Name: Chris Goodwin
Branch of Service: US Army Captain
Military Occupation: Dental Corps
Years of Service: 1970-72
Deployments or Primary Area of Service: Fort Hood, Tx
Civilian Occupation: DENTIST-General Practice 1972-2017
Other Activities: Graduate Norwich 1966, Graduate University of Pennsylvania 1970
The second vice commander is responsible for building an atmosphere in which Legionnaires have fun
while accomplishing the mission of their American Legion post.
The commander depends on the second vice commander to help run operations to spice up meetings
and attract members to the post. The social calendar should be filled months in advance with activities
designed to engage members.
One of the second vice commander’s first duties should be to contact other veterans and civic groups to
verify each patriotic holiday and observance receives the respect it deserves.
The second vice commander should be looking for ways to involve members in post activities, operations
and programs to assist the first vice commander by providing improved member retention.