Post 237 Military and Community Support Programs
The American Legion is committed to its mission to provide support to veterans, their families, the community, and the totality of the American Legion Family. The cornerstone of Post 237’s support is centered around teaching and demonstrating the spirit of “Americanism”. That spirit permeates all the programs sponsored or administered by Post 237.
JROTC/ROTC Support Program
- Scholastic Excellence and Military Excellence Awards
Post 237 presents medals and award certificates in eight Madison County and Huntsville Junior ROTC programs and Alabama A&M College ROTC program. Presentations are made at each school’s year-end ROTC awards ceremonies.
- Other Cadet Participation Opportunities
- Posting of the Colors at General Membership meetings (3rd. Monday).
- Participate in flag retirement ceremonies.
- Provide Color Guard for funeral ceremonies.
- Alabama American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program
- Placing wreaths/flags on graves during holidays.
Retired Army LTC Tom Hartley, Post 237 JROTC/ROTC Liaison Officer, coordinates activities between Post 237 and the JROTC/ROTC programs. During his military career LTC Hartley served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science at Eastern New Mexico University during his 23-year career as a commissioned US Army officer.
Contact Information:
Email: tomandlouiss@yahoo.com
Cell Phone: (256) 497-0426