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PHOTO: American Legion Commander Jim Troiola was introduced by Sen. Susan Collins at a joint House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing on March 1 about ensuring care and benefits for veterans that they have earned through their service. (Submitted photo)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jim Troiola, of Windham, Maine, the National Commander of the American Legion, spoke at a joint House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing on March 1 about ensuring care and benefits for veterans that they have earned through their service.
Troiola was introduced at the hearing by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine.
The purpose of the hearing was to review current veterans programs and ensure that veterans are
Troiola was elected to be national commander of the American Legion last year. Troiola is scheduled to spend 330 days on the road this year, visiting Legion posts in all 50 states and overseas.
“Needless to say, we in Maine are very proud that Jim has been elected as the national commander of the Legion,” Collins said. “Commander Troiola has served our nation and its veterans honorably for more than a half century.”
Collins said she’s met with Troiola several times over the years to discuss a wide range of veterans issue and he is “informed, insightful, and totally dedicated.”
Troiola and his wife, Saveria, moved to Windham from New York to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. They have two daughters, and three grandchildren. The family includes three generations of American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion membership.
A life member of American Legion Post 1682 in Rockland County, N.Y, Troiola served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves from 1969 to 1974. He completed a tour aboard the USS Nitro, an auxiliary ammunition ship with the Sixth Fleet. He was honorably discharged as a boatswain’s mate third class. He is also a member of Sons of The American Legion Squadron 1682 based on the World War II service of his father.
He spent his working career in the automotive service industry, where he began as a parts manager at a Chevrolet dealership and, when he retired in 2017, was director of service and parts at a New York Metro Mercedes Benz dealership. He later began a new career as a school bus driver for the Falmouth School District and part-time motor coach operator.
