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Florida Legion Riders both honor POW/MIAs and their families while educating public on the issue
September 25, 2023 [ Florida > Legion Riders > National > News ]The American Legion SEP 20, 2023 ~ Three years ago, Florida’s American Legion Riders started their Seven Bridges POW/MIA Remembrance Day Ride & Ceremony. Around 160 riders and 40 passengers took part in the ride, which starts at Adamec Harley-Davidson read more >
Weekly Reports September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023 [ Florida > National > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary
URGENT: Tell Congress to Support the Veterans Service Recognition Act
September 18, 2023 [ Florida > National > News ]The American Legion has long supported immigrants seeking citizenship through service. We have advocated on behalf of those who seek a legal path toward naturalization through honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Today, we are asking read more >
Palou leaves no doubt in Portland
September 4, 2023 [ Florida > National > News ]The American Legion ~ Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou needed to only finish third or higher in Sunday’s BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland to clinch his second NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship in three years. But that wasn’t enough for the read more >
Navy Veteran from Beaver Dam, Wis., Elected National Commander of The American Legion
August 31, 2023 [ Florida > National > News ]CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 31, 2023)– Daniel J. Seehafer was elected national commander of the nation’s largest veterans organization today in Charlotte, N.C., during The American Legion’s 104th National Convention. Seehafer likes to say, “It’s personal,” when it comes to The read more >
Legacy Run Day 3: Stage 4 pancreatic cancer doesn’t stop Florida Legion Rider from being on ride
August 23, 2023 [ Florida > National > News ]By Steven B. Brooks AUG 22, 2023 During The American Legion Department of Florida convention in June, Legionnaire Tim Morris remembers a couple coming up to him and asking him if he was OK. Morris had been physically active and had read more >
Florida Legion Riders help bring early Christmas to boy with terminal cancer
July 28, 2023 [ Florida > Legion Riders > National > News > News ALR ]The American Legion JUL 25, 2023 Gabriel Bostwick, a 12-year-old who is in home hospice care while battling terminal cancer, wanted a chance to see Santa Claus and feel the holiday spirit one more time. His community, including multiple American read more >
Legion names 2023 precision, sporter air rifle champions
[ Florida > National > News ]By Cameran Richardson JUL 22, 2023 The 2023 precision and sporter winners of The American Legion Junior 3-Position Air Rifle Championships were named Saturday, July 22, in Colorado Springs, Colo. First, the top eight sporter shooters lined up shoulder-to-shoulder on the read more >
Legion to Senate: drop the hold
July 12, 2023 [ National > News ]By Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola, National Commander JUL 12, 2023 Dear American Legion Family members and friends, When I visited Pearl Harbor last December, I had the honor of speaking with survivors of the infamous attack. The lesson that most read more >