Honoring General Donald Hansen, U.S. Army, Retired

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On Thursday, July 10, 2025, a special community event was held to honor General Donald Hansen, U.S. Army, Retired, with a formal proclamation presentation—recognizing his extraordinary service and unwavering dedication to the United States of America.
The presentation took place at Ashby Ponds in Ashburn, Virginia, where residents, state and local leaders, and veterans gathered to celebrate a true American patriot.
Brigadier General Donald Wayne Hansen, a longtime Loudoun County resident, recently celebrated his 92nd birthday on June 4, 2025. His distinguished military career spanned nearly three decades. He served in combat with the 1st Infantry Division (Big Red One) during the Vietnam War, held senior legal positions in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, and ultimately served as the Assistant Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Army.
The event was organized by Chariots of Honor, a Loudoun-based nonprofit committed to honoring our nation’s military veterans. It was a meaningful moment to reflect on General Hansen’s legacy of leadership, courage, and lifelong service—and to say thank you to one of America’s finest. May God Bless America.

Boys and Girls State Students Talk About Their Experience

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We had the pleasure of listening to a couple of students tell about their experience with Boys and Girls State. Each student said the experience was one they would remember forever and expressed gratitude to the Post for giving them such an amazing opportunity and to all the veterans for their selfless service to the country. Boys State and Girls State are week-long summer leadership and citizenship programs for high school juniors, focused on simulating the workings of state and local government. These programs, sponsored by The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary, respectively, aim to educate young people about their responsibilities as citizens and to foster leadership skills. Participants engage in activities like legislative sessions, court proceedings, and political campaigns, learning about the structure and practical operation of government through hands-on experience. Both students emphasized the importance of promoting these programs to encourage more students to participate and learn about leadership and government.