The American Legion Department of Massachusetts

09/11/2026

Membership Reports for the Legion and SAL effective 9/11/2026 have been posted to our website www.masslegion.org. Congratulations all District reached the 50% Goals

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

September 2, 2026. Louisville, Kentucky, AL Auxiliary National President Pam Ray becomes Past President, is thanked for her leadership for 2025-2026, and is reminded that her service continues in many different ways.

She is joined by her husband Harl "Butch" Ray and other family members on stage as they are all thanked for the support they have given throughout the year.

09/10/2026

September 2, 2026. AL Auxiliary National President Dr. Coral "Cora" Grout introduces the Distinguished Guests starting with the new National Vice President Dr. Lisa Chaplain, Dept. of MA Chaplain Ann Fournier, Dept. of MA Commander Robert Jerdan, Department of MA Sons of The American Legion Detachment Commander Jesse Limanek, Dept. of MA Auxiliary President Lisa Gauthier, Past National SAL Commander Clifford Smith.

National Executive Committeeman (NEC) John Leonette and Past National Commander Paul Morin spoke on behalf of the new National Auxiliary President.

09/09/2026

September 2, 2026. Dr. Coral "Cora" Grout is installed as the 2026-2027 AL Auxiliary National President in Louisville, KY. Various photos of her speech, a photo with Dept. of MA Legion Family holding up a light as she shares her motto "A Beacon for Veterans" and the Dept. sings the state song, "All Hail Massachusetts." (Photos by Dept. of MA Photo Lisa Borges)

09/09/2026

September 2, 2026. AL Auxiliary Vice President Dr. Lisa Chaplain from the Dept. of VA is installed.

09/09/2026

September 2, 2026. Installation oath is administrated by incoming AL Auxiliary President Dr. Coral "Cora" Grout to incoming officers. Senior officers exchange or receive sashes.

09/09/2026

September 2, 2026. Incoming AL National Commander John William "Jay" Bowen and National Sons of the American Legion Commander Thomas "Thom" Skelley are introduced to speak at incoming AL Auxiliary National President Dr. Coral "Cora" Grout ceremony and pose for a photograph. (Photos by Depart of MA Photo Lisa Borges)

09/09/2026

September 2, 2026. Congratulations to the Auxiliary National Officers!! The American Legion Auxiliary incoming officers, incoming Auxiliary National President Dr. Coral "Cora" Grout and the incoming Auxiliary National Vice President Dr. Lisa Chaplin from Department of Virginia, Colonial Heights Unit 28 enter in a procession and then reverence for the National Anthem and prayer. (Photos by Dept. of MA Photo Lisa Borges)

09/06/2026