The American Legion, Department of Arizona

Commander visits the Greatest Generation I was given the distinct honor of speaking to a group of the “Greatest Generation” at a Quilts of Honor presentation and wishing retired Lt.... https://azlegion.org/commander-visits-the-greatest-generation/

Last Call: Reserve Your National Convention Hotel Room This is the final opportunity to reserve a room in the Department of Arizona hotel block…... https://azlegion.org/last-call-reserve-your-national-convention-hotel-room/

Legion State Baseball Finals — Tucson– Friday 6/24, 6 pm; Saturday 6/25 9 am — Kino Park We are down to the final three-game championship series between the Post 109 Cactus Cats and Post 132 Crush.... https://azlegion.org/legion-state-baseball-finals-tucson-friday-6-24-6-pm-saturday-6-25-9-am-kino-park/

From the Adjutant: Department Launches New Publications Section to Improve Transparency and Member Access "A popular government without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue…... https://azlegion.org/from-the-adjutant-department-launches-new-publications-section-to-improve-transparency-and-member-access/

We lost an honorable friend today — PDC Judi Beishel (Post 58) passed away today in New York. With heavy hearts, we have been informed that Judi Beischel, Past Arizona Department Commander (PDC) in 2013-2014, passed away quietly after entering hospice in New York.... https://azlegion.org/we-lost-an-honorable-friend-today-pdc-judi-beishel-post-58-passed-away-today-in-new-york/

Department Organizational Meeting Scheduled for July 18 The American Legion Department of Arizona will conduct its annual Department Organizational Meeting on Saturday, July 18, 2026…... https://azlegion.org/department-organizational-meeting-scheduled-for-july-18/

National Convention Registration Now Open Registration is now open for Arizona members attending the 107th American Legion National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky…... https://azlegion.org/national-convention-registration-now-open/

Past Department Commander, 2006, Tom Cosgrove passed on July 2nd — Service details TBA. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Edward "Tom" Cosgrove, 83, of Chandler, Arizona, on July 2, 2026.... https://azlegion.org/past-department-commander-2006-tom-cosgrove-passed-on-july-2nd-service-details-tba/

Happy America 250 — 4th of July 2026 My fellow legionnaires, I want to wish you the best on this very special 4th of July, a day on which our independence was established 250 years ago.... https://azlegion.org/happy-america-250-4th-of-july-2026/

Legacy Run 2026 — ALR Planning NOW! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvHUdMpvRYQ https://azlegion.org/legacy-run-2026-alr-planning-now/

Ross Bergstresser, New Department Commander, from Area C, Flagstaff My fellow Legionnaires, As your new Commander, I want to thank everyone for the encouragement and faith you have placed in me as we now go forward in the great cause of service in this Department.... https://azlegion.org/ross-bergstresser-new-department-commander-from-area-c-flagstaff/

Commander Vaughan, a final farewell https://youtu.be/vZbTeprKxds Greetings Arizona… We just finished a great convention.  While we had many in attendance, I realize I was unable to say farewell to some of you, so I want to close my tour with one last Thank You to all in our Legion Family for the opportunity to get to know and serve with you. ... https://azlegion.org/commander-vaughan-a-final-farewell/

Commander’s News Brief — 24 June 2026– 100%+ Achieved — WELL DONE ALL!!! https://youtu.be/2ERXJpyLGzw GREETINGS EVERYONE, It’s time for another Commander’s News Brief…… This time I’ll talk about your FAVORITE TOPIC: MEMBERSHIP…because we surpassed another significant milestone....

DEADLINE FOR CPR: 1 JULY 2026 — Finish it TODAY! Link to training: https://azlegion.org/?s=cpr Post CPR Status Report as of June 21, 2026 CPR_CSR StatusDownload

Happy Father’s Day — June 21, 2026 For many of us guys, there is nothing greater than being a dad...and I thank my wonderful wife of 47 years for making it possible.

Commander’s Dinner and Magic Show — Saturday evening at Convention, Post 35. Ticket deadline June 22. https://youtu.be/ZSx0wf4q1tg Greetings Everyone, There are just a few days left to get your tickets for the Commander’s Farewell Dinner and Homecoming, with a special magic show featuring magician Chris Rose…. ...

Commander’s News Brief — 17 June 2026 Greetings, Arizona Legionnaires and Family, Welcome to another Commander’s News Brief. Headlines for today: Membership, Convention, and some Program successes, and a thought:...