123 S. 84th Street Suite L, Lincoln, NE 68510, US
Honoring Veterans, Serving Community
Since 1919
Last updated August 1, 2026
Touch-a-Truck 2026
The Lincoln American Legion Post 3 Family and Lincoln Elks Lodge #80 thank the Lincoln/Lancaster County community-at-large for joining us for a family- and kid-friendly event held on Saturday, September 27th, 2025.
The event was such a HUGE success, and many attendees suggested that we have another one in 2026! Attendance far exceeded our wildest dreams.
Our Touch-A-Truck event this year will be just as exciting and fun as last year... maybe more! We will fiil the parking lot with a variety of vehicles, large and small, for the whole family to explore, climb on (and in), ask questions, and just have a fun-filled time.
We look forward to welcoming the following
agencies and companies to the event:
- Lincoln Police Department
- Lincoln Fire & Rescue
- Lancaster County Sheriff
- Nebraska State Patrol
- Southeast Fire & Rescue
- Lincoln Transportation & Utilities
- Lancaster County Engineer
- Nebraska Department of Transportation
- MMT Ambulance
- Crete Carrier Corporation
- Glenn's Towing
Thanks to the generosity of the Lincoln Elks Lodge #80, there will be a free hotdog meal, including chips and a drink, for the first 400 (or so) attendees. Last year, we actually blew through an initial 200 meals in just over an hour, then we went and got some more dogs and buns! We doubled up for this year. And, Kona Ice will be selling their fantastic shave ice dessert. Yummy for the tummy!
Spread the word! We hope to see everyone there!
Veterans' Mission of Mercy 2026
The fourth annual Veterans Mission of Mercy (VETMOM) dental event was held August 28 and 29 at the Nebraska National Guard Titan Readiness Center near Yutan, Nebraska. Veterans, spouses, and surviving spouses of deceased veterans were able to receive dental services ranging from exams and x-rays to extractions and even full dentures at no cost to them. Preliminary figures show the total value of the free care provided was worth over $600,000 based on average dental care rates in Nebraska.
According to preliminary data, more than 2,725 dental services were performed in over 450 patient visits during the two-day event, including over 140 denture services. VETMOM’s four-year total now exceeds 10,700 dental services provided in over 1,750 patient visits with a total value of over $2.2 million based on average dental care rates in Nebraska.
VETMOM is made possible through partnerships between the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Nebraska Army National Guard, DHHS Office of Oral Health, Nebraska Dental Foundation, UNMC College of Dentistry, Creighton School of Dentistry, Nebraska Dental Hygienists’ Association and companies such as Dental Designs, Patterson Dental, and Dexis Imagining. Hundreds of volunteers, including dental school faculty, dental and dental hygiene students, dental assistants, U.S. Air Force 55th Dental Squadron personnel, and private dentists from around the state donated their time and experience to provide care at the event. This year’s VETMOM included volunteer dentists from as far away as Alaska and Thailand. Numerous non-dental volunteers, including members of local American Legion and VFW posts, helped with the clinical setup, check-in, escorting patients, and other non-clinical tasks.
The event is funded through private donations to the Nebraska Dental Foundation. Major financial supporters of the 2026 VETMOM include Hornady, Ameritas, Google Nebraska, Lincoln American Legion Post #3 and Lincoln American Legion Riders Chapter #3.
About Us
WHO ARE WE?
The mission of The American Legion is to enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion's vision statement is "The American Legion: Veterans Strengthening America." The American Legion's value principles are as follows:
A VETERAN IS
The mission of The American Legion is to enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion's vision statement is "The American Legion: Veterans Strengthening America." The American Legion's value principles are as follows:
A VETERAN IS A VETERAN - which means The American Legion embraces all current and former members of the military and endeavors to help them transition into their communities.
SELFLESS SERVICE - which means The American Legion celebrates all who contribute to something larger than themselves and inspires others to serve and strengthen America.
AMERICAN VALUES AND PATRIOTISM - which means The American Legion advocates for upholding and defending the United States Constitution, equal justice and opportunity for everyone and discrimination against no one, youth education, responsible citizenship and honoring military service by observing and participating in memorial events.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - which means The American Legion meets the unique needs of local communities.
ADVANCING THE VISION - which means The American Legion educates, mentors and leads new generations of Americans.
HONOR THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US - which means The American Legion pays perpetual respect for all past military sacrifices to ensure they are never forgotten by new generations.
The American Legion's motto is "Veterans Strengthening America."
OUR GOAL!
The American Legion is built on a promise from men and women who swore with their lives to defend and protect the United States through military service. The promise begins at enlistment, grows through training and discipline in the U.S. Armed Forces and continues after discharge, as veterans in service to community, state and nation.
