INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
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 | |
Great News Story and Photo Opportunity |
Friday, August 27, 2021
9-11 am | Media Availability, National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford, By appointment only, 15-minute slots, email [email protected] 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., | |
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. 29
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., | |
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 Commander | |
National 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 | |
12:30 p.m. | 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 |
Media contacts:
For registration only: Katie Chrisman, [email protected], 317-630-1298;
For topic discussion: Judy Welage. 1st Degree, [email protected], 917-697-9838
SOURCE The American Legion