On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
New American Legion PR Toolkit Is Here
It’s been over a decade since The American Legion’s Public Relations Toolkit has been updated. But the newest version is now available. Download it here. This toolkit, which is produced by…
Here’s Your Military Entertainment Holiday Gift Guide for 2021
By James Barber Production slowdowns in 2020 meant fewer new releases in 2021, but studios have been working hard to bring some of their best catalog material back into print. There…
Help Us Prevent Veteran Suicide – A Message From The National Commander
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, The American Legion is conducting a survey to assess how the pandemic has affected the overall physical and mental wellbeing of veterans. Take…
American Legion Honors Vietnam Veterans
American Legion Past National Commander Brett Reistad honored those who served by placing a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington on Veterans Day. Reistad recalled his first year after joining The…
Stepping into history at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
By Ashley Gorbulja-Maldonado It was a cool crisp morning in Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2021, 100 years after the Unknown Soldier arrived in the United States. The sun poked through…
How You Can Help World of Tanks Provide Service Dogs for Vets
By James Barber World of Tanks, the global online combat game, has asked its international player base to get behind a mission to support K9s for Warriors, the world’s largest…
2021 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies
We have compiled a list of Veterans Day discounts on restaurants, goods, services and events for 2021. Click below to search for discounts by category. Visit daily as the list…
Top 10 Celebrity Veterans
By Blake Stilwell There is no one right way to thrive after serving in the military. Veterans get a life-changing experience while serving, along with the education and training benefits…
VA Extends Presumptive Period for Persian Gulf War Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended the presumptive period to Dec. 31, 2026 for qualifying chronic disabilities rated 10% or more resulting from undiagnosed illnesses in Persian Gulf War…
