On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
It’s Time To Volunteer For Your Post
EDITORIAL OPINION by Dan Harr Volunteers are a very important part of our Post’s operations and the continuing ability to do some of the events where we make money. This…
7 Reasons Why Marines Love Chesty Puller So Much
By Blake Stilwell Even Chesty couldn’t explain why he picked up the nickname. Born Lewis Burwell in 1898, the man who would retire as Lt. Gen. Puller almost denied the…
John Wayne World War II Movies, Ranked
By James Barber John Wayne became a symbol of American manhood and patriotism over his five-decade career in Hollywood. Always most famous for his westerns, Wayne also made a dozen World…
11 Stand-Up Comics Who Served in the Military
By James Barber Every military unit has at least one person who can crack a joke about anything at any time. Most of those people learn discipline, grow up and…
The Second Man on the Moon Wants You to Know That Tang Sucks
By Blake Stilwell Tang, the orange-flavored drink mix that intrepid American astronauts took into space, wasn’t selling so well until it famously went into orbit. And there’s at least one…
The True Story of the USS Kidd, The Ship Used to Film ‘Greyhound’
By Blake Stilwell When it comes to World War II memories, the Merchant Marine doesn’t get as much love as it should. Leave it to Tom Hanks to shed a…
Jimmie Johnson Wants to Honor Your Military Unit Patch
When Jimmie Johnson takes to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on July 4 for the Honda Indy 200, his Chip Ganassi Racing No. 48 car could have your military unit’s…
Here Are All the Military Movies That Won a Best Picture Oscar
Hollywood loves the military. War stories come with plenty of drama and heroism, the kind of tales that have generated great box office and won over both critics and fans….
American Legion Weighs In On Pending Veterans’ Legislation
The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs’ Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing on April 21 at 10 a.m. on pending legislation impacting the nation’s veterans. The American…
American Legion Calls for Ending ‘Forever War’
Calling the White House plan to fully withdraw troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 “a good start,” American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford is calling for an end…
These Are the Real Brothers Behind ‘Saving Private Ryan’
We Are The Mighty | By James Elphick The 1998 movie “Saving Private Ryan” is one of the all-time great war movies. While much of the movie is a fictional…
Chip Ganassi Racing Reveals Indianapolis 500 American Legion Paint Scheme
In a series of humorous videos on social media this week, racing legend Jimmie Johnson finds the missing No. 48 Honda NTT INDYCAR SERIES car safe in the hands of…
A New and Improved 100 Miles for Hope
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, I am so pleased to announce that The American Legion is expanding its 100 Miles for Hope challenge this year, following up on…
A Message From the New VA Secretary Denis McDonough
As I begin my tenure at the Department of Veterans Affairs, I want to take a moment to speak directly to Veterans and other VA stakeholders and share my thoughts…
The American Legion Congratulates New VA Secretary
Denis McDonough, President Joe Biden’s pick for Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), received Senate confirmation on Feb. 8 to lead the federal agency charged with caring for…
