The 2026 National Convention in words, pictures and videos

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

The recently completed American Legion National Convention in Louisville, Ky., 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 Jay Bowen, 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 #ALCon26.

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

·       ‘A light at the end of the tunnel’ for veterans suffering from PTSD

·       Legion Family spruces up neglected veterans cemetery

·       Task Force Movement focuses on infrastructure

·       Florida post color guard retains championship title

·       National commander shares why TCAVA is the best route for veterans’ benefits

·       Panelist: Peer and family support critical in treating PTSD, other mental health conditions

·       Care for women veterans improving, but work remains

·       TCAVA dominates Legislative Commission meeting

·       DPAA shares personal stories of its mission recovering POW/MIAs

·       Military spouse panel highlights key to warfighter readiness is family readiness

·       VA, state approving agencies set sights on GI Bill fraud

·       Sharpe honored at Employment & Education Commission meeting

·       Legion, Hiring Our Heroes provide job fair, networking at national convention

·       American Legion Band of the Tonawandas wins again at national convention

·       North Carolina JROTC unit wins fourth consecutive Legion championship

·       America’s ‘greatness was purchased by valiant men and women’

·       Legion assists 263 veterans during claims clinic

·       Busy blood drive results in more lives saved

·       Be the One training is standing room only at national convention

·       A reminder to homeless veterans that they are not forgotten

·       Heather French Henry presented Legion’s ‘Good Guy’ Award

·       The U.S. military’s strength? The men and women serving in it

·       ‘Be the One’ for younger veterans, Medal of Honor recipient advises

·       Legion presents highest award to Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association

·       VA secretary outlines improvements, path for the future

·       Legionnaires take flight with Waldo the Wingman

·       USAA making advocacy a part of its overall strategy

·       SVA president calls on Legion posts to help local student veterans

·       CMOH Society ‘proud to stand side by side’ with Legion on TCAVA

·       Wiley: The American Legion still has the back of all veterans

·       Legion Riders help bring in more than $1 million for Veterans & Children Foundation

·       Sen. Moran receives Legion’s Patriot Award

·       Religious freedom award recipient honored to live out his faith because of Legionnaires

·       An FYI on EHR

·       Wellcare exec: Be proactive about your health

·       USA 250 Challenge champions receive awards

·       DPAA thanks the Legion for keeping its promise

·       Large Employer, DVOP awards presented at national convention

·       Wisconsin police officer, Ohio firefighter honored

·       Pennsylvania newspaper, Texas TV station honored for excellence in journalism

·       Military Women’s Memorial needs your stories

·       New national commander asks Legionnaires to ‘be part of the solution’