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58TH Annual National Membership Workshop
July 22, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]Virtual Through Microsoft Teams July 26-29, 2021 Growing and Retaining Membership MONDAY, July 26, 2021 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM GREETINGS FROM NATIONAL COMMANDER – Bill Oxford (NC) GREETINGS FROM THE NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND POST ACTIVIVITES CHAIRMAN – John W. read more >
The American Legion to Congress: ‘Pay the Guard’
July 19, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS—July 19, 2021) –The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization warned Congress that the American people will “be furious,” if partisan gridlock causes a shutdown of the National Guard and delayed paychecks for its soldiers. “Congress and the White read more >
The American Legion Calls Biden’s Plan to Evacuate Afghan Allies a ‘Deep Disappointment’
July 8, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]WASHINGTON (July 8, 2021) – Calling the Taliban “the enemy of all human rights,” American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford expressed his organization’s “deep disappointment” that the White House isn’t offering a better plan to evacuate interpreters, family read more >
Flag at half-staff
May 28, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance observed the last Monday of May each year, honoring members of the United States Armed Forces who died while in service of the United States of America. This year Memorial Day is read more >
Flag at half-staff
May 26, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]The president of the United States has issued a proclamation for display of the United States flag at half-staff until sunset on May 30, 2021, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated read more >
The American Legion Announces Recipients of 4th Estate Journalism Awards
May 24, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]INDIANAPOLIS (May 24, 2021) – A central Florida television station, an Illinois newspaper and a popular website will receive The American Legion’s Fourth Estate Award during the 102nd National Convention of the nation’s largest veterans organization in Phoenix, on September read more >
U.S. Flag Alert Notification
May 12, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]This year Americans are observing both Peace Officers Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 15th. Peace Officers Memorial Day gives honor to peace officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty. read more >
2021 Race to the Top Results
May 11, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]Congratulations to Johnny Castro and Bruce Carl for placing 1st in their categories and to Dennis Mallon for placing 2nd in his category. We appreciate your hard work and dedication! From National: The Race-to-the-Top competition has concluded. The first place read more >
Department Adjutant Position Available
May 6, 2021 [ National > News ]The American Legion Department of Indiana currently has a position available for a Department Adjutant. We offer competitive pay and benefits for the right candidate and will be accepting applications until June 15th, 2021. Please send your resume to The read more >
May 3, 2021 [ Florida > National > News > Weekly Reports ]
LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary – Not yet available Squadron Membership Summary – Not yet available