Important Numbers Don’t Face the VA Alone! Use an American Legion accredited Veteran Service Officer. Find one near you by calling 313-964-6641. Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency: 800–mich-vet (642-4883) Veteran Suicide Hot-line— 988 VA Veteran Homeless resources—877-424-3838 American Legion Department of Michigan: 517-371-4720 American Legion Joseph B. Westnedge Post 36: 269-348-0220
Proudly chartered on June 5, 1919, American Legion Post 36 has stood as a steadfast beacon of service to our veterans, our community, and our country for over a century. Rooted in tradition and driven by purpose, our mission is to: • Support veterans and their families by helping them access the benefits and care they've earned • Foster patriotism through meaningful community service, public events, and educational outreach • Mentor and empower our local youth, building tomorrow’s leaders with today’s values We’re honored to carry forward the legacy of those who served — and we invite you to be part of it.

The American Legion Preamble

“For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a 100-percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness."
Joseph B. Westnedge Post 36, 1920 E Kilgore Road, Portage, Michigan 49002 269-348-0220 Email: alpost36@milegionpost36.org