Post 47
Post 47 is the local connection to The American Legion for veterans, families, schools, and community members in Dodge City and the surrounding area.
National Overview
One Organization. One Mission. Serving Veterans Nationwide.
Charles Earnest Scott American Legion Post 47 is part of a larger organization serving veterans, military families, young people, and communities across the nation. Each level of The American Legion works together to support service, advocacy, leadership, and patriotic programs.
How The American Legion Is Organized
The American Legion is organized so that local posts remain connected to district, state, and national leadership. This structure allows local concerns to be heard while providing members and veterans with access to broader programs, advocacy, training, and resources.
National Headquarters
Department of Kansas
District
Charles Earnest Scott American Legion Post 47
District
District leadership helps coordinate communication, meetings, programs, training, and support among American Legion posts within the region.
Department of Kansas
The Department of Kansas supports American Legion posts throughout the state through membership services, conventions, veteran advocacy, youth programs, leadership, and statewide initiatives.
National Headquarters
National Headquarters provides organizational leadership, develops nationwide programs, advocates for veterans, and represents American Legion priorities before Congress and federal agencies.
The Four Pillars
The mission and work of The American Legion are guided by four enduring pillars.
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation
Supporting veterans as they pursue benefits, health care, employment, rehabilitation, and other services earned through military service.
National Security
Supporting the men and women of the Armed Forces, military families, national preparedness, and a strong national defense.
Americanism
Promoting patriotism, constitutional education, responsible citizenship, youth leadership, and respect for the United States flag.
Children and Youth
Supporting programs that strengthen families, protect children, encourage leadership, and invest in future generations.
National Advocacy
The American Legion advocates for veterans, service members, and military families before Congress, federal agencies, and national policymakers.
Advocacy efforts address issues such as veterans health care, disability benefits, education, employment, military quality of life, national security, and support for military families.
American Legion VoterVoice
American Legion VoterVoice helps members and supporters stay informed about legislative issues affecting veterans and provides a convenient way to communicate with elected officials.
Explore the Organization
Department of Kansas
Learn about statewide American Legion leadership, programs, membership support, conventions, awards, and resources for Kansas posts.
Department of KansasDistrict Information
Learn how district leadership supports local posts and connects them with the Department of Kansas.
District InformationNational Headquarters
Explore national programs, legislative priorities, veteran resources, membership information, and organizational leadership.
National HeadquartersOur Local Post
Learn how Post 47 puts the mission of The American Legion into action through veteran support, youth programs, remembrance, and community service.
Explore Our ProgramsLocal Service Starts Here
Although The American Legion is a national organization, its strength comes from local posts and the members who serve their communities.
Need Help Locally?
If you live in or near Dodge City, Charles Earnest Scott American Legion Post 47 can help connect you with programs, services, and resources available through The American Legion.
Serving Together
“From the local post to National Headquarters, every level of The American Legion works toward the shared goal of honoring service, supporting veterans, and strengthening America’s communities.”