Luitink Weishan, Post 495 Sussex, WI

Our post meetings are held the 2^nd Thursday of the month

from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at the VFW in Sussex.

2026 Meetings:

February 12th

See more Post 495 events on our events calendar>>

American Legion Post 495 Spotlight

2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina

Deedra Irwin is an elite American biathlete and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) qualified for her second consecutive Olympic Games, set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina Known for achieving the best-ever individual Olympic finish for a US biathlete (7th in 2022), the Wisconsin native and former runner pivoted to the sport after a 2017 talent ID camp.

Deedra Irwin of United States in the women's biathlon 15km individual competition Feb. 11, 2026, during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Anterselva Biathlon Arena. She finished 34th out of 90 participants

State of Wisconsin Raffle

Drawn @8 pm 7/18/2026, Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel, 333 W. College Ave. Appleton, WI 54911

Supports American Legion programs, youth programs and communications by the American Legion.

Elections

Honor Flight

Night of Honor Gala 2026 - See calander for honor flight dates.

Ticket sales have closed - we are looking forward to seeing everyone on the 28th. A few updates below:

Join us for an evening spent celebrating and honoring our veterans as we raise funds to support the mission of Stars and Stripes Honor Flight! An Honor Flight is a life changing day for our veterans as they travel to Washington DC and visit the memorials built in their name and experience a full day of gratitude and closure.

It will be an evening you will never forget!

5:00pm Event begins, enjoy the open bar and amazing silent auction items this year.
6:00pm We move into the main ballroom for dinner, a short program, open bar continues, live auction/fund a need.
7:30pm Live music and dancing starts with our popular Milwaukee Tool Shed Band. Check out and pick up your auction items.
11:00pm Music and open bar continue till event ends, check out and pick up ends.

Attire - cocktail dress or floor length gowns, dark suits or tuxedos, veterans and active military are highly encouraged to wear their dress uniforms!

Dinner - We appreciate those that provided allergies or needed a gluten free/vegan option. All our other guests will enjoy freshly baked rolls with butter, a mixed green salad with two dressing options that are both GF and DF (Strawberry or Lemon Vinaigrette), garlic smashed red potatoes, vegetable medley, and braised beef. Tiramisu and chocolate torte with fresh berries on top will round off dinner with your choice of coffee, tea (hot or iced).

Memoriam Eorum Retinebimus

Jake White

Since our charter in 1947, our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country, and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace, and blessings for our country, friends, and families embodied in our preamble below.

To the wonderful patriotic citizens of the Sussex community. Join our Post as a Booster or Sponsor. (click Sponsor Button for details). 100% of the monies raised is given back to the community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans, and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects.