106th Department Commander
​Willie Rogers

We are proud to announce that Mr. Willie Rogers was elected as Department Commander on January 26, 2025, following a decision made during executive session. His appointment reflects a lifetime of leadership, dedication, and unwavering service to our country and fellow veterans.
Mr. Rogers' eligibility for this prestigious role is built on a strong foundation of experience within The American Legion. He previously served as the Department Senior Vice Commander (2024–2025) and Junior Vice Commander (2023–2024). His commitment to service began long before, when he joined the United States Air Force in 1972. He honorably retired in 1992 after 20 years of distinguished service.
Since joining The American Legion in 2005, Commander Rogers has dedicated nearly two decades to serving veterans. He led Post 122 W. Clyde Northington Post in Prattville, Alabama as Post Commander, served five years as 32nd District Commander, completed two terms as 3rd Division Commander, and held roles as both Department Junior and Senior Vice Commander.
His passion for mentorship and civic engagement has also been evident in his long-standing involvement with the Department Oratorical Program, where he has served as Chairman for 14 of the last 16 years. On the national level, he has been a dedicated member of the National Oratorical Commission and its committees since 2017.
In addition to his military and Legion service, Mr. Rogers began a civil service career in 1997 as an instructor in Disaster and Emergency Response for the Department of Defense. He served at the Ira C. Eaker College of Leadership Development, Commanders Professional Development School at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base. Over the years, he trained more than 10,000 senior DoD officers and civilian first responders across the globe.
Mr. Rogers concluded his professional career with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where he served as an Inspector and Trainer under the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP).
Commander Rogers’ lifelong commitment to leadership and public service continues to inspire. We look forward to the vision and dedication he brings to this role as he leads our Department into the future.

LEG & SAL Reports

2025-2026 LEG Report
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07.11.25 SAL Report
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The American Legion Department of Alabama is 16,000 members strong and growing. We need active veterans to continue our work within the communities. We are continually focused on the four pillars of The American Legion, Veterans Rehabilitation, Children and Youth, Americanism, and National Security.  Dedicated to veterans The American Legion Department of Alabama IS the voice of the veteran in the state of Alabama. We have dedicated ourselves to bettering the care and benefits our veterans and families have sacrificed for.

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