The 2025 National Convention in words, pictures and videos

Check out all of our media coverage from the national convention in Tampa.

The recently completed American Legion National Convention in Tampa, Fla., included various commission and committee meetings, big-name guest speakers and the election of a new national commander.

And from the opening day’s service event to the election of National Commander Dan K. Wiley, American Legion media was there to cover it through words and visually with photos and videos.

Click here to view all of the national convention’s videos and see what others were posting throughout the convention on social media using the hashtag #ALCon25.

In case you missed it, below are links to all of our coverage.

·       Legion Family service project at Tampa Post 5

·       Color Guard Contest

·       Texas bicyclists share Be the One message on ride to Tampa

·       Veterans Employment & Education Commission meeting

·       Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commissiong meeting, Part 1

·       Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commissiong meeting, Part 2

·       Legislative Commission meeting

·       National Security Commission meeting

·       Legionnaires share up-close perspective of this year’s natural disasters

·       ‘Truths and Myths About the Vietnam War’ screening

·       Patriotic Memorial Service

·       Gov. Ron DeSantis presented ‘Good Guy Award’

·       County music singer/Purple Heart recipient serves as national convention emcee

·       Sen. Ashley Moody address national convention

·       U.S. Army receives Legion’s Distinguished Service Medal

·       U.S. Navy receives Legion’s Distinguished Service Medal

·       U.S. Marine Corps receives Legion’s Distinguished Service Medal

·       USAA’s Bob LaBrutta addresses national convention

·       Medal of Honor recipient Dwight Birdwell addresses national convention

·       National Commander James LaCoursiere Jr. addresses national convention

·       Founding Fathers CEO donates $75,000 to American Legion

·       Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, Firefighter of the Year honored

·       Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard addresses national convention

·       Phyllis Wilson presented Patriot Award

·       VA Secretary Doug Collins addresses national convention

·       American Legion employment awards presented

·       America 250 Chairman Rosie Rios addresses national convention

·       ‘The Monuments Men’ author Robert Edsel addresses national convention

·       Homecoming 250 President George Leone addresses national convention

·       Fourth Estate Award winners honored

·       Dan K. Wiley elected as 2025-2026 American Legion national commander

·       Hackathon aimed at addressing challenge at VA

·       Hundreds receive assistance at special claims clinic

·       Legion Family blood drive takes place during national convention

·       Legion hiring fair opens networking opportunities for job seekers

·       Small Business Conference provides support for veteran entrepreneurs