Veterans Helping Veterans
Post 37 next business meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025 at 1900 hours
Preamble to the Constitution of the National American Legion FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; To maintain law and order; To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars; To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; To make right the master of might; To promote peace and goodwill on earth; To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
Mission
Aligning with the National American Legion, our Mission is to enhance the well-being of veterans, their families, our military, and the community in St. Johns County, FL by our devotion to mutual helpfulness
Vision
Consistent with the National American Legion, our vision is: "Veterans Strengthening America"
Values
1. Embracing current and former military members as well as their families 2. Selfless Service 3. American Values and Patriotism 4. Family and Community Engagement 5. Educate and lead new generations of Americans. 6. Honor those who came before us.
We are 300+ members strong. We would be honored to have you as a member of our Post.
Post #37 welcomes you to our Meetings:
2nd Thursday of the Month @ 7 PM
NCO Club at the National Guard Armory. Use our contact page to obtain directions.
https://www.Facebook.com/ALPost37SaintAugustine.
On Monday, September 9, 2024, at 4:30pm in The Alcazar Room of City Hall, the City of St. Augustine City Commission will recognize William “Bill” Dudley, presenting him with the city’s highest honor, the Order of La Florida Award.
Nominated by Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline, Dudley exemplifies the qualifications of being nominated for the award, unselfishly devoting himself, his time, and his talent to the welfare and betterment of our citizens and contributing extraordinary services to this community, in particular his work with the military and our veterans.
Dudley joined the U.S. Air Force in January 1955, flying and instructing in various types of military aircraft and deploying during the Berlin Crisis and the Cuban Missile Crisis. After 10 years of active duty, he transferred to the USAF Reserves, retiring at the rank of Lt. Colonel. Dudley held executive-level management positions for several major domestic and international airlines before running an aerospace consulting business.
Since he fully retired in 2005, Dudley has served our local community, our veterans in particular, in many ways – as the National Director of the U.S. Navy League, the President of the Veterans Council of St. Johns County, and in various voluntary leadership roles with the National Cemetery, community veterans organizations, Flagler Health’s Continuum of Care, Home Again St. Johns, Veterans Treatment Court Advisory Board, and more.
The City of St. Augustine established The Order of La Florida Award in 1975, so that the City Commission, on behalf of the people of St. Augustine might recognize one who, “…over a long period of time has unselfishly devoted his or her time and talent to the welfare and betterment of St. Augustine’s citizens and heritage, who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship, and has contributed extraordinary services to the community.” Recipients must be 55 years of age and there may not be more than 10 living recipients at any one time. A nomination originates with a member of the city commission and is presented to the city manager who then puts it before the entire commission for confirmation