--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Legion:
Thursday, Aug. 25 |
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Legacy Run Arrival: Yeager-Benson Memorial American Legion Post 199, Harrison, Ohio |
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12:00 p.m. |
Hundreds of Legion Riders arrive following a ride from American Legion HQS in Indianapolis, raising funds for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund |
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Great News Story and Photo Opportunity |
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Friday, Aug. 26 |
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7:30 a.m. | American Legion- National Convention Community Outreach Projects: | |
1837 Clarion Ave (Stain wheelchair ramp); | ||
2044 Hewitt Ave, (Paint & stain porch and rear deck and yard clean-up); | ||
4224 North Ave., (Stain rear porch and yard clean-up). | ||
12:00 p.m. |
Lunch & Media Event | |
5:00 p.m. |
Color Guard Competition: Duke Energy Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A, 1st Fl. |
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Open to the Public |
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Saturday, Aug. 27 |
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National Security: Duke Energy Convention Center, Duke Energy Convention Center, Rooms 200-205, 2nd Fl. |
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9:15 a.m. |
John Kirby, Department of State, Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs | |
9:45 a.m. |
Larry Romo, Selective Service System | |
10:15 a.m. |
(TBD) Central Intelligence Agency | |
10:45 a.m. |
Johnie Webb, Director, Deputy for External Relations and Legislative Affairs, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency |
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Veterans Employment & Education: Duke Energy Convention Center, Rooms 201 & 204, 2nd Fl. |
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8:15 a.m. | Colonel Adam Rocke, Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Army Director, Soldier for Life Program | |
9:15 a.m. |
The Honorable Dr. Brad Wenstrup, Congressman (OH) Chairman, House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, U.S. House of Representatives |
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10:30 a.m. |
Michael Michaud, Assistant Secretary, Veterans’ Employment & Training Services, U.S. Department of Labor |
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12:30 p.m. | Award Presentations for Employer of Year | |
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation: Duke Energy Convention Center, Rooms 201 & 204, 2nd Fl. |
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9:15 a.m. | Dr. Sue Sisley, Site Principal Investigator, Scottsdale Research Institute | |
10:00 a.m. | Robert T. Reynolds, Deputy Under Secretary for Disability Assistance, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | |
10:45 a.m. | Diana Ohman, Executive Director, NCA Midwest District Indianapolis, Ind., National Cemetery Administration, U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs | |
11:15 a.m. |
Breakout Session: Veterans Benefits Committee Meeting, Rooms 201 & 204, 2nd Floor, Duke Energy Convention Center |
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Scott Blackburn, Executive Director, MYVA Task Force, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | ||
Robert Mike Carr, Acting Director, Benefits Assistance Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | ||
2:00 p.m. | Dr. David Shulkin, Under Secretary for Health, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | |
Americanism and Children & Youth: Duke Energy Convention Center, Rooms 201 & 204, 2nd Fl. |
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8:00 a.m. | National Youth Champions | |
9:20 a.m. | Education Award Recipient | |
9:40 a.m. | Joe Lusignan, Drug Demand Reeducation Resources Officer | |
Young Marines of the Marine Corps League | ||
10:00 a.m. | Daniel Dayton, Executive Director, WWI Centennial Commission | |
1:00 p.m. |
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Band Competition: Duke Energy Convention Center, Grand Ballroom A, Third Floor |
Sunday, Aug. 28 |
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11:00 a.m. |
Patriotic Memorial Service: Duke Energy Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A, Fist Floor |
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National Anthem – Cincinnati Circle Singers |
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4:00 p.m. |
American Legion National Convention Parade: – Fountain Square, 5th and Vine Street |
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BOTH EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – Great Photo opportunity |
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Monday, Aug. 29 |
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9:00 a.m. |
Employment Workshop: Hilton Rosewood, Fourth Floor |
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ReBoots to Business Entrepreneurship Course: Hilton Rookwood, Fourth Floor |
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OPEN TO ALL VETERANS AND THE PUBLIC |
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Tuesday, Aug. 30 |
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7:00 a.m. |
VETERANS JOB FAIR / Hiring our Heroes Transition and Benefits Career Fair, Hilton, Hall of Mirrors w/Balcony and Foyer, Lower Level |
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9:00 a.m. |
Employment Workshop, Hilton, Rosewood, Fourth Floor |
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General Sessions: – Duke Energy Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A, First Floor |
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Tuesday, Aug. 30 |
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8:45 a.m. | Opening Ceremony – Larry Gatlin, Master of Ceremonies | |
Musical Selections – Larry Gatlin | ||
American Legion Youth Champions | ||
Presentation of the Spirit of Service Awards to military personnel by Hershel W. Williams, Medal of Honor recipient and General Joseph Dunford, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff |
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9:45 a.m. |
Address – General Joseph F. Dunford, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff |
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10:10 a.m. | Address – Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, Medal of Honor recipient | |
10:25 a.m. | Distinguished Service Medal to 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) | |
11:45 a.m. | Welcome remarks by The Honorable Steve Chabot, United States House of Representatives, The Honorable John Cranley, Mayor of the City of Cincinnati, | |
1:25 p.m. |
Special Presentation – Summit for Soldiers |
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1:30 p.m. | National Commander Dale Barnett’s Report to Convention | |
Wednesday, Aug. 31 |
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8:35 a.m. | Address by Robert Winzenried, United States Army (Ret.), Military Affairs Relationship Director USAA | |
8:45 a.m. |
Presentation of the 2016 National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to David J. Mahon, Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, Effingham, Illinois |
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Presentation of the 2016 Firefighter of the Year Award to Matt Brown, Lakeland Fire Department, Lakeland, Florida | ||
9:00 a.m. | Presentation of The American Legion Patriot Award to Bernard L. Marie | |
9:05 a.m. | Presentation – French Legion of Honor | |
9:20 a.m. |
The Honorable Robert A. McDonald, Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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11:50 a.m. | Address by Michael Surbaugh, Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America | |
12:05 p.m. | Presentation of the National Commander’s Media & Communications Award to ESPN | |
12:30 p.m. |
Address by Hillary Clinton, Democratic Candidate for President |
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Thursday, Sept. 1 |
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8:20 a.m. |
Fourth Estate Award Presentations to WXIA- TV 11, Atlanta, Georgia; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Marine Corps Times, Springfield, Virginia |
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9:00 a.m. |
Address by Donald Trump, Republican Candidate for President |
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Noon | Election of National Commander and National Vice Commanders | |