Events

Code Talkers

Native American Code Talkers in World War II During World War II, Native American Code Talkers played a crucial role in securing Allied communications. Their unique languages transmitted coded messages that were never deciphered by enemy forces. The most famous group was the Navajo Code Talkers, but others participated, including the Comanche, Cherokee, and Choctaw.…

In The Spotlight

Meet Lisa Moretti, Candidate for Pasco County Commissioners Lisa Moretti is currently a candidate for Pasco County Commissioner. We had the opportunity to meet her at a 9/11 event honoring veterans at Rosebud Continuum in Land O’ Lakes, Florida. Lisa, what drew you to today’s event? I grew up as a Marine Corp brat.  My…

Legion Member Discounts

Benefits you have earned with your membership in the American Legion American Legion members benefit not only from the Magazine, camaraderie, advocacy, and a wealth of support services, but also receive national discounts just for being a member! National Alliances The American Legion relies on the generous support of corporations through sponsorships, cause-marketing initiatives, and…

The American Legion Whole Child Plan

The Next Generation The next generation are the most important and most affected stakeholders of our future. It’s imperative to remain optimistic and encourage young people how to grow up strong in a world beset by crisis. We must not let crisis stifle the next generation. Recognition There are youths out there who are happy…

TAL Post 108 – Our History

Voices from The American Legion Post 108 in 1994 The Beginning Around 1936, a handful of World War I veterans began meeting in vacant houses and vacant stores as they prepared to form a family-oriented American Legion Post in the small rural community of Lutz, a few miles north of Tampa on U.S. 41. A…

The story of the Four Chaplains Day

Early on Feb. 3, 1943, an enemy torpedo struck the Army transport Dorchester as it carried 902 officers and enlisted men, Navy armed guard, merchant seamen and civilian workers in the North Atlantic. The Coast Guard cutter escorts Comanche and Escanaba rescued 230 men. As Dorchester took on water, four Army chaplains – Lt. George…

Get To The CHOPPA!

The story begins with Croom and dirt bike lovers everywhere. The area of land now, the Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA), has a history dating back to the late 1800s when phosphate mining began. The mining era of Croom lasted a quarter of a century, ending in 1924. Today, Croom is part of the vast Withlacoochee…

Community Comes Together to Remember September 11

A Moving Project for All It is important that we all remember the events of September 11, 2001. But not all of us were here on that tragic day. With 23 years having passed, there are adults who were not alive the day our world changed forever. It is up to us, the survivors of…