The 2021 Post 356 annual picnic was held Saturday July 24 at the Teffer Farms Camp Shangri-la on Upper Kelly Lake in New Berlin, Waukesha County.  It was a good time to socialize, eat, drink, fish, and have a good time.  We had over twenty show up.  Everyone said the grounds looked good and the place was very well maintained and suggested we plan to have the 2022 picnic there again.  One of our members took his canoe and caught a few fish.  He didn’t brag about the size.

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 dedicated Commemorative Partners, but there is still more to do.  We lose mo

                                                                 2020 Muskego American Legion Post 356

                                                                         Veterans Day Ceremony

The Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags is outlined in Resolution No. 440, passed by the 19th National Convention of The American Legion in New York, Sept. 20-23, 1937. The ceremony has been an integral part of American Legion ritual since that date. The resolution reads as follows:

Ellie Maday is a senior at Muskego Hight School with a GPA of 4.577. She is planning to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison, working toward a degree in biochemistry with pre-pharmacy intentions.

About Ellie (WORD)

Ellie's Patriotism essay (PDF)

Sean is a senior at Muskego Hight School with a GPA of 3.648. He is planning to attend Southern Illinois University, working toward a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology.

About Sean (WORD)

Sean's Patriotism essay (PDF)

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The Muskego American Legion Post 356 in conjunction with the Muskego American Legion Auxiliary sponsor an annual “Patriotism" scholarship program with the Norway School District/Muskego High School.  Depending on available funds, the Post has awarded as many as three $1,000 scholarships, per year. 

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The Muskego American Legion Post 356 participated in a July 4th Drive-By Ceremony for the residents of Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community in Muskego Wisconsin, on July 3rd.  Because of the Covid-19 virus pandemic,  an indoor ceremony was not recommended.  Michele Vogt the Lifestyle Director and other ladies of the Tudor Oaks staff decided to have a drive by outside the building.

Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out.  Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving others and risking their own lives while doing so.