The American Legion Pat Tillman Post 117

Since our charter was first signed over 10 years ago, we have welcomed all members of the Armed Forces and hope to welcome you to our family!

To join the American Legion, you must have served honorably on active federal service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, Coast Guard or Space Force

A copy of your DD214 or other discharge paperwork showing dates and character of service is required at application. The American Legion Auxiliary Membership Eligibility:

To join the Auxiliary you must be a person who:

Is eligible for member

ship in The American Legion
or is the mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-grand-daughter, or grandmother of members of The American Legion
or is the mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-grand-daughter, or grandmother of deceased veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces or is a step relative to a qualified or deceased veteran. Sons of The American Legion Membership Eligibility:

To join the SAL you must be a male descendant (includes stepsons and adopted sons but does not include in-laws) of:

A member of The American Legion, a Veteran who died in service or a Veteran who served and was honorably discharged, and died subsequent to their service

A copy of The American Legion membership card or proof of veteran status of the Veteran through whom you are qualified is required at application. Hours of operations may extend to 2:00 am depending on the amount of business / customers in the bar. Type "American Legion Riders / Pat Tillman Post #117" in the search box to go to the ALR page. POST 117 American Legion OFFICERS
Commander: Brian Fleming
1st Vice Commander: John Ramsey
2nd Vice Commander: Michael Gould
Adjutant:
Finance Officer: Sue Shutt
Judge Advocate: Lars Peterson
Chaplain: Patricia Miller
Historian: Tim Scrivner
Service Officer: Mike Mazor
Sgt at Arms: Michel Cumming

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Judy Greer
Eric Center
Chris Miller

Past Commander: Mark Burton

Unit 117 Auxiliary Officers
President: Christine Rodriguez
1st Vice President: Karen Rogg Rehbock
2nd Vice President: Mallory Sobieski
Secretary: Cheryl Bachman
Treasurer: Wendy Fleming
Historian: Kathy Luke
Chaplain: Crissy Bos
Sgt at Arms: Tori Baker
Parliamentarian: Danny Murphy

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Christa Page
Kristen Jones
Gail Miller

Past President: Trica Fischenich

Sons of the American Legion
Squadron Commander: Tim Gatlin
1st Vice Commander: Ken Anderson
2nd Vice Commander: Wesley Bachman
Adjutant: Jordan Gatlin
Sgt at Arms: Dave Abrams
Chaplain: Matthew Higgins
Finance Officer: Chris Dobkins
Historian: Johnny Page
Judge Advocate: Scot Sobieski

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Manual Torres
Richard Casey
Kevin Joy

Past SAL Commander: Art Jaramillo

American Legion Riders Chapter 117 Officers
Chairman: Scot Sobieski
Vice Chairman: Lars Peterson
Secretary: Cheryl Bachman
Treasurer: Tracee Bauer
Membership: Joy Struble
Chaplin: Mike Gould
Historian: Amy Gould
Sgt at Arms: Wes Bachman

ROAD CAPTAINS:
Chad Triplett
Wes Bachman

Past Chairman: Todd Struble

06/22/2026

Gov. Hobbs Orders
Flags to Half-Staff for Retired Maj. Gen. David P. Rataczak
Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Monday, June 22.

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on June 22, 2026, in honor of the interment of retired Maj. Gen. David P. Rataczak, who served as Arizona Adjutant General and Director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs from June 1999 to December 2008. A funeral service is scheduled for June 22; he passed away on June 5 at the age of 81.

Maj. Gen. Rataczak began his military career by enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1965. After completing aviation training, he was assigned to the 334th Armed Helicopter Company, First Aviation Brigade, in Vietnam. There, he flew more than 1,000 combat hours.

After his active duty service, Maj. Gen. Rataczak was appointed as an officer in the Minnesota Army National Guard before transferring to the Arizona Army National Guard in 1982, where he served in a variety of roles, including as Commander, 385th Aviation Group, and Chief of Staff, Arizona Army National Guard. In 1996, he was appointed as the Assistant Adjutant General, Army, before being appointed Adjutant General in June 1999.

His awards include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with 37 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and Vietnam Campaign Medal, among many others.

Governor Hobbs issued the following statement:

"I'm sending my deep condolences to Major General Rataczak's family and extending my gratitude for his decades of service. I know Arizonans join me in honoring his leadership and his legacy."