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Senator Ashley Moody Named to Senate Armed Services Committee
March 26, 2026 [ Florida > News ]U.S. Senator Ashley Moody has been named to serve on the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services, according to a news release issued by her office on March 26, 2026. The Senate Armed Services Committee is responsible for oversight read more >
Weekly Reports for March 26, 2026
[ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary Squadrons Membership Summary
Clifford Wiliamson
March 24, 2026 [ Florida > News > Post Everlasting ]With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Veteran Clifford Charles Williamson of New Brunswick, New Jersey. Clifford passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the age of 57. He was a proud and active member of American Legion read more >
Weekly Reports for March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary Squadrons Membership Summary
Florida Claims Victory in 2026 Big Twelve Competition
March 17, 2026 [ Florida > News ]The American Legion has officially announced the results of the 2026 Big Twelve Competition, with the Department of Florida earning top honors in Category 1 (60,000+ members). Florida secured first place with an impressive 91.36% membership achievement, narrowly surpassing the read more >
Weekly Reports for March 12, 2026
March 12, 2026 [ Florida > News > Weekly Reports ]LEGION REPORTS Department Membership Summary Post Membership Summary SAL REPORTS Detachment Membership Summary Squadrons Membership Summary
Call to Action – Boys State / Girls State Funding
March 11, 2026 [ Florida > Legislative > News ]We still need your help to ensure funding for Boys State and Girls State remains a priority during the final stages of the legislative process. Our voice still matters. Emails and phone calls remain among the most effective forms of advocacy, and read more >
Entering the Final Week of Regular Session
March 6, 2026 [ Florida > Legislative > News ]As we close out Week 7 and prepare to enter the final week of “regular” Session, the pace in Tallahassee continues to accelerate. As we move into what is supposed to be the final week, unless something miraculous happens today, read more >
Veterans Invited to Share Their Voices at American Legion Town Hall in Pensacola
[ Florida > National > News ]The American Legion will host a Veterans Town Hall Meeting on Monday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 240, located at 8666 Gulf Beach Highway in Pensacola, Florida. The event will provide local veterans with an opportunity read more >
The American Legion Mourns Passing of Lou Holtz
[ National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS—March 4, 2026) – American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley issued the following statement today concerning the passing of Lou Holtz: “Lou Holtz was not only a champion college football coach, but he was an even better patriot and read more >