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We are proud members of The American Legion, the Legionnaires that belong are honorably discharged Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Sailors and Coastsguardsmen who served at least one day of active duty in the United States Military.

We have taken our uniforms off but we continue to serve our communities and advocate for Veterans

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"The Soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war" - Douglas MacArthur

What is a Veteran?
A veteran is defined by federal law, moral code and military service…A military veteran is any person who served for any length of time in any military service branch.

War Veteran
Any GI (Government Issue) ordered to foreign soil or waters to participate in direct or support activity against an enemy. The operant condition: Any GI sent in harm's way!!!

Combat Veteran
Any GI who experiences any level of hostility for any duration resulting from offensive, defensive or friendly fire military action involving a real or perceived enemy in any pre-or post-designated theater of combat (war) operations.

Cold War Veteran_Peace Time Veteran

Public Law 104-106-110 Stat 349: The term "Cold War" means the period beginning on September 2, 1945 and ending on August 21, 1991. It is used at the Department of Defense. These veterans are listed as "Peace-time Veterans" by each Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office.

The period beginning on the date of any future declaration of war by the Congress and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of the Congress are not classified as a veteran of war for VA purposes.

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Coleman A. Young Post 202 was chartered as an American Legion Post in November of 1999. A dedicated group of World War 2 and Korean Veterans decided to form a Post in the city of Detroit as well as join the Nation’s Largest Veteran’s Service Organization “The American Legion”.

The members in choosing a name wanted one that would signify strength, courage, determination and respect. They also wanted to honor the memory of a United States Veteran; they accomplished all this by naming our Post after Coleman Alexander Young. Permission was obtained to use the name from Claude Young, the late great Mayor’s relative.

Coleman Alexander Young (May 24, 1918 – November 29, 1997) was an American politician who served as mayor of Detroit, Michigan, from 1974 to 1994. Young was the first African-American mayor of Detroit and a Tuskegee Airman World War 2 Veteran.

Coleman A. Young embodied everything our Post founders wanted to accomplish, service to our country, community, veterans and their families and our children and youth. He had set an excellent example of what could be accomplished. Through hard work, dedication and an un-yielding love for his city, Coleman Young became a legislator, the longest serving Mayor in Detroit history and at his peak in the late 1970’s, he was one of America’s most powerful politicians, serving in a top Democratic Party post and as an informal adviser to President Jimmy Carter.

The charter members of our Post chose wisely in choosing a name, because they knew that if they and the Post members lived up to the standards of our namesake, that our Post would be just as successful in being the service outlet for The American Legion in the City of Detroit, as he was during his distinguished career.

In 2001, Vietnam Veterans assumed the mantel from our World War 2 and Korean founders. They continued to work with The American legion in fighting for Veterans and their families. Being vocal advocates for future military retirees, better military housing, assisting veterans in finding jobs, insisting that our national legislators make mandatory funding for Veterans Health Care a law, offering free advice and guidance for veterans who need to deal with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the myriad of obstacles and battles Veterans face while seeking benefits and medical care.

Coleman A. Young American Legion Post 202 is proud of the fact that we have had 2 District Commanders, 2 State Vice Commanders and 1 Department Commander to come out of our membership.

At the end of the 2019 Legion Membership year Coleman A. Young continues to serve our community, state and nation. We advocate for our Veterans along with our fellow Legionnaires across the country and abroad. We continue to try and recruit new, younger members to keep the legacy we have started here in Detroit, Michigan going.

I think that World War 2 Veteran, Tuskegee Airman and Detroit’s greatest Mayor, Coleman Alexander Young would approve of what we have accomplished and the principles for which Coleman A. Young Post 202 and The American Legion Stands For.