On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Want To Be A Farmer? Veterans To Farmers Can Help
Farming uses many of the same skills essential to the ethos of the U.S. military: hard work, attention to detail and service before self, to name a few. In 2013, Veterans…
More Than 200 New Items at American Legion Emblem Sales
Perhaps you noticed something a little different at the district meeting. Maybe a flash of color caught your eye during an awareness ruck, golf outing or 5K. That “something different”…
Six Reasons Why the Battle of Iwo Jima Is So Important to Marines
By Blake Stilwell No historical account of World War II would be complete without covering the Battle of Iwo Jima. At first glance, it seems similar to many other battles…
The True Origin of the US Marine Corps’ ‘Oorah’ Call
By Blake Stilwell Each branch of the military has its own distinctive lingo. Nothing says “I’m in the Air Force” more than an airman calling their supervisor by their first…
A Welcome Expansion
I have said repeatedly that in spite of our Be the One outreach efforts, most Legionnaires are not professional therapists. I view our role as connectors. We are friends and…
All Veterans in Suicidal Crisis Can Now Get Free Mental Health Care from VA
Starting Jan. 17, veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including…
Bravo Team Set to Continue the Fight as ‘SEAL Team’ Renewed for a Seventh Season
“SEAL Team” will return to Paramount+ for its seventh season. It’s good news for the show’s devoted fans and not really a huge surprise, even if the producers left everyone…
Top Ten Sniper Rifles
Snipers are an integral part of today’s military. To strike fear in hearts of the enemy a sniper often needs a trusted sniper rifle. Although there are probably hundreds of…
Gerard Butler and Mike Colter Take on a Rebel Militia in ‘Plane’
Gerard Butler teams up with Mike Colter in the action thriller “Plane.” Both actors play military veterans thrust into a life-or-death situation, and each character finds out that he has…
Famous Marines: 10 Celebrities Who Served In the US Marine Corps
Throughout the history of the US Marine Corps, there’ve been many Leathernecks who’ve gained fame through impressive feats of bravery and valor. There are also those who went on to…
Photoshopped Cats Highlight Army Corps of Engineers Projects in a Free 2023 Calendar
As if hydroelectric power wasn’t adorable enough, a new 2023 calendar is looking to highlight the Army’s engineering process with a series of photoshopped cats. The Portland, Oregon, district of the…
See Your 2023 VA Disability Pay Rates
The following tables show the monthly 2023 VA disability rates for veterans with a rating 10% or higher. These amounts are effective Dec. 1, 2022. They are tax-free. VA disability…
The History Behind the Real General Tso and His Famous Chicken Dish
Believe it or not, General Tso’s chicken, found on probably every Chinese food restaurant menu in America, isn’t really a Chinese dish — a more accurate description would be “Chinese…
VA Reaches 1 Million in Military Exposure Screenings
The Department of Veterans Affairs marks a historic milestone by screening 1 million veterans for military exposures as part of the PACT Act signed into law Aug. 10. The screenings are a…
Record Pay Increase for Veterans Receiving VA Compensation Benefits
It’s that time of year again. VA is increasing compensation payment rates based on the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement. Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Veterans and beneficiaries who receive VA…
