"The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness."
Membership Opportunities
Being part of something bigger than yourself is a hallmark of military service, but you don't have to stop serving your community, state and nation when your military service ends. The American Legion lets you continue your service while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow veterans.
American Legion Youth Activities
Boy's State
Massapequa Post 1066 sponsors 3 boys to Boy's State which is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students.
Girls State/Girls Nation
Massapequa Post 1066's American Legion Auxiliary sponsors 1 girl to Girls State which is a nonpartisan program that teaches young women responsible citizenship and love for God and Country.
Boy Scouts Troop 590
Masspequa Post 1066 sponsors Boy Scout Troop 590, Pack 590, a Little League team and a lacrosse team.
Scholarships
Massapequa Post 1066 gives three $1,000 scholarships to a senior going to College. One is given to a Post Member's child or grandchild and one to a student from Massapequa HS and Plainedge HS. Post 1066 also sponsors a nurses scholarship program through the 40/8 and a $500.00 scholarship for three years (total of $1,500 to a nursing student).
Bring A Vet To School
Since November 12, 2010, Massapequa Post 1066 & Mrs. Miller’s 8th-Grade Green Team Social Studies classes from Berner Middle School participated in a program sponsored by The History Channel titled “Take a Vet to School Day.”