The American Legion 102nd National Convention Highlights
(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 of American Legion Riders arrive ending a 5-day scenic ride that began in Rogers, Ark., on Aug. 22. The American Legion Riders raised funds for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund.
Friday, August 27, 2021
- 9-11 am – Media Availability, National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford, By appointment only, 15-minute slots, email kchrisman@legion.org or call (317) 630-1298.
- 1 pm – TBI/PTSD/Suicide Prevention Task Committee, Phoenix Convention Center, North Bldg., Rm. 225, 100 Level.
Saturday, August 28, 2021
- 8:30 am – Veterans Employment & Education Commission. Issues pertaining to Veterans
Preference, veterans education, homelessness and benefits. Sheraton Valley of the
Sun Ballroom, C, Second Level. - 8:30 am – Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission. Issues pertaining to health
administration, national cemeteries and veterans benefits. Phoenix Convention Ctr., South Bldg, Ballroom. - 9 am – National Security Commission, Issues pertaining to POW/MIA, foreign relations, law & order, homeland security, aerospace, conventional armed forces, military benefits & quality of life, National Guard & Reserve, unconventional forces & intelligence. Phoenix Convention Center, South Bldg., Exhibit Hall F.
Sunday, Aug. 25
- 9 am – Veterans Employment & Education Commission. Issues pertaining to Veterans
Preference, veterans education, homelessness and benefits. Sheraton, Encanto, Second Level. - 9 am – Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission. Issues pertaining to health
administration, national cemeteries and veterans benefits. Phoenix Convention Ctr., South Bldg, Ballroom. - 9 am – National Security Commission, Issues pertaining to POW/MIA, foreign relations, law & order, homeland security, aerospace, conventional armed forces, military benefits & quality of life, National Guard & Reserve, unconventional forces & intelligence. Phoenix Convention Center, South Bldg., Exhibit Hall F.
- 11 a.m. – Patriotic Memorial Service, Phoenix Convention Ctr., North Bldg., Exhibition Hall, A-E, 300 Level.
General Sessions: – Phoenix Convention Center, North Building, Exhibit Hall A-E, 300 Level
Tuesday, Aug. 31
- 8:30 a.m. – Call to Order / Opening Ceremony
James W. Oxford (NC)
National CommanderNational Anthem
Craig Morgan
Country Music Artist and Army Veteran - 9:45 a.m. – Address
Vice Admiral Yancy Lindsey, Commander
Navy Installations Command - 10:05 a.m. – Address
Bruce Crandall
Medal of Honor recipient - 10:25 a.m. – Address Larry P. Arnn, President
Hillsdale College - 10:40 a.m. – Chip Ganassi Racing – Fireside Chat featuring Chip Ganassi, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Kanaan.
- 11:15 a.m. – Address
The Honorable Denis McDonough
Secretary of Veterans Affairs - 11:35 a.m. – Distinguished Service Medal
To: Diane Carlson Evans, Veterans Advocate and Founder,
Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation - 12:30m. – Presentation The American Legion Riders present American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund donations to National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford.
- 2:10 p.m. – National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford’s Report to Convention
Wednesday, Sept. 1
- 9 a.m. 2021 – National Law Enforcement Officer of Year Presentation
To: Daniel Martin
Omaha, Neb. Police Department
2021 National Firefighter of Year
To: Robert Nagle ,Gallitzin, PA. Fire Department - 10:10 a.m. – Address
Matt Wetenkamp,
Veteran Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Colorado Dept of Public Health and Environment - 11:30 a.m. – Address
Terry Hamby, Chairman
WWI Centennial Commission - 12:30 p.m. – Philip Onderdonk Religious Liberty Award
Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO
First Liberty Institute - 12:45 p.m. – Address
The Honorable Mark Takano, Chairman
House Committee on Veterans Affairs
Thursday, Sept. 2
- 8:35 a.m. – The American Legion Fourth Estate Award Presentations
- 9:10 a.m. – Address
The Honorable Mark Kelly
United States Senate - Noon Election of New National Officers