Biography
The American Legion Department of Florida
Commander Jessica Moore
2025-2026
Jessica Moore, a Legionnaire from Lehigh Acres Post 323 in Lehigh Acres, FL, was elected Department Commander on June 14, 2025, during the 106th Department Convention in Orlando, Florida. Commander Moore is a Thirty-Four-year member, earning her eligibility through her honorable service in the U.S. Navy from 1989 to 1996.
Commander Moore was born on November 23, 1971, in Framingham, Massachusetts, and graduated from Riverdale High School in Fort Myers, Florida, in 1989. Immediately following graduation, following a proud family tradition of service—her father, uncle, and both grandfathers also served, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy, completing basic training at NAS Orlando. Her military service as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate included assignments in Millington, TN; NAS Oceana, VA; NAS Jacksonville; NAS Brunswick, ME; Puerto Rico; Sigonella, Sicily; Rota, Spain; and Saudi Arabia.
Commander Moore has built a successful civilian career, serving for the past nine years as a Production Coordinator at Tool Alliance, where she plays an integral role in overseeing operations and supporting production efficiency.
Commander Moore joined The American Legion in 1991 during a visit home on leave, when members of the Auxiliary encouraged her to join so her mother could also become a member. Since then, Commander Moore has devoted nearly two decades to leadership within the organization at all levels. At the Post level, she served as Historian, Sgt-at-Arms, Chaplain, Adjutant, 2nd Vice Commander, and Commander. At the District and Area level, she was 13th District Vice Commander and Southwestern Area Commander. At the Department level, she served as 3rd Vice Commander, 2nd Vice Commander, and 1st Vice Commander.
Her mission statement, “Honor Service and Inspire Future,” reflects her deep commitment to The American Legion’s core values. She believes that every Legionnaire honors their own service by being a member, and that Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion members honor the service of their loved ones. Together, members inspire the future through programs like Boys State, Girls State, Oratorical Contests, and Scouting.
Commander Moore’s slogan, “#OneTeamOneDream,” embodies her vision of unity across The American Legion Family—working collectively toward one mission, one purpose, one goal: to promote the American Legion, honor service, and raise awareness about the organization’s work.
Her fundraising project as Department Commander supports the Special Olympics, in honor of her daughter Maddie. The Special Olympics mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in Olympic-style events for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. These programs foster physical fitness, courage, joy, and a sense of community among participants, their families, and supporters.
The American Legion, Department of Florida boasts over 107,000 veterans still serving their country and the State of Florida. With 1.5 million members at the National level, The American Legion is the Nation’s Largest Veterans’ Service Organization. The American Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of National Security, Veterans Affairs, Americanism, and Youth Programs. For more information on how you can be involved with the American Legion or for an interview with Commander Moore, please contact The American Legion, Department of Florida at 407-295-2631, ext. 239, or through email at rcastleberry@floridalegion.org.
