The American Legion 102nd National Convention Highlights

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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