American Legion Post 205 in Bluffton, Sc

Town of Bluffton/Post 205

Veterans Memorial

Post 205 Mail In Form for WAA Check Purchase

On Friday June 12, Dennis J. Becker Post 205 sponsored the Flag Retirement Ceremony held at the Fire Department Maintenance & Training Facility located at 19 Ulmer Road, Bluffton. Post 205 would like to thank the Bluffton Fire Department of letting us use their facility. We would also like to thank the team members of the Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Office in Bluffton who volunteered to help Post 205 and donated bottled water.

Upcoming Events This Quarter

Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony Video

On Monday May 25, Dennis J. Becker Post 205 sponsored the Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial Park located at Buckwalter Place Park, Bluffton. The ceremony featured guest speaker Rev. Dr. Jon R. Black, flag raising by the May River High School Air Force JROTC, and wreath placement by members of Post 205 and Auxiliary Unit Post 205. Post 205 would like to thank Nosh New York Bagels for donating bagel sandwiches for the ceremony.

David A. Robbins

Past Commander

Chairman

Operation Wipeout

WHAT WE DO!

"Operation Wipeout" 2026

“Operation Wipeout" is part of a community outreach program where American Legion Post 205 of Bluffton, SC is benefiting the Marines of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort , the Parris Island Training Depot and the
Sailors of the Beaufort Naval Hospital.

This year marks the fifth year of "Operation Wipeout". By providing diapers of different sizes, this eases the financial burden on the families serving our nation. We ask for your kind donation, in any amount, to help these families. Diapers are not cheap and as with just about everything, the prices are going up! We hope to deliver the diapers in early summer. The deadline to make a donation is June 2026 to go toward the purchase of baby diapers. Donations, in any amount, are perfectly acceptable.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and for your kind support of
American Legion Post 205, Bluffton, SC. If you wish to donate to "Operation
Wipeout" through the mail, please make out your check to American Legion Post 205. Memo line "Operation Wipeout" and mail your check to:

    American Legion Post 205
    P.O. Box 2376
    Bluffton, S.C. 29910

With best regards, David A. Robbins, Chairman, "Operation Wipeout" &
Past Commander (2019-2022), Post 205, Bluffton, SC

Post 205 Monthly Meetings 2026

Operation WipeOut

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2026 Golf Tournament Forms

Proud Member of the

Bluffton Chamber of Commerce

May:
Bluffton HS Awards (1 May)
General Membership Meeting (5 May)
Golf Committe Meeting (13 May 1300)
May River High School Awards (18 May)
Police Department Awards (TBD)
Placement of Flags at Bluffton Cemeteries (22 May 0900)
Memorial Day Ceremony (25 May)
Pick Up Flags at Bluffton Cemeteries (28 May 1000)
Officers Meeting (28 May 1300)

Vet-to-Vet Cafe (28 May 1100)

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Flag Retirement Ceremony

Veteran's Memorial Page

On Monday May 18, Dennis J. Becker Post 205 presented a Scholarship Award and a Leadership Award to cadets of the May River High School Air Force JROTC Program. In the photo, Sergeant-At-Arms Bacon is presenting the Scholarship Award.

America's 250th Birthday Celebration

Dennis J. Becker

American Legion Post 205

Bluffton, South Carolina

Information Links

2025 & 2026 Fiscal Year Post Dues

The American Legion fiscal year begins each January 1 and ends December 31. In the past, you have received dues reminders from National Headquarters asking you to send your renewal to National (or Department of SC).

Please use these reminders to stimulate you to send your 2025 and 2026 dues directly to the Post.
When you send your dues to the Post, we receive our share ($41) immediately and can use the income to fund our many programs. However, if you send to National, we do not receive our share for 2-3 months!

Please send your dues in this manner:
Make out your check for $75 to American Legion Post 205. Send your check to: American Legion Post 205, PO Box 2376, Bluffton, SC 29910.

After 22 years as being Dennis J. Becker Post 205's Finance Officer, Founding Member James "Gilly" Gilliard has decided to "retire" from the Finance Officer Position. Post 205 wants to thank "Gilly" for all his contributions over the years. To find out more information about Gilly, review his profile found at this link.

June:
General Membership Meeting (2 June)
Boys State (7-13 June)
Flag Day at Maintenance & Training Facility, 19 Ulmer Road, Bluffton (12 June 1000)
Department South Carolina Conference (14-17 June)
Officers Meeting (25 June 1300) Vet-to-Vet Cafe (25 June 1100)

May River High School Air Force JROTC Award

ATTENTION ALL POST 205 LEGIONNAIRES

Please remember to fill out and submit your volunteer form for various events and committees. Also look at the 'WHAT WE DO' link above for ideas.

The next Monthly Members Meeting will be on Tuesday August 4, 2026 at Crescent Pointe Golf Clubhouse, 1 Crescent Point Drive, Bluffton, SC., at 1PM for a Meet and Greet and 2PM Meeting. See you there!

PAY YOUR DUES!!! UPDATE!! Dues are now being collected for Legion Years 2025 and 2026. See 1st Vice Commander message below for details.

BUY A BRICK!! Memorialize a veteran family member with an inscribed brick to be placed in the Veterans Memorial. Click on the Blue Veterans Memorial button below to bring you to the page with the application form.

Veterans Grave Flag Placement

Committee Volunteer Sign Up Sheet

On Thursday July 2, Dennis J. Becker Post 205 sponsored America's 250th Birthday Celebration at the Crescent Pointe Golf Course Restaurant. The event was well attended by both Post 205 and Auxiliary Unit 205 members. We would like to thank the Crescent Pointe Clubhouse for supporting our event.

Memorial Day Ceremony