Historic Print of the Larry Selman painting “Deeds not Words”
The callsign for the crew of the Chinook was Yankee 26. The image of this extraction mission became an iconic symbol of the conflict in Afghanistan. Yankee 26 Prints are now available for a donation of $75 for an unsigned print, or $110 for a signed print by the aircrew and ground party soldiers, plus $20 shipping to the lower 48, and $45 to Alaska & Hawaii.
“Yankee-26 Deeds Not Words” by Larry Selman
Click on the Yankee 26 print button to donate and secure a print order
Post 405 Annual Dinner Gala
Saturday, November 8, 2025
at the Union League Liberty Hill Golf Club, 800 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Open Bar Reception and Robust Silent Auction begin at 6PM
Ben Franklin Medal Recipient and Keynote Speaker:
Navy Lieutenant Commander Castillo
* Black Tie, Military Mess Dress, Legion Cap, and Military medals are optional *
* Reservations are required and limited *
Price is $120 (click link below for tickets)
Post 405 inaugural trip to the National Museum of the US Army
American Legion post 405 supports the National Museum of the US Army. Located at Ft Belvoir in Virginia, the museum tells the story of our Army not just through artifacts, but through the personal perspectives of those who lived it. Much of the content is given context through the stories of the "Average G.I." men and women who served. The museum is divided into several rooms including: (1) Revolutionary War / Civil War, (2) World War I, (3) World War II, (4) The Cold War, and (5) Modern Day (Iraq/Afghanistan). There is even a virtual reality room and a theater.
You can add your story to the Museum here: Soldier Registry
Post 405 supports the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge monument
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (VBOB) has been working for several years to erect a monument in Philadelphia. Philadelphia has monuments to honor those who served in other conflicts, but there is no acknowledgment of those of our Greatest Generation that served in the largest land battle in human history. Post 405 is supporting their effort and our goal is to erect the monument soon so that the few surviving WW II Veterans are able to participate in the unveiling. Please contact your city councilperson and ask for their support. If you can support monetarily, your donation will contribute to fund the design and construction of the monument.
Monthly Meetings and guest speakers
Post 405 meets on the Third Monday of every month at 6PM at tHE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA
The Post Supports:
In March 2020 the Post supported fishing outings for disabled Veterans with Operation Healing Waters and the Mount America Foundation.
Philadelphia Veterans Parade
Post 405 marches in the annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade through Center City each year in November.
The Philadelphia Veterans Parade will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025!
Post 405 member Ben Berry (bottom left) was presented with the Legion of Honour Medal by the Ambassador of France to the United States. The event took place in the Chapel of the Four Chaplains. Berry was a WW2 soldier during the Battle of the Bulge. Many thanks to Dr. Andy Waskie (above right) and others for four years of long effort with the French government. Seen seated with Ben is Jake Russer, WW2 combat medic and 405 member. Seen standing (l-r) are Scott Sigman, Esq., 405 Judge Advocate; Andre Mc Coy, Executive Board and City Veteran's Commissioner; Judge Ramy Djerassi; Lisette Tarragano, Esq., Parliamentarian, and Dr. Andy Waskie, 2nd Vice President
American Legion Post 405 Memorial Day at Mount America Foundation
LOCATION:1045 Ridge Road, Rising Sun, Maryland
TIME OF EVENT: 2:00 pm
The Union League’s American Legion Post 405 invites you to Memorial Day at the Mount America Foundation on Sunday, May 25, 2025
GPS location (then follow signs): 1045 Ridge Road, Rising Sun, Maryland
Please Join Us for Comradery, War Stories, Fishing, Tubing, Canoeing, Swimming, Hiking, BBQ, Drinks, and lots of Relaxation
There will be a ceremony at the top of Mt. America honoring our veterans.
‘Fun in the Sun & Patriotism too’!