DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO AMERICAN LEGION

Fellow Legionnaires,
As we officially close the books on the 2026 membership year, I want to take a moment to personally thank every Post, District, and volunteer who worked tirelessly to strengthen The American Legion Department of Colorado.
Our final membership for the 2026 card year is 14,821 members, against a goal of 15,691. We finished 870 members short of goal, earning the Department of Colorado a 33rd-place ranking nationally among all Departments.
While we did not quite reach our membership goal, I could not be more proud of the effort that was put forth across our Department. Over the past year, countless hours were spent recruiting new members, renewing existing members, conducting revitalization efforts, making phone calls, visiting Posts, and ensuring that Colorado once again demonstrated the strength and determination that defines our Department.
This year was about much more than a number. It was about proving that Colorado is back.
Together, we have rebuilt relationships, strengthened our Posts, restored confidence in our Department, and shown the rest of the nation that the American Legion in Colorado is moving forward. Every membership card processed represented another veteran choosing to stand with us in service to our fellow veterans, our communities, and our nation.
Thank you for your dedication, perseverance, and commitment throughout the year. Your hard work has laid a strong foundation for the future, and I have no doubt we will continue building on that momentum.
As one membership year closes, another has already begun.
The 2027 membership year is now underway, and we encourage every Post to begin processing renewals immediately.
A reminder to all Post Adjutants:

If your Post has Honorary Life Members, their 2027 dues should be submitted as soon as possible.
Honorary Life Member cards will be mailed next week to the Post Adjutant of record. Please ensure those members are processed promptly so they may continue enjoying uninterrupted membership.

Let's carry the enthusiasm and momentum from 2026 into the new membership year. With an early start and continued teamwork, we can make 2027 our strongest year yet.
Thank you again for everything you do for our veterans, your communities, your Posts, and The American Legion.
Jim Talaska
Department Adjutant
The American Legion
Department of Colorado

New Department Address for all correspondence and packages
American Legion Department of Colorado
140 W 29th St.
#331
Pueblo, CO. 81008
the Department phone number remains the same at 303-366-5201
Please Note: As of tomorrow 5-15-2026 the email address jtalaska@legion.org will be no longer. Please send all emails to adjutant@coloradolegion.org

NALC Application

National Legion Collage Application
All, If you are planning to apply for the National American Legion College, please ensure that you carefully follow all instructions and adhere to all established timelines. This is a highly competitive and structured process, and no exceptions will be made for incomplete or late submissions. If you have any questions during the application process, please address them early to ensure compliance with all requirements. We encourage all interested Legionnaires to take advantage of this outstanding leadership opportunity. For God and Country,
James Talaska
Department Adjutant

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2027 MEMBERSHIP SHIRT ORDER FORM

New Department Constitution and By-Laws.
Passed on January 25, 2025 - At Department Special Convention

Department Constitution and By-Laws 1-25-25

Pictures from the Department Special Convention

Status Update

REMEMBER YOU MUST DO A INVENTORY EVERY THREE YEARS.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU HAVE SENT
YOUR INVENTORY IN DO IT NOW!
See the form below.
You can also get the from online at
usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.ilsc-donations@army.mil

Ceremonial Rifle Inventory Form

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