American Legion Post 86, and ALR Post 86 Kilmarnock, Virginia

10/24/2023

There is no November meeting due to it's closeness to the Thanksgiving Holiday our next legion meeting is 19 December 2023 at 1900 hrs hope yall can make this one

06/26/2023

ALR 86 8 Riders and 1 guest Rode over 6500 mile in support of the Viginia Legacy ride June 22-25 over the eastern Shore of VA over $102,000 raised

08/15/2022

06/25/2022

06/11/2022

Today was a Great Ride, 3 ALR 86 Kilmarnock Riders and one guest, Assisted “Brothers in Arms MC” in the es**rt of 6 Veteran Cremations from Andrews Funeral Home Gloucester to Quantico National Cemetery Virginia. It was great to meet old friends and new ones , The police es**rt was the best seen to Date (those guys have there Crap together).the three Bikes and guest logged a total of 884 miles and average of 9 hours in the saddle , we did have one casualty along the ride, sorry for the No pictures My camera was slightly depressed and decided to leave my Bike at full speed as seen by the tail gunners vision expert, at 50 MPH the only remains were scrape plastic and the Lense, no batteries or SD card were found, a suitable has been placed on order., due in soon

05/28/2022

Something think about this weekend

05/27/2022

MEMORIAL DAY 2022

Their mission was noble: evacuate desperate civilians yearning to escape a brutal regime. The 13 U.S. servicemembers who died during a terrorist bombing in Afghanistan last August will not be the last American heroes to make such a sacrifice, but they represent the best of a generation. Not only are these men and women forever in our hearts, but for those who knew them, they are forever young. They came from every background, yet they shared a common goal – to serve America and make life better for others.

From the American Revolution to the Global War on Terrorism, more than one million American veterans have made the Supreme Sacrifice. They died so that we could continue to cherish the things they loved – God, country, and family.

That is why on Memorial Day we honor the memory of our fallen warriors who have given everything for their country. We are also reminded, on this day, that brave men and women have always stepped forward to take the oath of allegiance as members of America’s armed forces, willing to fight and, if necessary, die for the sake of freedom. Nearly 7,000 American men and women have died while fighting the Global War on Terrorism. Many were parents. The loss felt by Gold Star families is forever.

There are many tangible things we can do to honor the service of our fallen heroes. First and foremost, is to take care of their loved ones. In some cases, this means providing financial assistance to help their children obtain higher education. Across this great country, The American Legion is raising funds to ensure that college education will be a reality for these families. This is the reason The American Legion established The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. It is also why we wear the Poppy, a symbol of hope that sprouted on a Belgian battlefield.

Memorial Day is not about picnics and parades – though there is nothing wrong with enjoying and celebrating our American way of life. Memorial Day is about gratitude and remembrance. It is about honoring the men and women whose ultimate sacrifice made our way of life possible.

04/24/2022

We have been informed by Facebook that this Facebook account will be disabled soon if it has not happened yet. We are in the process of creating a new page which will satisfy Facebook’s new security requirements. You may have to do a new search for American Legion Post 86 Kilmarnock to continue to follow us. We’re not really sure because the information from Facebook has been vague. We will try to move all our content from this page to the new one, but do not yet know whether that is possible. In any event we want you, our loyal followers, to know what is happening. Thanks for your support!

11/11/2021

Military service by its nature is temporary. The legacy of that service, however, can benefit generations for centuries.

Veterans Day can be traced to the armistice which ended World War I. Though the peace of that treaty did not survive the fascist tyrannies of Hi**er and Mussolini, the freedom enjoyed by Europeans today is the result of the service and sacrifice made by millions of U.S. veterans.

It is the legacy of those who have worn the uniform of the United States. A legacy of freedom. It is a legacy that has spread the globe.

Can any CEO or cultural icon truly claim to have greater responsibility than a platoon commander leading a team in combat? For these young people, a bad day at work does not mean a blown account or lost business. It can mean watching a best friend die, losing a limb or being immersed in the collateral suffering that is synonymous with war.

Even veterans who have not experienced combat share a bond with those who have. They have all expressed a willingness to die for their country if called upon. They have all subjected themselves to a military justice system which requires strict obedience and professionalism. And they have all pledged loyalty to the U.S. Constitution.

We, in The American Legion, welcome and encourage conversations among veterans of all services including those who served in combat and those who did not. We call them Buddy Checks. We remind all veterans that their service matters. We remind them that their well-being matters, especially to us. Most importantly, we offer our friendship and assistance.

Through that friendship, The American Legion has made su***de prevention among veterans its top priority. Buddy Checks are one tool. But we must also do whatever it takes to encourage veterans to seek help from the Department of Veterans Affairs or other trained professionals. We must remove all stigmas associated with asking for help or being diagnosed with PTSD, depression or any condition that could lead one to take his or her own life.

All of us here can help. Memorize the Veterans Crisis Line number and offer it freely to those in need. That’s 1-800-273-8255, extension 1. Follow up and ensure that veterans that you encounter know that you are an ally and can be counted on for support.

You can also show your support for these great men and women by hiring a veteran in your workplace, patronizing veteran-owned businesses or donating to a veterans program. And you can simply thank them for their service.

For many veterans, our nation was important enough to endure long separations from their families, miss the births of their children, freeze in sub-zero temperatures, bake in wild jungles, lose limbs, and, far too often, lose their lives. Military spouses have had to endure career interruptions, frequent changes of address, and a disproportionate share of parental responsibilities.

Fewer than 10 percent of Americans can claim the title “veteran.” Less than ½ of 1 % of our population currently serves. Yet some seem intent on trying to balance the federal budget by diminishing the quality of life programs designed for the families who have already disproportionately made these sacrifices.

Veterans have given us freedom, security and the greatest nation on earth. It is impossible to put a price on that. We must remember them. We must appreciate them.

God bless our veterans and God bless America.