102nd Rescue Squadron

Veteran from Lake Kiowa, Texas, Elected National Commander of The American Legion

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

PHOENIX, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of the nearly two-million member American Legion today in Phoenix, during the organization's 102nd national convention.

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of the nearly two-million member American Legion today in Phoenix, during the organization's 102nd national convention.
  • Dillard worked several years in the manufacturing business as an Engineer, Plant Manager and Director of Manufacturing in Tennessee.
  • As a paid-up-for-life member of Post 265, Lake Kiowa, Texas, Dillard served as post commander, vice commander, adjutant and judge advocate.
  • He coached American Legion Baseball for more than 10 years and served as his post's Boys State chairman.