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U.S. Flag Half-Staff Alert Notification
October 18, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]As a mark of respect upon the death of former U.S. Secretary of State General Colin L. Powell and his life of service to our nation, the White House has directed that the United States flag shall be flown at read more >
The American Legion Mourns Passing of Colin Powell
[ Florida > National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS—October 18, 2021) – American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard expressed condolences today concerning the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Powell was recognized by The American Legion in 1993, with the organization’s highest award, the Distinguished read more >
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 >
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.
The American Legion Grieves Loss of American Heroes
August 27, 2021 [ 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 >
The American Legion Calls Taliban Return ‘sad event for humanity’
[ Florida > National > News ]WASHINGTON (August 16, 2021) – James W. “Bill” Oxford, national commander of The American Legion, calls “the collapse of the Afghanistan government a sad event for humanity. The fall of Afghanistan in no way denigrates the honorable service of the read more >