How The American Legion Began
In March 1919, a group of American Expeditionary Forces officers gathered in Paris to discuss the welfare of their fellow soldiers returning from the Great War. By the time the year was out, Congress had chartered The American Legion as a patriotic veterans organization — wartime veterans helping each other, helping their communities, and advocating for those still in uniform.
More than a century later, that mission has not changed. What has changed is who fills our ranks: veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, Grenada, Panama, Desert Shield/Storm, Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, and the long Global War on Terror.
Post 64 in Ahwatukee
Today, Post 64 is the only local veterans organization serving Ahwatukee. Our members represent three living generations of service:
- Vietnam Era — the elder statesmen of the post; the men and women who set the standard.
- Desert Storm Era — veterans of the first Gulf War and the conflicts of the 1990s.
- OIF / OEF Era — veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan, and the broader post-9/11 generation.
Together, we run veteran-support programs, host Americanism events for Ahwatukee, mentor local youth, and stand ready when one of our own — or one of our neighbors — needs a hand.
In Memoriam
We remember the members who have passed. Among them, Pete Meier is honored by the post for his lifetime of service and dedication to fellow veterans.