Photos were taken by Henry Sanchez, Historian Department of California.
2019 Department of California delegation 101st National Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
The ceiling of the 2019 National Convention hall.
Receiving national membership awards are Department of California was Past Department Commander, Larry Leonardo, Harry Woods, Membership Director, Department Commander, Ed Grimsley, National Commander, Brett Reistad, and National Vice Commander, James Pisa.
Semper Fidelis Marines, Jared Morgan, Michael Hjelmstad, Ken Sutton, Rob Richter and Jeff Sterling
Past National Commander, Sons of The American Legion, Gene Sacco; Past Detachment Commander, Frank Meraz and Michael Fox, candidate for National Commander, Sons of The American enjoying the camaraderie of national convention.
Newport Harbor, Post 291 Color Guard leading California
delegation in the 101st National Convention parade.
Legionnaires Danielle Duffaut and Chuck Camarato
carrying the Department of California banner.
Sue Dewbe and Chris Yates marching in the convention parade
with a group of happy California flag-waving Legionnaires.
Parade fun!
California Auxiliary members Glenda Schultz, Doreen Long, Ann Sanchez and Debbie Hurado.
National Commander Brett Reistad in the 101st Convention opening ceremony.
Past Department of California Commanders, Bob Heinisch and Gary Leach at National Convention.
Legionnaires Chuck Camarato and JR. Duarte reflecting on our “For God and Country” motto.
District 24 Commander, Ben Gibson being recognized for winning the Race to the Top competition.
Past Department of California Commander, Larry Leonardo and Paul Brown, Department Adjutant.
Doughboys during the closing ceremony.
James W. Oxford, National Commander of The American Legion
James W. “Bill” Oxford was elected national commander of The American Legion on Aug. 29, 2019, in Indianapolis, during the organization’s 101st national convention.
