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WWII Veterans Wanted

May 16, 2017 [ Florida > News ]

Do you know a WWII Veteran who stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944? Honor Flight South Florida was recently contacted by one of its partners to invite WWII Veterans to go on a very special flight to read more >

82nd Airborne Vietnam Era Vet Escorted Home

[ Florida > News > Uncategorized ]

The 12th District was greatly honored when Congressman Bill Posey reached out for their assistance welcoming home a deceased 82nd Airborne Vietnam Era veteran. 12 members of the 12th District, throughout 4 posts,  volunteered to join the Army Honor Guard, read more >

National Poppy Day

April 27, 2017 [ Florida > National > News ]

Source: https://www.legion.org/honor/237246/national-poppy-day-supports-veterans-honors-fallen The American Legion April 27, 2017 The American Legion Family has called upon Congress to designate May 26, 2017, as National Poppy Day to expand awareness and provide support everywhere for all who have served and sacrificed in the read more >

Dave Miller – VA’s Volunteer of the Year

[ Florida > National > News ]

By Hans Petersen Tuesday, April 25, 2017 David Miller is VA’s Male Volunteer of the Year. A Marine Corp Veteran, Miller served in Vietnam during the TET II offensive with 3rd Marine Division (9th Marines). Miller says he got involved read more >

Stop HB 1375 / SB 1374 – Act Now!

March 21, 2017 [ Florida > News ]

Dear Legionnaires: I was extremely dismayed to learn that the HB 1375 / SB 1374 would demolish our highly successful specialty plate program, which includes our Florida Legion specialty plate. If this legislation passes, the Florida Legion specialty plate, and read more >

Happy 98th Birthday to The American Legion

March 15, 2017 [ Florida > News ]

The Florida Department of The American Legion staff would like to wish The American Legion and it’s members, a very “Happy 98th Birthday”! Please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/floridalegion and share your videos, photos and celebrations!

Need your home or post painted?

March 10, 2017 [ Florida > News ]

Need your house or Post painted? The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades is looking to help 3 to 4 veterans in Central Florida. The homes must be owned and occupied by veterans, and be located in the same read more >

Women & Minority Veteran Outreach

March 9, 2017 [ Florida > National ]

In honor of Women’s History Month, The American Legion is hosting a day trip to the Orlando VA Medical Center at Lake Nona. Join other women veterans on a visit to the hospital campus and learn about facilities and services read more >