Why Join the Legion?
We’re brothers and sisters in arms. Together, we can make a difference. Your membership provides vital support to veterans services, lobbying efforts, and outreach in local communities. With membership, you get exclusive member discounts, have access to scholarships and programs, and receive 12 issues of American Legion Magazine. And then there’s the camaraderie.
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The Legion has a broad range of programs for Family, Youth, Community and National Affairs. With over 27 different programs, we’ve got you covered from the baseball diamond to our nation’s borders. Additionally, we make a difference not only within our local communities, but nationwide as an organization.
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The American Legion, Department of Florida proudly stands at over 130,000 members with more than 300 Legion Posts across the state. Members rally to support our military and their families in a variety of ways through promoting strong national security, advocating patriotism and honor, mentoring youth, and sponsoring wholesome programs within our communities.
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Commander's Fundraiser
Week of July 25, 2024
LEGION REPORTS
Department Membership Summary
Post Membership Summary
SAL REPORTS
Detachment Membership Summary
Squadrons Membership Summary
PROJECT: VetRelief Assistance on Hold
PROJECT VetRelief is experiencing a high volume of financial assistance applications and temporarily will not be accepting any NEW requests until September 1st, 2024. Applications that have been submitted before Thursday, August 1st, 2024 will be processed by our temporary read more >
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Les Martin
With deep sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Department Historian Les M. Martin of Palmetto, Florida. Les passed away on July 30, 2024, at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Martin, and three read more >
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Commander’s Charities of Choice
Commander’s Goal: $50,000 (Current funds raised $2,406)
Department Commander Chris Hamrick has chosen to support two charities that are close to his heart: Florida Legion’s Disaster Relief Program and Children’s Organ Transplant Association (C.O.T.A.), during his 2024-2025 term. It is his hope to raise a combined total read more >
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