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American Legion Post 76 chartered on September 28, 1994, serves veterans of all eras and their families across western and northwestern Las Vegas. The post takes its name "Spirit of Freedom" from the membership's reflection on the freedoms gained from independence in 1776—a connection reflected in t...
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American Legion Post 76 chartered on September 28, 1994, serves veterans of all eras and their families across western and northwestern Las Vegas. The post takes its name "Spirit of Freedom" from the membership's reflection on the freedoms gained from independence in 1776—a connection reflected in their logo design featuring the Minute Man soldier ready to defend country and freedoms.
This is a membership-based veterans organization that operates as a hub for veteran services, community support, and youth development. The post holds general meetings at 1:30 pm on the 3rd Sunday of most months.
Core Services & Programs:
Post 76 has produced leaders who shaped veteran policy at state and national levels. Jack Ford served as: - Department Commander (2005-2006) - National Committee member on Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, Hospital & Medical Services, and Claims & Ratings - Board Chairman for Nevada Boys State - National Representative for VA Voluntary Service
Robert Jagemann contributed through roles as District Judge Advocate and National American Legion Press Association member, plus work securing naming recognition for the Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy through the Clark County School Board.
Post 76 serves the western and northwestern area of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving all veterans regardless of era of service.
As a member post of The American Legion, Post 76 operates within an organization that:
Legislative Wins for Veterans: - Authored and passed the original GI Bill (1944) - Secured Post-9/11 GI Bill passage (2008) - Pushed for VA Accountability Act (2017) - Eliminated the Disabled Veterans Tax phase-in for 100% disabled retirees - Created Veterans Appeals Modernization Act (2017) - Expanded Legacy Scholarship for post-9/11 veteran families - Established LEGION Act expanding recognized wartime service back to WWII (2019)
Youth & Sports Programs: - American Legion Baseball (established 1925): Over 2,000 high school students compete annually; 50%+ of MLB players are Legion Baseball graduates - Junior Shooting Sports Air Rifle Championships (1991-present): Teaches gun safety and marksmanship to youth - Boy Scouts chartering: Over 1,700 Scouting units with 64,000 youth members nationwide
Emergency & Community Support: - Family Support Network for military deployment assistance - Buddy Check programs for older veterans - Blood drive coordination - Food delivery and emergency supply distribution - Temporary Financial Assistance grants (distributed $1.03M+ in emergency funds to Coast Guard families during 2019 shutdown)
Post 76 maintains an extensive resource page for Nevada veterans including:
General meetings held 1:30 pm on the 3rd Sunday of most months. The post publishes quarterly newsletters (The Post Journal) covering veteran news, military discounts, and local resources—available back to 2012 on their website.
Post 76 represents institutional knowledge of how to navigate VA claims, disability ratings, education benefits, and emergency assistance. Members gain access to peer support from people who've served across different eras—from Vietnam to post-9/11 conflicts—plus connection to the national American Legion network of 2+ million members and thousands of posts.
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