The American Legion’s 103rd National Convention

The American Legion’s 103rd National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., held Aug. 26 - Sept. 1, 2022. On September 1, 2022, the election of the National Officers and the Installation of five National Vice Commanders were held. The five Vice Commanders act as representatives of the National Commander. They may preside over meetings of the National Executive Committee or the National Convention and perform other duties for the Commander. 

Patricia A. Harris is a member of American Legion Post 157 in Raleigh, NC, a Legion Riders Chapter 116 member and a member of the Auxiliary. She is a retired Gulf War veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. A 2007 National Legion College graduate, Harris has served as the Department of North Carolina commander and Alternate National Executive Committeeman. Harris graduated with honors from Dudley's Cosmetology University in Kernersville, N.C., and was appointed by her state's governor to the Military Affairs Commission. From 1996 to 2009, she owned and operated the Rochester Heights Beauty Shop in Raleigh.

She also founded and served as executive director of a nonprofit advocacy organization for women veterans and military for homelessness, domestic violence / sexual assault, empowerment, and employment. She has served on committees and commissions advocating for victims of crime and is passionate about ending domestic violence.

Harris, the daughter of a World War II veteran and Legionnaire, has two children and three grandchildren. "Credit: www.legion.org.” 

Our very own Legionnaire, Past Department Commander, Patricia Alston Harris was sworn in as one of five National Vice Commanders

Congratulations Legionnaire Harris!! We wish you all the best in this position over the next year!!