Chapter 117: ALR Riders Corn Hole Tournament
2025-01-14 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-21 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-28 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 189 Veterans DrSE, 189 Veterans Dr SE, Palm Bay, 32909, United States
Every Tuesday, Chapter 117 holds a Corn Hole Tournament. $5 Registration starts at 6:00pm and starts at 6:30pm. Come on out! We have a great time.

Legion Link Articles Due
2025-01-15 | FL
Publishing Guidelines
About the Legion Link
The Legion Link is a monthly newsletter, providing information from The American Legion, Department of Florida leadership to engage and inform members, veterans and other interested persons, of important Department objectives, events, benefits and official Department and National business.
The Legion Link publishes on the first working day of each month, except for July. There is no Legion Link in July.
Who Can Contribute?
Department Officers, Area and District Commanders, Chairs, and Staff may contribute to the Legion Link. Submissions from National, Posts, Legionnaires, Legion Family and any other individuals, may submit an article for consideration, however these articles must be relevant and considered valuable to our readers, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We reserve the right to refuse any article that we do not deem appropriate or relevant to our readers.
Article Submission Requirements

Content must be engaging, informative, and/or relevant to The American Legion and the Department of Florida.
Articles may be submitted using our online submission form, contained within an email, or attached to an email in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Emails should be sent to legionlink@floridalegion.org. Please do not submit articles as .pdf files, as they will not be published. Flyers in .pdf format are acceptable, as they do not require editing and formatting.
If a piece has already been published elsewhere, please resubmit it as a synopsis or a summary of the original document.
Be sure to credit any other authors and/or publishers, including references. Sources should be cited in the article.
The working language of the newsletter is English.
Although there is no word limit, articles are generally no longer than 1200 words. Longer articles will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The editorial board reserves the right to edit work that has been accepted for publication. The author’s message will not be changed, changes will include grammatical corrections, changes of inaccurate data, omission of unacceptable or irrelevant information.
The submission deadline is the 15th day of each month, for publication on the 1st of the following month. Any submissions received after the 15th day of the month, will be held for the next publication. Deadlines are firm, unless prior permission has been granted. There is no Legion Link in July.

Photo Submission Requirements

Photos/Images should be submitted in high resolution format, in one of the following file types: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .tiff, .pdf.
Photos/Images must be sent separately and not embedded with the article. They may be sent using our online submission tool, attached to an email, or emailed link from your personal Gmail or Dropbox account. DVD/CD and flash drives are also acceptable, if received prior to the deadline.
All professional photos should be given proper accreditation. Please cite the photographer’s name and affiliation.
Please follow these guidelines when taking photos of children:

You must receive consent from the parent, guardian or caregiver of any child or young person up the age of 18, especially if they are clearly recognizable in an image.
Be sensitive when taking photos of children with disabilities.
Be inclusive. Include images of people from all different ethnic communities, backgrounds, sex and socio-economic status.
Exercise caution at all times to make sure that only images of children in suitable attire are taken.

Exclusive Virtual Event for Women Veterans!
2025-01-16 18:30 - 19:30 | FL
Join us for the Women Veterans Virtual Learning Lounge: Live Whole Health, an empowering and informative online event dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of women Veterans. This virtual gathering will provide valuable insights into the comprehensive VA healthcare services available for women Veterans. Attendees will better understand the VA Whole Health approach, which emphasizes personalized, proactive, and patient-driven care.

The event will occur on Thursday, January 16, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register today, please click here. Don’t delay—space is limited!
Event Highlights:

VA Health Care Services: Discover the range of health care services tailored to meet the unique needs of women Veterans, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care and support.
VA Whole Health: Learn about the VA Whole Health model, a holistic approach to health that focuses on what matters most to each Veteran and promotes overall well-being and resilience.
Applying for VA Medical Benefits: Get step-by-step guidance on how to apply for VA’s comprehensive medical benefits package, designed to provide robust support and coverage.

Choosing VA means getting everything you need in one spot. See why more than 90 percent of Veterans trust the VA for their health care. Even if you don’t need care today, you may need it tomorrow, the next day, or 30 years from now. And once you’re in, you have access for life.
VA is here for you.

