American Legion

Kelly-Johnson
Post 90

Veterans Strengthening America.

American Legion Kelly-Johnson Post 90 was founded in the aftermath of the First World War as an organization for Ashland area veterans of the conflict, and continues to serve our community over a century later.

Our post is named for Roy W. Kelly, who was killed in action in France during the First World War in 1918, as well as Allan Johnson, who was killed about a destroyer in the Pacific during the Second World War in 1942.

Founded in 1919 as a Federally chartered Veteran’s Service Organization, the American Legion includes Departments for all fifty states as well as the District of Columbia, US Overseas Territories, France and the Philippines. It remains a powerful national advocacy group for veterans issues as well as a pillar of community service.

Membership in the American Legion is open to all active US Armed Forces personnel as well as all honorably discharged veterans who have served since December 7, 1941.

If you or someone you know may be eligible for membership and wishes to join our ranks, do not hesitate to contact us!

Post 90 Officers

  • Tom Henke

    COMANDER

    US Army - Vietnam

  • Andy Traaholt

    FIRST VICE COMMANDER

    US Army

  • Dave O'Donahue

    SECOND VICE COMMANDER

    ..US Army

  • Brian Lintonen

    FINANCE OFFICER

    US Army

  • Peter Crowley

    CHAPLAIN

    US Navy

  • Tom Wiberg

    SERGEANT AT ARMS

  • David Larson

    Service Officer

  • Jason Janecek

    Historian

    US Army

  • Mary Henke

    ADJUTANT

    US Army

  • Frank Kostka

    MEMBERSHIP OFFICER

    US Air Force

Community Outreach

Post 90 members regularly engage with the community for a wide variety of events and causes, from schools to nursing homes, along with a number of service programs at the local, state and national level.

Events and Observances

Post 90 works as a member organization of the United Chequamegon Veterans as a major organizer and participant in local patriotic events and observances, including Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and more.

Honoring Our Comrades

Post 90 strives to honor all of our comrades past and present through remembrance services, funeral honor guard details and more, as well as helping to provide educational opportunities to our community on our military heritage.

Contact Us

Chequamegon Veterans Center
Attn. American Legion
211 6th St. West
Ashland, WI 54806