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For Veterans. For Families. For Arkansas.

For more than a century, The American Legion Department of Arkansas has supported veterans, strengthened families, mentored young people, and served communities across our state. Whether you’re ready to join, renew your membership, connect with a post, or need veteran assistance, your next step starts here.

Join the legion

Become part of a statewide community committed to veterans, families, and service.

Renew Membership

Continue your membership and your connection to The American Legion family.

Find a Post

Connect with an American Legion post serving your area or explore Arkansas’s virtual post.

Get Assistance

Find help with benefits, claims, resources, and other veteran needs.

a day to remember

Please join us in remembering those who died and to show support for America’s newest veterans engaged in the war on terrorism.

4th Annual Corvettes veteran salute and ceremony

The American Legion Department of Arkansas has partnered with this event each year and are excited to continue this year as well. We will have a booth available and have been asked to be in the parade!

We are also asking for volunteers at this event. If you are interested please contact the Department Headquarters.

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Arkansas Makes Boys Nation History

July 22, 2026

Sawyer Ray of Fayetteville became the first Arkansan elected President of American Legion Boys Nation. Ray was sponsored by Shelton Tucker Craft Post 27 and will lead the program’s historic 80th session.

Read the story

Razorback 1776 Launches Arkansas’s Virtual Post

July 2026

Arkansas’s new statewide virtual post expands access for veterans who cannot—or prefer not to—participate through a traditional brick-and-mortar post.

Explore razorback 1776
Poster for American Legion's 3rd Annual Bicycle Ride from Dallas, TX to Louisville, KY, July 16-26, 2026, supporting PTSD veterans, featuring a silhouette of a cyclist and a map of the United States.

Third Annual Bicycle Ride for PTSD

August 16–26, 2026

The 955-mile ride from Dallas to Louisville will raise awareness and funds for PTSD support while traveling to The American Legion National Convention.

Support the ride
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National Convention in Louisville

August 28–September 3, 2026

The American Legion’s 107th National Convention brings Legionnaires from across the country together in Louisville, Kentucky.

Convention information

How We Serve Arkansas

The American Legion’s Four Pillars guide how we advocate for veterans, strengthen communities, support military families, and invest in the next generation of Arkansans.

Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation

Connecting veterans and their families with benefits assistance, health resources, service officers, and support throughout every stage of life.

National Security

Supporting servicemembers, military families, emergency preparedness, and policies that protect those who serve our nation.

Americanism

Promoting responsible citizenship, constitutional education, civic leadership, respect for the flag, and service to community and country.

Arkansas programs include Boys State and the Oratorical Contest.

Children & Youth

Creating opportunities for young Arkansans through education, scholarships, mentorship, safety programs, sports, and leadership development.

Arkansas programs include American Legion Baseball, scholarships, Scouting, and Junior Shooting Sports.

How Can We Help?

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