leadership team at this meeting. All officers please wear the black and orange 2024-25 Detachment polo shirt with khaki pants for the photos. We will be taking headshots for the website and Facebook page that day as well.

REPORTS: Please email the detachment adjutant with your officers, commission, or committee reports NO LATER THAN Thursday 26 September.

The 34th Annual POW/MIA Watchfire is scheduled to take place in Seaside Heights on the bay-side beach on September 21-22 beginning at 7pm. The watchfire is a 12-hour vigil for the men and women of our armed forces who have still not returned home from service.
The location is 1200 Route 35 South in Seaside Heights, NJ, just south of the Stewart's Root Beer on the bay-side of Seaside Heights. There is a large parking area, and the beach and fire are accessible right off of the parking lot.
You do not need to remain the entire 12 hours, and food will be available on-site as usual. Please attend and help make the 34th Annual Watchfire a success. For further information, please contact POW/MIA Chairman William Murphy.