Picture, left to right, are Chris Dooley, Carl Levi and Luther Holsonback
The American Legion 102nd national convention will take place the last week in August in Phoenix.
Chris Dooley, Carl Levi and Luther Holsonback are among Tennessee Legionaires delegates to the annual event.
Mr. Dooley is commander of American Legion Post 14 in Chattanooga, Mr. Levi is past commander of the local post and Mr. Holsonback is past Tennessee department commander and a member of the state executive committee.
Mr. Levi joined post 14 in 1954. This will be his 56th national convention.
Mr. Dooley, Mr. Levi and Mr. Holsonback discussed the upcoming event and some of the issues that will be discussed. Mr. Holsonback said Legionnaire delegates will continue to push for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to prevent desecration of the American Flag. He also said the convention is expected to take a strong stand on veteran’s health care for both men and women.