On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Four Things to Remember Every Memorial Day
By Blake Stilwell Traditions are important. They’re a form of living history passed down from generation to generation. Even so far removed from Memorial Day’s earnest beginnings as a way…
VA Claims Backlog Expected to Grow to 400K, Largely Due to the PACT Act
By Patricia Kime The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates that its claims backlog, defined as those older than 125 days, will grow “potentially up to 400,000” in the next year,…
Veterans’ Camp Lejeune Claims Are Being Ignored. Lawmakers Demand Answers
Sens. Ted Budd, Thom Tillis and seven other lawmakers demanded answers Wednesday on why their constituents continue to die from Camp Lejeune’s toxic waters while the Department of Justice and…
Armed Forces Day Honors Warriors and Peacekeepers
The American Legion’s commitment to “preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all wars” is without question. It is explicitly stated in the Preamble to our organization’s constitution…
PTSD VA Ratings: What You Need to Know
By Tiffini Theisen Veterans who experienced certain traumatic events during their service may be able to receive disability compensation in the form of non-taxed monthly payments, as well as free health…
7 Celebrities You Probably Thought Received a Dishonorable Discharge But Didn’t
A dishonorable discharge can have an extremely detrimental effect on the rest of a veteran’s life. It might be the worst thing that can happen to a young person who…
VA Encourages Volunteers to Join Cross-Country March Honoring Veterans, Service Members During ‘Memorial May’
Between April 27 and May 29, the Department of Veterans Affairs will support a 20,000-mile march with more than 214,000 volunteers in honor of Veterans and service members. The annual…
The Original M16 Manual Was a Vietnam War Comic Book
By Blake Stilwell The introduction of the M16 as the standard infantry rifle for the U.S. military was supposed to be a revolution. After spending a few years with the…
23 Terms Only US Marines Will Understand
By Paul Szoldra Marines speak a slightly-different language than the rest of the United States. While everyone in the Corps speaks and uses English most of the time, there’s another…
Veterans’ Guide To Vocational Schools and Apprenticeship Programs
If you’re a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, you may have access to educational benefits through veteran assistance programs. In addition to helping veterans attend traditional four-year colleges, these benefits…
Join Our Advocacy Efforts in Congress
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, As the nation’s largest veterans service organization, The American Legion wields significant influence on Capitol Hill. That is why it is so critical…
4 Important Things to Know About Vietnam Veterans
By Blake Stilwell The Vietnam Era was one of the most turbulent times in American history, with the war abroad and mass civil unrest at home. As a result, Vietnam…
A Marine Corps Cook Spread the Gospel of Tacos Throughout America
By Blake Stilwell Glen Bell didn’t invent the taco. He didn’t even invent the hard-shell taco. What Bell did was recreate a taco recipe from a competing food stand and…
Welcome Home Vietnam Vets
On March 29, 1973, Army Master Sgt. Max Bielke boarded a C-130 in Saigon and headed home. Like so many other Vietnam vets, Bielke’s service did not end there. He…
Does ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Finally Reveal Details of the Assassin’s Military Service?
By James Barber As the latest movie in the John Wick franchise rolls into theaters on March 24, 2023, fans want to know whether the movie will finally fill in…
