On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Need a New Roof? All Roof Solutions Is Giving One Away.
Every year, All Roof Solutions of Kennesaw, GA, gives a free roof to a deserving Veteran or First Responder. All eligible individuals are able be nominated by friends and family,…
A Marine May Have Brought a Wild Cougar Back to His Barracks
By Blake Stilwell In the grand tradition of bored Marines finding amazing ways of killing time, another one of Uncle Sam’s misguided children has topped any floor-waxer video ever produced…
The Only American Female POW in WWII Europe Had to Fight for Her Status
By Blake Stilwell Reba Whittle was ready to join the Army Nurse Corps long before the United States entered World War II. She had no idea that before the war…
Hitting the Books After Your Service: Why Veterans Should Go Back to School
by Adam Evans Going back to college after a long break can be a daunting experience. Veterans who decide to go back to college may face some unique challenges, but…
Veterans, Gold Star Families Get Free Entrance to National Parks, Refuges and Other Public Lands
Entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest…
A Special Interview with the VA Secretary
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough stopped by The American Legion National Convention in late August to record a special podcast episode before he addressed delegates in Phoenix….
POW/MIA Recognition Day is Sept. 17
Around 82,000 Americans remain missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War and other conflicts. Friday, Sept. 17, is National POW/MIA Recognition…
The 6 Wildest Conspiracy Theories About Osama Bin Laden’s Death
By Blake Stilwell In a daring, well-documented nighttime raid, 23 Navy SEALs landed in an al-Qaida compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. They were there to kill or capture the world’s most…
Share How You’re Observing the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
As we approach the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacks in New York City, at the Pentagon and on United Flight 93 in Pennsylvania, American Legion Family…
No Veteran Left Behind – Message From New National Commander
On the same stage where he was elected the 2021-2022 American Legion national commander, Texas Legionnaire Paul E. Dillard shared his theme for his year: “No Veteran Left Behind.” And…
American Legion Stands Side-By-Side with Gold Star Families
At least 13 American servicemembers were killed in Thursday’s terrorist attach at Kabul airport, while more than 2,300 have been killed in Afghanistan since the war on terror began shortly…
American Legion Podcast Launches Special Series Dedicated to 20th Anniversary of 9/11
The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast has launched its first of 20 memorable, inspiring and captivating stories related to the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist…
6 Reasons Why ‘Under Siege’ Might Be One of the Navy’s Best Recruiting Commercials
By Blake Stilwell Say what you want about Steven Seagal. The 1992 film “Under Siege” might be one of the best Navy movies ever made and maybe one of the…
Afghanistan: Let’s Talk About It
Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by the Taliban. You are not alone. Veterans may question the…
A Salute to Our Afghanistan Veterans
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, The Taliban are retaking control of Afghanistan at an alarming rate. It’s something generations of veterans have seen. A similar takeover occurred in…
