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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…
5 Little-Known Facts About R. Lee Ermey, the Military’s Favorite Gunny
By Blake Stilwell Most people know R. Lee Ermey from his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket.” And if you somehow joined the military and never…
Anticipating Boom of Aging Veterans, VA to Expand Care and Services for the Elderly
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to expand several programs that allow senior veterans to age in their homes or live in home-like settings as alternatives to elder care…
Veterans’ Benefits Claims Surge as VA Looks to Speed Up Process
The Department of Veterans Affairs initiated a pilot project in December to automate part of the process for reviewing benefits claims – a change that the agency says has the…
Inside the Secretive Training US Green Berets Give Troops Who May Face Russia or China
By Stavros Atlamazoglou Read the original article on Business Insider In October, news reports highlighted the presence of U.S. special operators in Taiwan, training their local counterparts on the skills necessary to fend off…
The Second-Oldest Active Ship in the US Navy Is Still Hostage in North Korea
By Blake Stilwell Between 1966 and 1969, the United States was increasingly engaged in South Vietnam, but a few thousands miles away, U.S. troops were still fighting in the previous…
A Guide to Home Repair Grants for Veterans
As a veteran, you’re eligible for great housing benefits in appreciation of your service. In addition to VA home loans and competitive home insurance rates, there are many grants that are available…
Special Podcast Series Focuses on Veteran Suicide
To kick off the third season of the Tango Alpha Lima podcast, The American Legion is focusing attention on identifying solutions for and raising awareness about veteran suicide. This…
12 Military Movies to See in 2022
By James Barber For the third year in a row, we’ve got the same top pick for the year’s most anticipated military movie. Will 2022 be the year when we finally…
US Army Pays Tribute to Betty White’s World War II Volunteer Service
By John L. Dorman While millions of fans mourn the beloved television star Betty White, who passed away on Friday at the age of 99, the US Army paid tribute…
‘A Champion for Veterans,’ Sen. Johnny Isakson Passes Away at 76
“A champion for veterans” is how American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard described the late Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. Isakson passed away the morning of Dec. 19 at age…
See Your 2022 VA Disability Pay Rates
The following tables show the monthly 2022 VA disability rates for veterans with a rating 10% or higher. These amounts are effective Dec. 1, 2021. They are tax-free. VA disability…
Here Are the Top Military Movies of 2021
By James Barber The movies are still stuck deep in the knock-on effects from the first COVID-19 outbreak in the United States in early 2020. Uncertainty about the safety of public…
POST CLOSED December 24-25, and December 31 – January 2
The Post will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, reopening at our normal time on Deember 26th. We will also be closed December 31 to January 2. During…
Edward Shames, Last ‘Band of Brothers’ Officer, Dies at 99
Edward Shames, a World War II veteran who was the last surviving officer of “Easy Company,” which inspired the HBO miniseries and book “Band of Brothers,” has died. He was…
