On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Staying On Top
Dear American Legion Family members and friends, I have always been a guy who sees the glass as half-full, not half-empty. So, when it comes to our 2023 membership year,…
Special PACT Act Enrollment Period for Veterans Ends in September
Post-9/11 combat veterans who served between 2001 and 2013 have until Sept. 30 to enroll in Department of Veterans Affairs health care. The date will conclude a one-year “special enrollment…
Flag Etiquette and the U.S. Flag Code
The U.S. Flag Code formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. The…
2023 Post 304 and Family Members Installation Set for July 20
The installation of all Post 304 officers, as well as the officers of all the family members (ALR, SAL, Aux), will be conducted on July 20th during the regular General…
The American Legion Has a Great Story to Share
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, The heart and soul of The American Legion is found at the post level. That’s where dedicated American Legion Family members serve their…
Kansas City Steaks Father’s Day Special for Veterans
As a loyal member of The American Legion, we’re pleased to offer this exclusive site-wide 20% discount from the Kansas City Steak Company. Kansas City Steaks has been delivering quality…
Cobb County Senior Services Veterans Day Trips
The Cobb County Senior Services Veterans Outreach Program has two upcoming day trips planned for veterans. The information is listed below. If you would like to go, reach out to…
Nicolas Cage Will Return as Arms Dealer Yuri Orlov in an Upcoming ‘Lord of War’ Sequel
By Blake Stilwell The last time Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout made headlines, it was because the United States had released him in a prisoner exchange with Russia for WNBA…
Bill Guaranteeing Cost-of-Living Increase for Veterans in 2024 Heads to President’s Desk
Legislation giving veterans a cost-of-living adjustment on benefits in 2024 — likely to result in an increase in payments — is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk for signature following…
VA Issues New Warning that Default Could Have ‘Catastrophic’ Effects for Veterans
The Treasury Department pays $25 billion worth of bills for the Department of Veterans Affairs each month — for veterans benefits, employee salaries, private health care, pharmacy costs and other…
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…
