On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
You Can ‘Be the One’
In my year as national commander of The American Legion, I can think of no greater goal than to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide each day….
New National Commander – Thank You For This Honor
It’s truly an honor and a privilege to be elected to serve as your National Commander for the 2022-2023 term. Thank you for this opportunity. 2022 has been a remarkable…
Dillard Praises Legion Family for PACT Act Advocacy and Urges Continued Work and Growth
As he looked back over his year as American Legion national commander, Texas Legionnaire Paul E. Dillard told delegates to the organization’s national convention in Milwaukee that passage of the…
103rd national Convention – A Week of Engagement Ahead
In a few days many of us will gather in Milwaukee for our 103rd National Convention. I am thankful for the opportunity to meet again in person, and I look…
Record Pay Increase Likely Coming for Disabled Veterans and Military Retirees in 2023
Military retirees and veterans receiving disability pay from the Department of Veterans Affairs are likely to see record monthly check increases for the second year running thanks to the pace…
