On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Resolved: Fighting for the lives of veterans
The success of American Legion programs is directly related to those who orchestrate them on the grassroots level. Programs such as American Legion Baseball, American Legion Riders and many others…
2022 Veterans Day Free Meals and Restaurant Deals and Discounts
The following is a list of Veterans Day discounts at restaurants for 2022. Visit often as the list is now being updated as new discounts come in. All of the discounts…
Join the National Legislative Council
This past summer’s historic passage of the PACT Act didn’t happen by accident. The legislation didn’t become law merely because it was the right thing to do. Nor did it…
Even More Young Americans Are Unfit to Serve, a New Study Finds. Here’s Why.
By Thomas Novelly A new study from the Pentagon shows that 77% of young Americans would not qualify for military service without a waiver due to being overweight, using drugs…
How to Spot a Veteran
By Amy Bushatz As you look for ways to honor and thank military veterans in your community, you might wonder how to spot a veteran. While there are many jokes…
QR Codes for Quick and Efficient Responses
Those of us who previously didn’t pay much attention to those weird little black and white boxes printed on magazines, signs and flyers have now become keenly aware of QR…
American Legion Ready to Assist Hurricane Victims Through NEF
As I write this message, the governor of Florida has mobilized the National Guard in preparation of a hurricane strike. This comes days after military members in Puerto Rico rescued…
How a Government Shutdown Impacts Military Pay, Benefits
When the nation slips into a government shutdown, military members are sometimes among those to feel the pinch. How does a shutdown impact military and retiree pay and benefits or…
4 Things to Know About POW/MIA Recognition Day
You Are Not Forgotten — that’s the central phrase behind the POW/MIA remembrance movement that honors America’s prisoners of war, those who are still missing in action and their families. Many…
The Ghosts of the US Military Academy at West Point
West Point is the oldest continuously active Army post in the United States, but before it officially became the U.S. Military Academy in 1802, it was a real fortification. Its original purpose was to defend…
A Nonprofit Business Accelerator Is Offering Grants to Veteran Small Business Owners
by Blake Stilwell Time and again, year after year, if there’s one problem veteran entrepreneurs have in getting their businesses off the ground, it’s access to capital. The Institute for…
Tell Congress to Pass National Buddy Check Week
Following closely on the heels of the successful PACT Act passage, another piece of legislation The American Legion strongly endorses is the STRONG Veterans Act, which would make The American Legion-born…
V.E.T.S.: A Theme and a Vision
The sleeve of The American Legion 2022-2023 membership shirt includes a familiar word: V.E.T.S. It isn’t just a description of who we are. When used as an acronym, it is…
The 8 Most Useless Pieces of Gear Ever Issued
Quality of gear aside, when the U.S. military is equipping its troops, it tries to ensure they have everything they need to defeat the enemy and – if funding permits…
How to Watch ‘SEAL Team’ Season 6
The popular military drama “SEAL Team” is set to return for its sixth season on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, for a 10-episode run. The show no longer airs on the…
