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TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Senator Ashley Moody
congratulated American Legion Lady Lake Post 347—the world’s largest post—for
winning the National Color Guard Contest at the American Legion National
Convention held in Tampa, Florida. Senator Moody also addressed veterans during
a general session of the 106th American Legion National Convention
where she outlined her legislative priorities and shared support for the
veteran community.
Senator
Ashley Moody said,
“America is the land of the free because of the brave, and we must always
remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Supporting our former and
present service members is a major priority of mine, and I have been working
hard on policies that will bolster the community. Additionally, I’m proud to
congratulate the Lady Lake American Legion Post 347 for bringing home the
victory in the National Color Guard Contest, their first time winning this
nationwide contest and a historic milestone for their post.”
The 2025
American Legion National Color Guard Contest was held on August 22 during the
106th National Convention in Tampa, Florida, featuring several Legion Family
color guard units. Competing for the first time, Lady Lake Post 347 from The
Villages captured the title of Champion Color Guard in the adult Legion Family
Category, achieving the highest combined scores in both the Advancing/Retiring
Colors and Military classes. This victory earned them the honor of serving as
the official color guard at the 2026 National Convention in Louisville,
Kentucky. American Legion Post 347 is the largest post in the world with 6,650
members.
Yesterday,
Senator Moody hosted a Vietnam War Veteran Pinning Ceremony at Post 347 in Lady
Lake, honoring the service of approximately 100 veterans and surviving spouses.
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Senator Moody
is committed to fighting for U.S. military members and veterans alike. Since
becoming Florida’s newest Senator, Moody has:
- Co-sponsored the
Major Richard Star Act,
which seeks to fix unjust disability policies for retired combat veterans;
- Introduced Drone
Espionage Act to crack
down on spying through video surveillance of military installations;
- Supported the
Veterans Education and Technical Skills (VETS) Opportunity Act, which would expand educational benefits for veterans;
- Supported the
Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025, which would help ensure that only the most dedicated
individuals can serve veterans;
- Held a town hall with VA Secretary Collins in Tampa to
Discuss Issues Facing Veterans;
- Requested
President Trump to send F-35As to Homestead Air Reserve Base;
- Recognized 200 years of U.S. Navy presence in
Pensacola and discussed the critical importance of the Navy and Coast
Guard’s presence in the Florida Panhandle; and
more.
When Senator
Moody served as Florida’s Attorney General, she formed the Florida Military and
Veterans Assistance Program to assist service members and their families who
have been affected by scams. From 2019 and January 2025, when Senator Moody
left the Attorney General’s office, MVAP recovered more than $3.7 million from
over 2,300 complaints for affected military members and their families.
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