Pat Tillman: Patrick Daniel Tillman (November 6, 1976 – April 22, 2004) was an American football player in the National Football League (NFL) who left his sports career and enlisted in the United States Army in June 2002 in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. His service in Iraq and Afghanistan, and subsequent death, were the subject of national attention.

Post 117 has been an integral part of the north Phoenix neighborhood since its founding in 1997.   The post has been supporting veterans at the VA hospital and supporting local youth in Legion baseball, Boys’ State and Youth Scouting programs. The American Legion Pat Tillman Post 117 strives to be involved in the community.