Post History

Your local Robert C. Behling–Jack A. Kutchera, Brookfield American Legion Post 296 was first awarded its charter as the Robert C. Behling - Post Number 156 in 1923 and then lost its charter around May of 1928. Then, in August of 1936, some former post members applied to reestablish the Robert C. Behling Post, which was subsequently awarded post number 296. Afterward, in June of 1946, the post was renamed Robert C. Behling – Jack A. Kutchera, American Legion Post 296. (See the "Post History - 296" tab for greater details)

Patriotic Days

The goal of every Veteran to its last man is to keep MEMORIAL DAY sacred to the memory of our war dead of all of the wars of the country; and all graves are decorated on this National Holiday.

ARMISTICE DAY, now called VETERANS' DAY, originally marked the end of fighting in World War I. It is an important holiday on the calendar of Legionnaires everywhere and in the hearts of all Veterans. An important tradition was established when the Post led in the memorial exercises at 11 o'clock on the morning of November 11, marking the exact hour of the cessation of hostility on the war fronts.

Scholarships and Community Projects

American Legion Post 296 sponsors various scholarships to further our children's education. We also sponsor and financially assist many worthy community projects and programs initiated by the National American Legion.

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