ABOUT US

Established June 20, 1942, American Legion Post 160 has been an active member of the Smyrna community for over 75 years.  See our calendar below for current month events.
QUICK LINKS to national Legion sites and other resources are below.  See our history by clicking on the "Centennial History Post 160" found below.
See the latest from our Commander.

American Legion Post 160 has a rich history and is, every day, building on the traditions of service in Smyrna and becoming a more dynamic place in the heart of Smyrna.   Legionnaires of Post 160 represent locally America's largest veterans service organization that works every day to uphold time-honored values of Service, Patriotism, and Camaraderie.  Post 160 is more than a building where people meet, and events are held - it is a family of volunteers serving the community.  Post 160 also hosts a Squadron of the Sons of the American Legion and a Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary.  All collaborate "steadfastly, side by side, promoting patriotism and national security while supporting youth and advocating for veterans and active duty military." (1)  Click on the links to the right to go to each group's home page - though each group is unique, each group is part of the whole that cares for Smyrna and its veterans, their families and all youth through a variety of methods.
(1) quoted from https://www.alaforveterans.org/About/The-American-Legion-Family/

Are you a Veteran that needs assistance?  Please click here to send an email to us.

QUICK LINKS:

National Headquarters

Department of GEORGIA

Centennial History Post 160

Emblem Sales (National)

Sons of American Legion (SAL)

SAL Georgia

American Legion Auxiliary (ALA)

ALA GEORGIA

american legion riders (alr)

alr georgia

Support the Post and leave a legacy.  Click HERE to download the BUY-A_BRICK FORM.

The Department of Georgia 2020 Annual Convention may not be happening next month as it was cancelled due to concerns about the novel coronavirus and related disease (COVID-19) but you can get a 2020 Department of Georgia Convention Pin to commemorate “the convention that never was”.   The Department is selling the pins - $1 each.   If you would like a pin, please contact Post Adjutant Denise Watkins to place your order and arrange payment with her.  She will consolidate the orders from the Post 160 family into one order and later, will distribute the pins.  The deadline to request a souvenir pin is Saturday, 16 May (Armed Forces Day!). 
The adjutant may be contact via email: post160adjutant@gmail.com
or via phone 404-642-7020. 
Please share this opportunity with other Legionnaires of the Post 160.  Enjoy the souvenir!

Department Fall Conference

Make a Donation to support Post 160's mission of serving our veterans.
Click the donate button above.

---

SERVE YOUR POST!
American Legion Post 160 needs volunteers for community service. If you or any one that you know needs to get in some community service hours,  please call the post at 770-436-2501 and leave a voicemail. We are open at 3 p.m. Wednesday- Saturday. You can call any time, before 3pm, leave a message.  After 3pm, you will talk with the Social Quarters manager or Commander Wade Lnenicka.

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

THE POST REMAINS CLOSED.
The Post 160 Executive Committee met on May 12, 2020 at a special called meeting and decided that Post 160 will remain closed through June 11th.
OFFICERS:
National and Department Officers will remain in place without elections for another year as both have cancelled elections for the 2020-2021.  As such, District and Post Officers and Committee Chairs were asked (and agreed) to remain in office for another year.
Therefore, the election scheduled for May is cancelled.
If any member wishes to be considered for a vacant position, please discuss it with any Post Officer or with the Commander.  The Post needs help in several areas, and your service is important if you can volunteer.

SMYRNA AMERICAN LEGION POST 160 CLOSED FOR NORMAL BUSINESS. On Friday March 20th the Mayor of Smyrna issued an Executive Order in response to the COVID-19 Virus threat. All city restaurants, bars and clubs were ordered closed. No gatherings of 10 or more people are allowed anywhere in the city.

The order remains in effect until MAY 31st. At that time the order may be either extended or cancelled.

Accordingly, the Post is closed for normal business until May 31st. Signs are posted at the entrances to the Post along with a copy of the Executive Order.

We are monitoring the national situation closely and are in touch with local city authorities. We hope to resume normal operations on May 1st. We can't predict if that will happen.

Protecting the health and safety of our members and guests has been our focus. We also serve the community, and it is equally important that the Post do all it can to protect our friends and neighbors as well. The Executive Board remains committed to serving, as stated in the Preamble to the American Legion Constitution, "the community, state and nation."

The Food Pantry operated by the Post remains in operation. The volunteers who staff that operation will still assist people needing food assistance. Please contact the Post Commander for food assistance.

Individual service to Veterans needing help with the VA, disability claims or other actions will continue to be helped through the Post. Veterans or family members needing such assistance should contact Service Officer Bill Lohmeyer, 678-313-9300 or via email: wjlohmeyer@mac.com

Small groups, under 10 people, may still be accommodated with meeting space in the Post if requested. There will be no service of food or beverages during such meetings or activities. Contact the Post Commander to discuss such an event.

Booking of larger events in the Ballroom continues for future dates, after the crisis is past. The Post welcomes the opportunity to serve groups with event space, food and beverage service, and other needs. Support your local Post and the Veterans served by it! To view meeting space and discuss arrangements, please contact the Post Commander.

To reach the Post Commander, contact Wade Lnenicka via phone message at the Post, 770-436-2501 or via email: post160commander@gmail.com

Financial donations to the Post to help it get through this difficult time are encouraged and will be acknowledged. Thank you!