On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
Gary Sinise Hosts New Show Debuting on Veterans Day at National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum is one of the greatest cultural assets we have in the United States, both memorializing the men and women who contributed to the war effort and…
The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations…
Veterans Memorial Gala Event at the Cowan on August 19th
On August 19th, The Cowan in downtown Acworth will be holding a gala event to raise funds for the Cobb Veterans Memorial Park. This event is FREE to veterans, and…
Why the US Used Agent Orange in Vietnam and What Makes It So Deadly
By Blake Stilwell Of all the controversies surrounding the Vietnam War, one of the most enduring continues to be the use of Agent Orange. The United States military sprayed nearly…
‘Sniper’ Is the Marine Spec Ops Movie Franchise That Just Won’t Quit
By James Barber “Sniper: Rogue Mission,” set for release on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on Aug. 16, 2022, is the ninth movie in a surprisingly tenacious series of thrillers about…
Membership Ensures No Veteran is Left Behind
Membership will always matter in The American Legion. A strong membership ensures that no veteran is left behind through our advocacy efforts and voice on Capitol Hill and in state…
The Complex History of the Purple Heart
Today, Sunday August 7, is National Purple Heart Day. What better day to learn about the storied medal. By Sarah Corry “Grandpa’s heart is purple?” My son asked with a…
Korean War Drama ‘Devotion’ Used Real Vintage Aircraft to Tell a True Story
Glen Powell, who made a huge impression as Hangman in “Top Gun: Maverick,” returns to the skies this November with the release of “Devotion,” a Korean War drama about the…
August Legion Magazine Celebrates Sons’ 90 Years of Service
Don’t miss the August issue of The American Legion Magazine, with stories on the 90th anniversary of Sons of The American Legion, the Legion’s support for foreign-born U.S. veterans seeking citizenship,…
‘Burial’ Tells a Fictional WWII Story About What Happened to Hitler’s Body
By James Barber “Burial” is a World War II thriller about a band of Russian troops tasked with delivering Adolf Hitler’s body to Joseph Stalin, moving across Germany from Berlin…
