Home About Us Officers Auxiliary Sons Membership Programs Events Galleries Links Flag Newsletters Contact Shirts Member Bus Supporters Woodstock, NY American Legion Post 1026 10 Hillcrest Avenue Woodstock NY 12498 (845) 679-8401 American Legion Programs This is in effective 10/3/13 NYS DMV Photo Document "Veteran" Status Designation If you are a qualified U.S. military veteran, who was honorably discharged, and you have a NYS driver license, learner permit or non-driver photo ID card, you can have the word "Veteran" printed on the upper left hand of your photo document. There is no additional fee for the veteran status designation on your document, but all regular transaction fees will apply. To apply for the veteran status designation: You must send or provide proof of an honorable discharge. If you apply by mail, send a photocopy of the proof(s). If you apply at a DMV office, you must show the original proof(s), which will be returned to you. Acceptable proofs are: a U.S. Department of Defense Form DD-214 that indicates an honorable discharge, or a form DD-215 that indicates an honorable discharge, or an Honorable Discharge form WD AGO 53, WD AGO 55, WD AGO 53-55, NAVPERS 553, NAVMC 78PD or NAVCG 553, or an "Enlisted Separation Paper." You can apply for the veteran status designation when you renew your driver license by mail using your renewal notice (MV-2) and a photocopy of your proof of honorable discharge. You can apply at a DMV office for a renewal or a replacement document with the veteran status designation. Use the Application for Driver License or Non-Driver ID form MV-44. You cannot apply by phone or online. The veteran status will be printed on all of your future NYS DMV photo documents. American Legion Baseball Did you know that our Post sponsors a softball team? Opening day is almost here to play ball at beautiful Cantine Field in Saugerties. In the meantime, be sure to check out our team page on the Saugerties Athletic Association Website. You can find all the info on our team, players, stats, standings and scores on that page. Once the season begins you can see your team in action on Friday evenings. Come out and cheer on our team! More info will become available as the season opens. Below is the link to our Posts Softball Team. please check it out and hope to you at a game!!! Website Rick Volz Field: Dixon Ave. & Yerry Hill Rd. Woodstock, NY Bleachers, Concession, No Dogs Allowed Boys Nation Over the years, The American Legion has founded many programs for children and youth, including American Legion Baseball and Boys Nation. Website Heroes to Hometowns Welcome to Legiontown, USA Legiontown is our town. It is your town. It is America's town. The "Legiontown" designation occurs where Legion family members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than themselves. It occurs every time Legionnaires visit patients in a VA hospital, or pay final respects during a veteran's funeral. It occurs when a Legion post converts itself into a make-shift shelter after a weather emergency, or when a post sponsors an amateur baseball team that teaches young people sportsmanship. Legiontown members live by the words of Legionnaire and former president John F. Kennedy, "Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country." Legiontown is The American Legion. In the words of country music artist Michael Peterson: "It's who we are." Thousands of Legiontowns are in the United States and overseas. They provide service to troops, young people, communities and veterans. Found here are just some of their stories. Help us make this Legiontown, USA, Web site complete. Please create an account and submit a story and photo of your post, squadron or unit explaining why it deserves to be called a "Legiontown." Because all articles are subject to review, it may take up to 1 business day for them to appear. Website Send a Card to a Wounded Vet Recovering Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC 20307-5001 Support Our Troops In our area Woodstock Post 1026 supports; Our Post sent money: To a Snipers fund to purchase cleaning brushers for scopes Working dogs working in IRAQ Stratton Memorial Hospital to buy medical equipment (walkers, canes, wheel chairs) a plaque with our Post name and number is in the lobby showing our support of the toops. Stratton Memorial Hospital sent a 300.00 donation every year for a Christmas party for the Vets. A donation of donation of 350.00 to a wounded Marine Ed Ryan in Ellenville. Cell Phones for the troops drop box at the Post American Legion Troop Support links Website Support Our Troops Send them a message via the USO Website America Supports You is a United States Department of Defense program that provides opportunities for citizens to show their support for the U.S. armed forces. The program was launched in 2004 in an effort to highlight citizen support for U.S. military men and women. Support Our Troops by Military.com Website Looking for ways to support and honor our military members and veterans who protect our security and freedom? Listed are links to programs that offer aid to our military -- everything from care packages to emergency services to military family support. Show your pride in our armed forces today, either by purchasing a gift or card for a servicemember, or donating to programs that support our military. And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free, and I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me and I'll proudly stand next to him to defend her still today, 'cuz there ain't no doubt I love this land, god bless the USA. -Lee Greenwood