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The American Legion Expresses Condolences to Crash Victims
(INDIANAPOLIS – January 30, 2025) – American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr., issued the following statement today concerning last night’s collision of a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter and a passenger plane attempting to land at Ronald Reagan Washington read more >
Weekly Reports for January 30, 2025
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Local Philanthropists Donate 15 Mobility Scooters to Veterans in Need
Providing a decade of mobility for Florida’s Veterans Orlando, January 30, 2025 – In an inspiring act of generosity, Jack Kump and Joan Wheeler, philanthropists from Ormond Beach, FL, are making a profound impact on the lives of 15 deserving read more >
Weekly Reports for January 23, 2025
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Weekly Reports for January 16, 2025
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Phillip R. “Phil” Hearlson
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Past Department Commander Phillip R. “Phil” Hearlson of Summerfield, FL, at the age of 86 on January 10, 2025. Phil is survived by his wife, Past Department President Peggy read more >
Weekly Reports for January 9, 2025
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Riders escort Traveling Vietnam Memoria Wall – Veterans Expo continues today at American Legion Post 69
BYARC VALERO Staff Writer | Jan 4, 2025 About 100 motorcycles escorted The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall on Friday morning to the 10th Annual Veterans Expo at the Avon Park American Legion Post 69. They received a patriotic welcome with folks read more >
Weekly Reports for January 2, 2025
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The American Legion Mourns Passing of President Carter
(INDIANAPOLIS – December 29, 2024) – American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr., issued the following statement today concerning the passing of former President Jimmy Carter: “President Carter was a Legionnaire, a distinguished Navy veteran and a devout Christian. read more >
The American Legion Welcomes Agreement to Keep Government Open, Blasts the Process
(INDIANAPOLIS – December 21, 2024) – American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. issued the following statement today concerning passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government into March: “The American Legion is glad that sanity has read more >
Weekly Reports for December 19, 2024
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Weekly Reports for December 12, 2024
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Weekly Reports for December 5, 2024
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Weekly Reports for November 28, 2024
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Legion Riders deliver much-needed supplies to local elementary school
The American Legion – Aug 07, 2024 With a new school year starting prior to the onset of the pandemic, members of American Legion Riders Chapter 129 in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., learned from a teacher that has connections to the read more >

Area Legions hold historic installation ceremony
Lake City Reporter | By TONY BRITT on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 First time Lake City, Jasper, Branford groups held joint event. Legionnaires from around the area gathered at American Legion Post 57 for a historic installation service which also featured read more >

American Legion Post 90 Riders work to help end veteran suicides
Cape Coral Breeze | By Staff | Jun 28, 2024 Local American Legion Riders recently joined a Florida statewide effort to help end veteran suicide. Called “PROJECT: VetRelief Suicide Prevention Initiative,” they raised over $330,000. Florida has almost a million veterans and read more >
Vero Beach veteran celebrates 100th birthday with motorcycle ride
Celebrating his 100th birthday, WW II veteran Bill Keegan blows out the candles on the cake held by gold star father Ken Dale at the American Legion Post 39 on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Vero Beach. >> Read Full read more >

Local veterans take the trip of a lifetime
By VERONICA WERNICKE, Daily Sun Senior Writer May 17, 2024 Updated May 20, 2024 Sixty-eight veterans were welcomed home by a sea of cheering friends and family decked out in red, white and blue. For Stu Robinson, a U.S. Air Force veteran, read more >