Upcoming events
Join us for a great time while giving back to those who gave so much for our freedom.
Throughout the year we host several events and rides to benefit our Veterans, the community and continue our fight to build POW/MIA awareness.
We welcome everyone to our events and look forward to the opportunity to meet you.
Throughout the year we host several events and rides to benefit our Veterans, the community and continue our fight to build POW/MIA awareness.
We welcome everyone to our events and look forward to the opportunity to meet you.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
tHURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026 - 9:00am-11:30am
cHAPEL OF THE HIGH SPEED PASS
6112 POW-MIA MEMORIAL PKWY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32221
Join Veterans, Families, faith leaders and community members of Jacksonville and surrounding areas as we unite in prayer for our Nation, our Military and Veterans, First Responders, Families and unity. A special moment will be observed to honor our Fallen Heroes and POW/MIA and Gold Star Families. For questions, contact [email protected] or call (904) 805-2912.
Keynote Speaker: Sheriff T. K. Waters, Duval County Sheriff
Guest Speakers:
Keynote Speaker: Sheriff T. K. Waters, Duval County Sheriff
Guest Speakers:
- Pastor Greg Farah, Pastor of Prisons & First Responders, The Church of eleven 22
- Senior Rabbi Maya Y. Glasser, Congregation Ahavath Chesed- The Temple
- Chaplain Richard Monroe, VFW Florida State Chaplain
- Terry Melton, Chaplain, Knox Pest Control
- Perét Pass, Special Projects Coordinator, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean
BOOTS ESCORT FOR BOOTS ON THE GROUND
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026
staging: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
435 Cassat Avenue
Jacksonville, fl 32254
American Legion Post 9 will be escorting the Boot Memorial from storage at PuroClean (435 Cassat Avenue) and taking them to Flamingo Lake (3640 Newcomb Road) for the Boots on the Ground event. Staging begins at 12:30, KSU and Tires Turnin' at 2:pm.
BOOTS ON THE GROUND
fRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 THROUGH SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
FLAMINGO LAKE RV RESORT
3640 NEWCOMB ROAD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218
American Legion Post 9 has a great line up for this year's Boots on the Ground.
Friday kicks off with the Pre-Ride Party at 6:00pm with live music from Broke 'Til Friday!
Saturday morning, gates open at 8:00am.
Rider Registration: 8:00am -10:30am, $20/Rider and $5/Passenger
Friday kicks off with the Pre-Ride Party at 6:00pm with live music from Broke 'Til Friday!
Saturday morning, gates open at 8:00am.
Rider Registration: 8:00am -10:30am, $20/Rider and $5/Passenger
