On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
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…
