American Legion Braxton-Perkins Post 25

09/12/2026

Thanks to our volunteers who helped clean up Oakland Cemetary this morning.

Millard Harlow is nearly 80 years old and has been mowing grass at Oakland Cemetery in Hampton since 1957. Now veterans and active-duty service members are joining him — and he says he is not stopping anytime soon.

09/12/2026

We have a few members volunteering with other members from the Hampton Moose, VFW Post 3219, Navy and Coast Guard cleaning up Oakland Cemetary in Hampton. Great job by all.

09/11/2026

Thanks to the Newport News Police, Fire, and Sherriff’s departments along with CNU for hosting the 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony this morning. Her are some pics and videos for those unable to attend.

09/09/2026

Some more pics from the Labor Day cookout. Thanks to all the volunteers that made this event a success.

09/08/2026

Good morning post 25 family and friends. CNU Will be hosting Newport News’ 9/11 ceremony this Fri at 10:00. This is the 25th anniversary so it would be nice if we could show up for this event.

25th Anniversary Honor & Remembrance Ceremony for 9/11

09/08/2026

We had a great turnout at this afternoon’s Labor Day cookout. Everyone that visited our post enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by our dedicated volunteers. Thank you to all that made this event possible.

09/06/2026

Good afternoon post 25 family and friends. We will be hosting our annual Labor Day cookout tomorrow from 12-3. This event is open to the public. Bring a friend. We look forward to seeing you there.

09/02/2026

Congratulations Jon and Sam for winning and placing 2nd in tonight’s shuffleboard bowling tournament. Great turnout tonight.

09/01/2026

Good morning Post 25 Family! Here is the September Event Calendar.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v9S8EDUy2vLppKmRiyjHpXNgxkKR6_a7/view?usp=sharing

Just in case you haven't heard, the newsletter is now quarterly, but we will continue to post a monthly calendar prior to each month.

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Jon and John for their stellar showing and placing 1st and 2nd in this week’s shuffleboard bowling tournament!