With a history that reaches back to December 13, 1636, our National Guard was born out of the Massachusetts colonial legislature’s direction that their existing militia companies be organized into three regiments. According to Guard history, four units—descendants of these regiments—share the distinction of being the oldest units in our military.  

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Muskego American Legion Post 356 was invited to do a Veterans Day Program at the Tudor Oaks Retirement Facility in Muskego.  Post 356 has participated in many ceremonies throughout the years for Memorial Day and Veterans Day at Tudor Oaks. Article

“Semper Fi,” “Leathernecks,” “Devil Dogs” and “the Few, the Proud, the Marines,” are just a few of the recognized hallmarks of our revered U.S. Marines. On November 10, we hail their 246th birthday! United States Marine Corps history began on that date in 1775 when the Second Continental Congress ordered “two battalions of Marines be raised”1 for service as landing forces with the fleet.

March 29th is National Vietnam Veterans Day, a day for uniting Americans to thank and honor Vietnam War Era veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.  More than 3 million Vietnams Era veterans and their families have been publicly thanked by friends and neighbors during some 19 thousand ceremonies hosted by more than 12 thousand.  Click here

Jim Semrod the owner of the Muskego Piggly Wiggly store on Racine Avenue has been a big supporter of local no-profit organizations.  This past August, he had his store do a Round-Up for the Muskego American Legion Post 356.  (If you are not familiar with a Round-Up, it is when you are checking out the cashier will ask if you want to Round-Up the balance of you bill to an even number.)

American Legion Post 356 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 356 Annual fall Brat Fry September 11 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Muskego Piggly Wiggly store.

Brat Fry PDF

American Legion Post 356 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 356 Annual fall Brat Fry September 11 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Muskego Piggly Wiggly store.

BRAT FRY PDF

Judge Shelley Grogan requested the American Legion Post 356 perform the  Color presentation at her investiture Ceremony on August 12, 2021.  She is a resident of Muskego.

Program for investiture

                                    Patriotism Scholarship Program 2020-2021 School Year

The Muskego American Legion Post 356 Ladies Auxiliary presented $1,000 scholarship awards to three Muskego Hight School students.  Presented by the Ladies Auxiliary President, Pat Korth.

The Muskego American Legion Post 356 Ladies Auxiliary presented $1,000 scholarship awards to three Muskego Hight School students.

One recipient was Savannah Kamentz who plans to attend UW-Platteville majoring in Criminal Justice