American Legion Department of Missouri Service Officers

06/07/2026

How to apply for a Veteran ID Card. A Veteran ID Card (VIC) is a digital form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses.

Find out if you’re eligible for a Veteran ID Card—and how to apply.
https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/
Graphic update

06/06/2026

💡 MYTH vs. FACT 💡
There are a lot of misconceptions about VA benefits – and many Women Veterans may not realize the resources and support available to them.
The truth? You do not have to navigate it alone.
Join us at the Women Veterans Enrollment Summit to connect with VA experts, enrollment support teams, health care resources, and a community built for Women Veterans.
📍 San Antonio, Texas
📅 July 24–25, 2026

✨ Scan the QR code in the graphic or click the link to register.
🔗https://whova.com/portal/registration/bIpBmx5GL4oTJcmYk45h/
Because getting answers shouldn’t be complicated – and the benefits you earned matter.

06/05/2026

Veterans, Did you know?
Emergency Care Guidance:
If you're a Veteran and face a true medical emergency, don’t wait. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately. Got emergency care at a non‑VA hospital?
Here’s what VA needs from you:
Ask them to notify VA within 72 hours via their Emergency Care Reporting portal or by calling 844‑724‑7842.
If the hospital doesn’t report it, you or someone on your behalf must do it, still within 72 hours!
These steps help ensure your care is covered and you get the follow-up you deserve.
Let us know if you knew this information in the comments & share to help a fellow Veteran!

05/24/2026

Bring your worn or damaged American Flag to a veteran-run flag collection at the St. Charles County Administration Building on June 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 🇺🇸

Members of the St. Charles County Veterans Best Practices Working Group will collect worn or damaged flags at the corner of North Second Street and Monroe Street in downtown St. Charles. All flags will be donated to the American Legion for final disposal.

The collection is a drive-thru drop off, so you don’t need to leave your vehicle. Veteran volunteers will collect flags directly from the car.

Anyone who can’t make it to the collection on June 12 can drop flags in designated collection boxes anytime. The boxes are outside the County Administration Building (201 N. Second Street, St. Charles) and at Veterans Tribute Park (1031 Kisker Road, Weldon Spring).

05/22/2026

🚩🚩Parking Update for Memorial Day Weekend Events🚩🚩

• Scout Sunday: Scouts park off-site. All other visitors may park as they usually do when visiting their loved ones.
• Memorial Day: Shuttles will run from Sylvan Springs upper lot (near the intersection of Telegraph and Sheridan Roads) from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to ferry those attending the Memorial Day Ceremony. Handicapped parking is available at the Old Maintenance Building. Limited parking is available along Bundy Drive and Longstreet Drive within the cemetery (these are the roads closest to the Old Flag Circle). No shuttles will run from the VA Medical Center.
• After the Memorial Day Ceremony, please observe Traffic Control Map guidelines and flag down a golf cart if you need assistance.

05/21/2026

05/17/2026

Join us for the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center VA2K Walk & Roll. This event is geared toward donations and mental health for homeless Veterans.

NEEDED ITEMS: Men’s under shirts (M, L, XL ), deodorant, socks, wrapped toilet paper (pack or roll), full size toothpaste, toothbrush, undergarments, small first aid kits, dish soap, standard size shampoo and conditioner, full size bar soap, bath towels, wash cloths, full size lotion, liquid body wash, backpacks, shaving cream, gift card for haircut, comb/brush and lip balm.
All donations can be brought on or before the event on May 20. Donations will be accepted in the canteen and Employee Whole Health.

Whole Health is partnering with CDCE in gathering and distributing the donated items to homeless Veterans. Donations are not mandatory but are appreciated.

05/12/2026

05/03/2026

This , we celebrate Volunteer Susan and our incredible team of volunteers whose kindness brightens the lives of our Veterans.

From working quietly behind the scenes to sharing smiles with inpatients or delivering coffee to Veterans in our waiting rooms, volunteers like Susan make a real difference. If you have a few days or just a few hours to spare, a volunteer role is waiting for you. Reach out at [email protected] with VOLUNTEER in the subject line. We look forward to seeing you!