Benton River Radio Blood Drive

On Thursday, June 25th, the Benton American Legion/VFW will be hosting the River Radio Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. Donations will take place from 1pm to 6pm and a local radio DJ will be broadcasting remotely from our location. More details, including how to sign up, will be posted in the days ahead. Please keep coming back to learn more. Thank you and see you then!

Governor's Mandated Closure

As per the mandate directed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, we are temporarily ceasing Canteen and Kitchen operations here at the Post. Although we cannot be open, our mission of serving Veterans, and their families, in our community continues. If you are a Veteran in need, or know of one who is, please contact us via our Facebook Page or by sending a message to us through this website. Upcoming organizational meetings will be updated as they arise. We wish everyone a very safe next few weeks and we hope to see you when we reopen.

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Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

As per the mandate directed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker this event is temporarily suspended. Sunday March 29th Open to ALL VETERANS and the Public from 1pm to 5pm. Rockin Roy will DJ, Free Food, All Beer $1 and All Mixed Drinks $2. Come Celebrate with Us!

Haven Weekend

American Legion Family Haven Weekend May 2nd & 3rd. May 2nd is the Haven Run and May 3rd is the Haven Fishing Tournament. Please click the link below for more details!

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Start the Week Off Right!

As per the mandate directed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker this event is temporarily suspended. Sunday Nights are Rockin' Roy DJ Show from 6-10pm. Come and check out one of the best DJ shows around! Monday Free Pool All Day!

Wednesday Queen of Hearts and Auxiliary 50/50

As per the mandate directed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker this event is temporarily suspended. Two Drawings in One night! Kitchen opens at 5pm. Happy Hour kicks off at 6pm. Ticket sales end at 7pm the day of the drawing. 50/50 Drawing at 7:25pm followed by Queen of Hearts at 7:30pm. Come out and win BIG! This is Week Twenty-Eight of the board and the jackpot is set at $8,048! Come on out, win big, and be part of the excitement!

Extreme Bingo & Wing Night

As per the mandate directed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker this event is temporarily suspended. Every Thursday is Wing Night & Extreme Bingo! Kitchen opens at 5pm with .50 cent Wings! Many other menu items available. Extreme Bingo kicks off at 6:30pm and is FREE TO PLAY. Extreme Jackpot Starts at $2,000 at 18 Balls or Less. Each week the Jackpot is not hit, the pot increases by $1,000 and 1 Ball is added. Come and take your chance at getting this AWESOME Jackpot!!

Fish Night

As per the mandate directed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker this event is temporarily suspended. Friday Fish Night begins on Friday September 6th! Kitchen is open from 5pm to 7pm. HUGE Catfish, Cod, or Shrimp Platters, complete with sides, for ONLY $10!! Come on out and get some!

Saturday!

As per the mandate directed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker this event is temporarily suspended. Join us every Saturday afternoon for FREE DARTS!! Hang around after darts for Ramblin' Roger's DJ/Karaoke Show from 7-11pm. Most Saturdays food is available for our patrons.

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WELCOME TO AMERICAN LEGION POST 280/VFW POST 2671

VFW Post 2671 & American Legion Post 280
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  The Benton, IL. American Legion Post 280 and VFW Post 2671 is a combined Post where veterans who served honorably, during all eras, can join with their brothers and sisters in arms to strengthen our community. Regardless if you served during times of peace or war, overseas or abroad, we have a place for you. You can visit the Post at 311 South Main St. Benton, IL or call us at (618) 438-0861 for questions about membership. You can also follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Benton280 or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BentonIllinoisAmericanLegion/
 

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Announcements

As per the mandate directed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, we are temporarily ceasing Canteen and Kitchen operations here at the Post.  Although we cannot be open, our mission of serving Veterans, and their families, in our community continues.  If you are a Veteran in need, or know of one who is, please contact us via our Facebook Page or by sending a message to us through this website. Upcoming organizational meetings will be updated as they arise.  Breakfast Buddies food donations will still be accepted.  You can leave your donation at the front door of the Post.  Someone will be collecting them daily.  We wish everyone a very safe next few weeks and we hope to see you when we reopen.
 
Every Sunday is Karaoke with Rockin' Roy from 6-10pm. Bloody Mary's are $2. Monday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm is Domestic Beer 3 for $6 and Nattys 3 for $4. Wednesday Happy Hour is from 6 to 9pm with $2 Beer Cans, and other specials. Auxiliary 50/50 Drawing at 7:25pm and Queen of Hearts Drawing at 7:30pm. The Auxiliary will also be selling food on Wednesday nights beginning at 5pm. Thursday is Wing Night starting at 5pm. Extreme Bingo begins at 6:30pm. Come out for your chance to win cash or prizes! We have several events coming up, everyone is welcome to come and participate in them with us.

OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.
 
 

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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