On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day
March 29 is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day and is set aside to pay special tribute to the 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War era,…
Let’s Promote the Value of Military Service
As U.S. military veterans, we know the value of service. Unfortunately, too many young people today do not. Worse yet, they are getting crossed signals from their peers, and even…
These 5 Dogs of War Took It to America’s Enemies
Working dogs are an integral part of modern military life, but dogs have been accompanying humans into combat since before recorded history. Alexander the Great’s dog, Peritas, took down a charging elephant….
Troiola Tours the ‘Beloved Ship’ of New York
During his visit to the American Legion Department of Virginia on Friday, March 3, American Legion National Commander Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola toured the USS New York at Naval Station Norfolk. While…
Tactical Dating Seems Complicated in Spy Thriller ‘Ghosted’
By James Barber Chris Evans (“Captain America,” “The Gray Man,” “Knives Out”) and Ana de Armas (“No Time to Die,” “The Gray Man,” “Knives Out,” and the upcoming John Wick…
Troiola to Congress: Apply ‘Pact’ to Stop Suicides
Calling for Congress to apply the same urgency toward stopping veteran suicide as it did toward passage of the PACT Act last year, National Commander Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola…
Veterans’ Emergency Room Bills Could Get Repaid by VA Thanks to Change
Veterans who received care at non-VA emergency rooms since 2010 could now get some of their out-of-pocket costs reimbursed years later, even if their claims were previously denied. The VA…
