If you haven't paid your dues yet, I invite you to come back and make American Legion Post 72 your home again. Our mission is to provide assistance to our members with VA benefits and claims, involve our youth in the great programs of The American Legion and stay true to supporting military families and veterans. I often get the questions "why should I belong?", or "what's in it for me?" My answer is simple. Your membership dues support active-duty military and all veterans, from Washington D.C., to the great state of New Hampshire, down to our neighborhood in Alton. We see all levels of involvement from our members. Some attend all functions, while others pick and choose their involvement because of commitments to other activities or personal family responsibilities. Regardless of your level of activity, our members create the strength necessary to further our commitment in supporting veterans, and our fellow active-duty service members and their families. America, its military and our veteran community need you and your support. Our voice needs to remain strong. Please renew your membership by going online to www.legion.org/renew Or if you prefer to pay by mail, send your $50.00 check to : American Legion Post 72 PO Box 814 Alton, NH 03809-0814