EARL C. HILL
BLOOMINGTON POST 550
Welcome to Post 550
Proudly Serving Veterans & Our Community Since 1947
Bloomington American Legion Post 550 has been a cornerstone of service and support since 1947. Operating out of the Bloomington Veterans Club at 311 W. 84th St., we also conduct charitable gambling at Sports Page Bar & Grill and Shantytown Grill—raising vital funds for veterans and local causes.
FUN FACT
Legendary Red Haddox was one of our members, and baseball great Kent Hrbek got his start with Post 550 Legion Baseball!
COME JOIN US!
Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month. Veterans enjoy a free dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by our meeting at 7:00 PM. Learn more about how we serve—and how you can too!
Bloomington Honor Guard
American Legion Post 550, VFW Post 1296 and Richfield Post 435 have a joined color guard for providing military honors at funerals in Bloomington.
The Bloomington Veterans Honor Guard proudly serves our community by honoring veterans with dignity and respect. They provide military funeral honors, perform color guard ceremonies at civic events, and support patriotic observances throughout the year. With precision and pride, they ensure that those who served are remembered with the honor they deserve.
Need the Bloomington Honor Guard?
Contact Captain Dan Welch at 952-607-8786
Explore our Legion
While Post 550 meets in the banquet space at VFW Post 1296 and maintains a dedicated office there, we don’t operate a bar, restaurant, or event hall—and we don’t need to.
Our focus is on making a difference. Through successful charitable gambling and community-driven fundraising, we proudly support veterans, sponsor youth sports, and invest in the future of Bloomington. There’s always something meaningful happening at Post 550.
Our Commitment to Veterans
Post 550 is proud to sponsor a MACV shelter right here in Bloomington—a four-bedroom home that provides temporary housing for veterans with families. We help supply essentials like bedding, grocery gift cards, and other necessities to ensure these veterans are supported during a challenging time.
We’re also passionate supporters of programs that build strong futures, including Legionville Safety Patrol Camp and the American Legion Riders Legacy Fund. Our Post actively contributed to the development of the Bloomington Veterans Memorial at Civic Plaza, with one of our own serving on the planning committee. Giving back isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are.
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