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The American Legion is built on a promise from men and women who swore with their lives to defend and protect the United States through military service. The promise begins at enlistment, grows through training and discipline in the U.S. Armed Forces and continues after discharge, as veterans in service to community, state and nation.
In times of crisis, The American Legion steps into the turmoil and fights to provide needed assistance for others.
Young people who seek positive opportunities turn to The American Legion, which has mentored generations into responsible citizens.
Veterans in need of advocates to help them achieve meaningful careers, educations, health-care services, friends and stable homes are supported every day, free of charge, by The American Legion.
Active-duty, National Guard and Reserve personnel have dedicated supporters in The American Legion. A strong and well-resourced national defense is, and has always been, a central purpose of the organization. As former troops, Legionnaires understand the importance of home-front support.
Legionnaires constantly remind communities that freedom and prosperity come with a price, a price often paid in blood. They know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. They raise the money, put in the hours and bring into existence monuments and memorials to “preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars.”
The American Legion salutes the flag and asks all others to show respect for the unity, freedom and hope it represents.
Among American Legion members, there is no rank or prejudice, only purpose. A veteran is a veteran. And the purpose of veterans in The American Legion is to strengthen the United States of America through programs, services, compassion and actions that have proven vital, timeless and life-changing for over a century.
LET US HELP YOU!
LET US HELP YOU!
The American Legion is one of the best sources of help for any veterans' concerns, whether they be their health, welfare, families, socializing, and especially, supporting your local community.
If you've ever felt left out of the loop of veterans happenings, now's your chance to join us in helping to make Lincoln a great community.
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The American Legion is one of the best sources of help for any veterans' concerns, whether they be their health, welfare, families, socializing, and especially, supporting your local community.
If you've ever felt left out of the loop of veterans happenings, now's your chance to join us in helping to make Lincoln a great community.
American Legion Post 3 is here in Lincoln to add to your life's success.
Lincoln American Legion Post 3 Officers 2025-26
Post Commander
1st Vice Commander
Ron Hindmand
1st Vice Commander
1st Vice Commander
Rich Lemmerman
2nd Vice Commander
2nd Vice Commander
John Ottoson
(Photo coming soon)
Adjutant
2nd Vice Commander
Steve Fowles
(Photo coming soon)
Finance Officer
Finance Officer
Bruce Gubser
Our Support for Veterans & Community
The following are some of the projects that reflect American Legion Post 3’s efforts to support our veterans and the Four Pillars of the American Legion. Some may support more than one Pillar.
1 --- Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
- Pay Final Respects and Provide Honor Guard for Military Honors
- Volunteer at VA Vet Centers
- Assist veterans seeking GI Bill Benefits
- Assist Homeless Veterans at Victory Apartments
- Present Retirement Home Programs to Honor Veterans
- Attend hearings and Support Legislative Bills at State and Federal Levels
2 --- National Security
- Support all of our troops and VA programs
- Volunteer at the Lincoln VA Clinic
- Provide funds to Veterans and their families experiencing emergencies
- Provide Funds to support Operation Comfort Warriors
- Provide Funds to support the American Legion National Emergency Fund
3 --- Americanism
- Provide Flag Etiquette Education Programs
- Participate in Scheel’s Sporting Goods annual Flag Replacement Program.
- Conduct an annual Flag Disposal Program and Burial of Ashes
- Work with Boy Scouts of America / Honor Eagle Scouts
- Provide funds and participate in Wreaths Across American Program
- Provide School Talks
- Fund and support Lincoln Special Olympics
- Ring Bells for Salvation Army
- Provided funds to Call-a-Vet program
- Maintain a Post Website (https://lincolnpost3.org/)
- Publish Lincoln Legionnaire newspaper quarterly
- Distribute a monthly Post 3 newsletter
- Host Coffeehaus / Quilts of Valor events
- Purchase Coffee for the VA Clinic
- Support VA Food Pantry
- Donate to Soldiers' Christmas Fund
- Support the University of Nebraska – Lincoln ROTC program
- Sponsor and Support American Legion Auxiliary Unit 3
- Sponsor and Support Sons of the American Legion Squadron 3
- Sponsor and Support American Legion Riders Chapter 3
- Participate in Lincoln’s Veterans Parade
- Participate in Governor’s Welcome Home Picnic
4 --- Children and Youth
- Support and Sponsor delegates to American Legion Cornhuskers Boys State
- Support American Legion Baseball
- Conduct District 15 American Legion Oratorical Contest annually
- Support, Sponsor participants to American Legion Jr. Law Cadet
- Support Boy Scouts / Eagle Scout Recognitions
- Provide up to two $500 Scholarships annually
- Honor Lincoln Public School teachers and Staff with 25 Years-of-Service
- Honor High School JROTC Cadets with certificates and medals