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Flag at half-staff
September 10, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]By a joint resolution approved Dec. 18, 2001, Public Law 107-89 designates Sept. 11 as “Patriot Day” and requests the United States president issue a proclamation each year calling for display of the United States flag at half-staff on Patriot read more >
Weekly Reports September 9, 2021
September 9, 2021 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary *CORRECTED QUOTAS WILL CHANGE SOME POSTS SLIGHTLY ONCE RECEIVED FROM NATIONAL. YOUR 2022 QUOTA IS YOUR FINAL TOTAL CARDS FROM LAST YEAR PLUS 3% (ROUNDED UP). SAL REPORTS *SAL reports are not read more >
New National Officers
September 2, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]National Commander Paul E. Dillard, Texas Vice Commanders James T. Higuera, California Jerry Wilson, Ohio Angel O. Narvaez, Puerto Rico Cory D. Bates, Rhode Island Michael Mitrione, Virginia
Veteran from Lake Kiowa, Texas, Elected National Commander of The American Legion
[ Florida > National > News ]PHOENIX (Sept. 2, 2021) – Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of the nearly two-million member American Legion today in Phoenix, during the organization’s 102nd national convention. He first joined the nation’s largest veterans organization in 1969. A native read more >
National Awards Florida
September 1, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]National awards Florida with the J O’Connor Americanism Trophy, The Garland D. Murphy Jr. Award, and the U.S. “Udie” Grant Legacy Award.
Florida Wins “Culture of Growth” Award
[ Florida > National > News ]National wars Florida with the “Culture of Growth Award” for our exemplary efforts in developing and implementing strategies to increase membership within our Department.
Coronavirus Precautions
August 31, 2021 [ Florida > News ]In an effort to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, our staff is currently working remotely, but we are still here for you! When you call Department Headquarters, please choose the individual or department you would like to talk to read more >
Flag at half-staff
August 27, 2021 [ Florida > News ]The president of the United States has issued a proclamation for display of the United States flag at half-staff until sunset on August 30, 2021, as a mark of respect for the U.S. servicemembers and other victims killed in the read more >
The American Legion Grieves Loss of American Heroes
[ Florida > National > News ]PHOENIX (August 26, 2021) – James W. “Bill” Oxford, national commander of The American Legion, issued the following statement about today’s terrorist attacks in Afghanistan: “As an organization of wartime veterans, The American Legion profoundly feels sorrow for the needless read more >
The American Legion 102nd National Convention Highlights
August 17, 2021 [ National > News ](Please note speakers, times and events on this agenda are subject to change without notice) Thursday, August 26 2:45 pm – Legacy Run Arrival / Closing Ceremony. American Legion Post 58, 16837 E. Parkview Ave., Fountain Hills, Ariz., 85268. Hundreds read more >