Get information on VA care, benefits, and services: 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411)
Veterans Crisis Line: 988 and press 1, Chat or Text 838255
Vet Centers: 1-877-927-8387
Homeless Veteran Resources: 1-877-424-3838 or Chat
Women Veterans Call Center: 855-VAWomen (1-855-829-6636)
VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center – 24/7/365 Virtual Urgent & Emergent Care: 1-877-741-3400

Oratorical District / Area Contest Dates Due
2025-01-17 | FL

Chapter 8: ALR Dinner Night
2025-01-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Winter Haven American Legion Post 8, 300 Avenue M NW, Winter Haven, FL, 33881, United States
Monthly ALR dinner night at Winter Haven Post 8

Post 316: Steak & Salmon Dinner
2025-01-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-24 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-31 17:00 - 20:00 | American Legion Post 316, 1127 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, 32233, United States
American Legion Post 316 Steak & Salmon every Friday night
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ALR: Chapter 54 Steak Night
2025-01-18 17:00 - 19:00 | American Legion Post 54, 626 S. 3rd Street, fernandina beach, fl, 32034, United States
Come out to beautiful Amelia Island for a Steak dinner!
You get a 12 oz. Ribeye, baked potato, Corn on the Cob, salad and roll all for the amazing price of $18.00 or 2/$35.00. We cook the steaks to order so you will not be disappointed.

SAVE YOUR STEAKS: prepay with Venmo or PayPal and you can “Save Your Steaks.” Simply scan the QR code or input the screen name.
Venmo: @Roninna-JakwayPayPal: @RoninnaEmail: tangentnina@gmail.com
Put steak dinner in the notes when you make your payment and your steak(s) will be set aside for you.

President Charlotte's Homecoming
2025-01-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Post 80 Charles Swanson, 1019 Pennsylvania Ave, Saint Cloud, FL, 34769-3747, USA

Oratorical Post Competitions Completed
2025-01-19 | FL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2025-01-20 | FL

Department Headquarters Closed
2025-01-20 | FL

Inauguration Day
2025-01-20 | FL

ALR: Chapter 10 Taco Tuesday
2025-01-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-28 17:00 - 19:00 | American Legion Post 10, 205 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee, FL, 34741, United States
Taco Tuesday, every Tuesday sponsored by Chapter 10 Kissimmee.

SW Area Riders Rally
2025-01-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Post 103 D.N. McQueen, 2101 Taylor Rd, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950-6254, USA
The American Legion Southwestern Area Riders are hosting a ‘SW Area Riders Rally’ with a Veterans Exposition and Children and Youth Fair to be hosted at American Legion Post 103 – 2101 Taylor Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 on Saturday January 25th, 2025
This Rally is an event to bring together Riders and their families from our Southwestern Area, consisting of Charlotte County and the surrounding nine counties, for a one stop location for camaraderie, family entertainment, youth activities and more importantly Veterans and Family support services.

Vice Commanders' Tailgate Party
2025-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Post 8 Frierson-Nichols, 300 Avenue M NW, Winter Haven, FL, 33881, USA

Post 148: ALR Monthly Dinner
2025-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Post 148, 6740 Us Hwy 301 S, Riverview, Florida, 33568, United States
Every month a member cooks something great!!!

Vietnam Veterans Commemoration
2025-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | University of South Florida – St. Petersburg Campus, 140 Seventh Ave S, St. Petersburg, 33701, United States
Vietnam War Veterans Commemoration
The U.S. Congress has authorized a special commemoration to honor the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and highlight the extraordinary service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces during this pivotal time in our nation’s history.
We invite you to join us in recognizing and honoring our Vietnam Veterans.
Event Details:

Date: January 30
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: University of South Florida – St. Petersburg Campus

This event will be a time for reflection, gratitude, and community, as we pay tribute to those who served with courage and dedication. Together, let’s ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.

National Freedom Day
2025-02-01 | FL

Jr. Shooting Sports 1st Targets Due to CMP
2025-02-01 | FL

Youth Law Cadet Application / Fees Open
2025-02-01 | FL

Four Chaplains Ceremony
2025-02-01 | FL

Americanism Month
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-28 | FL

Black History Month
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-28 | FL

Chapter 316: ALR Monthly Meeting
2025-02-01 09:00 - 10:00 | American Legion Post 316, 1127 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, 32233, United States
eBoard meets at 8:30 am

District 15: Meeting
2025-02-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Post 111 Seminole, 6918 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL, 33604-5560, USA
