On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Our Mission is to Support Our Comrades
Dear American Legion Family and Friends, When duty calls, we respond. As children, we learned the value of helping those in need. During our service, we learned what it means…
Improve Health Care for Our Women Veterans
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, March is Women’s History Month. This is a time for us to recognize the women who have served in every war since the…
10 Great Cold War Spy Movies
By James Barber In Steven Spielberg’s movie “Bridge of Spies,” Tom Hanks plays James Donovan, an NYC attorney who previously served as a prosecutor in the Nuremberg trials. He’s asked…
Diplomacy and Sanctions Before Deployment
By Paul E. Dillard, National Commander Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, The multi-nation North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed after World War II to establish a “security…
The 5 Most Powerful Armies in the World
By Greg Norman Battlefields are constantly evolving, leading countries around the world to pump hundreds of billions of dollars each year into their armed forces in a race to develop the most advanced…
In a Major Shift, Germany Will Send Weapons to Ukraine
27 Feb 2022 – Associated Press In a significant shift, the German government said Saturday it will send weapons and other supplies directly to Ukraine, which is fighting to keep…
Chris Pratt’s ‘The Terminal List’ Special Ops Series Set for July 1
By James Barber “The Terminal List,” based on former SEAL Jack Carr’s best-selling series of books about the lethal operator James Reece, is set to premiere on July 1, 2022….
VA Proposes Changing Disability Ratings for Mental Health and Other Conditions
The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering changes to its disability rating system for some conditions to bring it in line with modern medicine, the agency announced. The proposed changes…
Six Amazing Facts About the Army Comedy ‘Stripes’
By James Barber The movie comedy “Stripes” turned 40 last year. A popular hit when released in theaters back in 1981, the Bill Murray and John Candy film has become a…
Can Veterans Use Marijuana Without Losing Benefits?
Can Veterans use marijuana for medical or recreational purposes? Will Veterans lose their VA benefits for using marijuana? For more information about VA policies regarding marijuana, visit the link below….
It’s Not Just At Walter Reed
By Paul E. Dillard, National Commander The report by the Navy Times hit like a gut punch. No hot water, A/C or doors with locks for junior troops forced to…
The New ‘Reacher’ Star Loves the Badass Veteran Character as Much as You Do
By James Barber “Reacher” is the latest attempt to take Jack Reacher, the hero from author Lee Child’s beloved series of thriller novels, and translate the character to the screen….
Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ Tries to Find a Reason for America to Believe in ‘Space Force’
By James Barber It’s been almost two years since “Space Force” ended in chaos. That’s season one of the television “Space Force” on Netflix, not the actual military branch (although…
‘SEAL Team’ Lives to Fight Another Day, Will Return for Season 6
By James Barber The military thriller series “SEAL Team” survived its transition from broadcast television to streaming during season five and has earned a renewal for a sixth season from…
GI Bill Pilot Program Protects Against Risky Schools
A six-state pilot program to evaluate risk among schools that accept GI Bill education beneficiaries has “demonstrated that the bipartisan action taken to protect students and taxpayers can and does…
