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Conventions

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Department Convention

Congratulations to all the 2026-2027 Department Officers!

Commander Anthony "Tony" Gladden - Ocean County

DVC - Dennis Duddie - Bergen County

DVC - Joseph Fricker - Passaic County

DVC - Randy Grizzard - Union County

DVC - Frank Landis - Ocean County

DVC - Ezel Jackson Jr. - Burlington County

DFO - Larry Platt - Union County

Department Adjutant - John Baker - Hunterdon County

Department Judge Advocate - Dan Dunn - Middlesex County

Department Chaplain - Dr. Geraldine McManus - Union County

Department Historian - Jeff Golden - Middlesex County

Department Master-At-Arms - Joe Lapointe - Ocean County

Department Service Officer - Judith Morales - Passaic County

NEC - Eugene "Gene" O'Grady - Ocean County

ANEC - Mike Wilson - Hudson County

Wildwood Convention Parade June 13, 2026

Click here for the 2026 Parade Winners!


Click here to Become an Official Business Sponsor of Our Convention!


Click here to download the 2027 Convention Packet



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Events

June 10th-12th 2026 Department Convention

June 13th American Legion Family Department Parade


National Convention August 28- September 3, 2026

Join the American Legion Family from all Departments as we gather for the National Convention in Louisville, KY.


Convention Housing form for National Convention can be found here.


National Commanders Banquet Form can be found here.


Pictures from the 2024 National Convention are below!

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Washington Conference 2027

The Annual Washington Conference is the biggest Legislative effort that our American Legion does. Delegates from all Departments ascend on Washington and meet with your elected officials and discuss the Legislative priorities for that session of Congress. It concludes with The National Commander's Testimony to a joint session of Congress.



More information will be released in the future so check back often!