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The American Legion - A Pledge To Service

Orville Jackson Post 127, American Legion Commander Ralph Perez & Mayor Pierce, Explore Eagle #16

Our Mission

The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with about 1.7 million members in roughly 12,000 posts across the nation. Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans. 


We pledge ourselves to our four Pillars:

  1. Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation - continued devotion to our fellow service members and Veterans
  2. National Security - promoting strong national security
  3. Americanism - advocating patriotism and  honor
  4. Children and Youth - committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities 

These four pillars shape our work. We work relentlessly within our four pillars of service. We also work with other Veterans Service and Friendly Organizations to share information, promote events, and to help Veterans who have critical needs. 


It is so important to us to be able to direct and connect a veteran in need to the right organization that can help them if we cannot. A link to Idaho Veterans Guide for a multitude of services available is on our home page.

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Our Namesake Orville Jackson

Orville Jackson  A true American hero and lifelong citizen of  the state of Idaho was born in Washington County, ID on August 16, 1893. He moved to Eagle, ID shortly after returning home from World War I. 

Orville Jackson Joined the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in 1917 and was deployed to France to serve as a combat medic in The United States Army Ambulance Service (USAAS). Serving his fellow soldiers during two of the most important battles of the war. Under the direct command of General John J. Pershing, the battle of Saint-Mihiel was the first and only offensive launched solely by the United States during the war. This battle marked the first use of the terms "D-Day" and 

"H-Hour" by the Americans and set the stage for the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. The Meuse-Argonne Offensive lasted 47 days and remains the largest and most deadly battle in the history of the United States, with 26,277 American soldiers killed and over 120,000 wounded."


Visit links below to view sort videos on the battle of Meuse-Argonne: The greatest American battle to date: the Meuse-Argonne Offensive

The Meuse Argonne Offensive


He remained in Europe for an additional year, after the Armistice. as part of the occupying forces stationed in Trier, Germany. 

Returning home in late 1919.He continued his medical service when he purchased the Eagle Drug Store on his 29th birthday, August 16, 1922. 

Th e Orville Jackson Drug Store was run by Orville and his loving wife Floy for the next 52 years until they retired in 1974. Orville Jackson passed away in Boise, ID 

on June 11, 1984.

Get Involved

Orville Jackson Post 127 has over 250 active Veterans, Sons of the American Legion, AL-Riders-TV-ID and SNAP Brigade  (citizen volunteer group) members. The number of participants in our activities continues to grow.


We are always looking for volunteers to help us serve and support  veterans, first responders and our community. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!


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To Strengthen a Nation

To Strengthen a Nation: Prelude

To Strengthen a Nation 1: Formation of The American Legion

To Strengthen a Nation 2: Mutual Helpfulness

To Strengthen a Nation 3: Economic Opportunity

To Strengthen a Nation 4: National Security

To Strengthen a Nation 5: American Legion Baseball

To Strengthen a Nation 6: Americanism

To Strengthen a Nation 7: A Square Deal for Every Child

To Strengthen a Nation 8: Emergency Response

To Strengthen a Nation 9: Community Service

To Strengthen a Nation 10: Honor & Remembrance

To Strengthen A Nation 11: The American Legion Family

To Strengthen a Nation 12: Legacy & Vision

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