U.S. Air Force Birthday (1947)
2026-09-18

Office of the Secretary of Defense Birthday (1947)
2026-09-18

Air National Guard Birthday
2026-09-18

POW/MIA Rememberance Day
2026-09-18

National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2026 – 24-Hour Remembrance Vigil & Community Tribute
2026-09-18 12:00 - 2026-09-19 16:30 (America/New_York) | Cecil Field POW/MIA Memorial & Museum, 6112 POW-MIA Memorial PKWY, Jacksonville, 32221, United States
The National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum invites the community to join us for National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2026, a powerful two-day event dedicated to honoring America’s prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action.
From Friday, September 18 through Saturday, September 19, 2026, participants from across the region will come together in Jacksonville, Florida, to ensure that the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes are never forgotten.
The centerpiece of the event is a continuous 24-hour POW/MIA Vigil, beginning Friday and continuing through Saturday. Individuals, families, veteran organizations, youth groups, civic organizations, businesses, and active-duty units are invited to reserve a time slot and participate in the ceremonial carrying of the POW/MIA flag as a visible symbol of remembrance, respect, and commitment to those who served and never returned home.
On Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, the museum grounds will host a day of remembrance, education, and community engagement featuring:

Recognition Day Ceremony honoring POWs, MIAs, and their families
Dreamland Squadron Flyover paying tribute to America’s missing and fallen heroes
American Legion Riders 7 Bridges Ride arriving at the event in support of the mission to remember
Live Entertainment throughout the day
Food Trucks, Refreshments, and Family Activities
Opportunities to connect with veterans, service organizations, and community partners

POW/MIA Ceremony & 7 Bridges Run
2026-09-19

District 14: Meeting
2026-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Post 31 South Miami, 7710 SW 59th Ave, South Miami, FL, 33143-5409, USA

Chapter 335: 2nd Annual Meet & Greet
2026-09-20 12:00 - 16:00 | ALR 335 HUDSON, FL, 11421 Osceola Dr, New Port Richey, FL, 34654, United States
AL 335 Riders would like to invite everyone to our ‘2nd Annual Meet & Greet’
September 20, 2026 from noon till 4pm at AL 335
11421 Osceola Dr, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Music by the Embry Brothers Duo, food, raffles, and fun!
Hope to see you there. ride safe, Santa

First Day of Fall
2026-09-22

District 8: Dept Commander Visit
2026-09-24 - 2026-09-27

National C&Y Conference
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27

National Americanism Conference
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27

Gold Star Mother's Day
2026-09-27

VFW Day
2026-09-29

Post Highest Percentage of Membership Award
2026-09-30
Awards/Recognition | Florida American Legion

The Post with the highest percentage of membership in each of the five categories by Sept 30, 2026, receives $200. The Post with the highest percentage of membership in each of the five categories by May 31, 2027, receives $200. No forms are needed. Department verified.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
2026-10-01 - 2026-10-31

Disability/Employment Month
2026-10-01 - 2026-10-31

ALR: Merry-Go-Round
2026-10-01 - 2026-10-31

Be The One Day
2026-10-01 08:00 - 17:00

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
2026-10-04

Child Health Day
2026-10-05

National Fall Meetings
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-08

Start of Operation Enduring Freedom (2001)
2026-10-07

Start of War in Afghanistan (2001)
2026-10-07

Dept Membership Goal 55%
2026-10-07

District 12: Fall Picnic
2026-10-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Post 81 Frank B Huddleston, 2909 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901-7213, USA
10 Oct 2026 Sat – 1200-1600 Fall District Picnic Post 81 Fundraiser Boys & Girls State Transportation

District 5: Meeting
2026-10-11 | Post 283 Jim J. Gilleo, 9459 Fort Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32225-4354, USA
11 OCT 26
283
SAL – 12:30pm
LEG/AUX – 2:00pm

Columbus Day
2026-10-12

Navy Birthday (1775)
2026-10-13

Legion Link Articles Due
2026-10-15
