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Florida Recognizes August 7 as Purple Heart Day
August 7, 2026 [ Florida > News ]Governor’s proclamation honors Purple Heart recipients and recognizes the service and sacrifice of Florida’s combat-wounded veterans TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — August 7, 2026 — Florida is observing Florida Purple Heart Day today, honoring the men and women who have received one read more >
Weekly Reports for August 6, 2026
August 6, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary Squadrons Membership Summary
Weekly Reports for July 30, 2026
July 30, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary Squadrons Membership Summary
Weekly Reports for July 23, 2026
July 23, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary Squadrons Membership Summary
Weekly Reports for July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary
U. Eason Bennett Jr.
July 14, 2026 [ Florida > News > Post Everlasting ]We are deeply saddened to announce that U. Eason Bennett Jr. transferred to Post Everlasting on July 10, 2026. Eason was a proud Korean War veteran and a dedicated member of American Legion Post 54 in Fernandina Beach for 46 read more >
Weekly Reports for July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]End of 2025-2026 Reports LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary National Membership Retention Report SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary Squadrons Membership Summary
Deborah D. “Debbie” Wheeler
June 29, 2026 [ Florida > News > Post Everlasting ]With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Past Department Women Veterans Chair Deborah D. “Debbie” Wheeler of Dunedin, Florida. Debbie passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the age of 66. Service details are not yet available. Updates read more >
Robert D. “Bob” Plafchan
[ Florida > News > Post Everlasting ]With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Past Department Finance Chair Robert D. “Bob” Plafchan of Avon Park, Florida. Bob passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the age of 84. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, read more >
Weekly Reports for June 25, 2026
June 25, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary National Membership Retention Report SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary Squadrons Membership Summary