On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Before He Was a Test Pilot, Chuck Yeager Was a WWII Legend
by Richard Sisk The term “legend” suffers from overuse, but how else to describe Chuck Yeager? The retired Air Force brigadier general, who died Monday at age 97, had a…
Got A Clunker On Your Hands?
Thank you for being a member of The American Legion. Your membership is one of the best ways of making sure we can continue our mission to mentor youth, advocate…
DOD Officials Announce Distribution Plan for Initial Batch of COVID-19 Vaccine
Regarding the initial COVID-19 vaccination rollout, Defense Department officials announced a phased and coordinated strategic plan for distributing and administering the initial COVID-19 vaccines. Watch the DOD’s announcement below. …
American Legion and Chip Ganassi Enter Multi-Year IndyCar Alliance
The American Legion and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) today announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement for the No. 48 Honda in the NTT IndyCar Series. Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion…
Here’s Your 2021 Military Retiree and VA Disability Pay Raise
Military retirees, those who receive disability or other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, federal retirees and Social Security recipients will see a 1.3% increase in their monthly checks…
VA’s Women Veterans Quick Start Guide Now Available
The VA Women Veterans Quick Start Guide (QSG) provides clear and concise information on how to apply for benefits and access VA health care. How to schedule regular checkups, fill prescriptions and access…
The 10th President’s Last Surviving Grandson: A Bridge to the Nation’s Complicated Past
By Gilliam Brockell | The Washington Post These days Harrison Ruffin Tyler, 91, is allowed only one designated visitor. Those are the pandemic rules at the nursing home in Virginia…
OUR WWII STORY: An Illinois Farm Boy at War
“One day, I looked down a small valley very near a bombed-out, dirty hut that we were lucky to find deserted. We had holed up there temporarily. I saw tanks…
How to Add a Focus to Your Veteran Skill Set
By Lida Citroën On a recent webinar I asked about the challenges and opportunities facing service members exiting the military today. The comment was issued that veterans promote themselves as…
Thanksgiving Message from the National Commander
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, Traditionally this has been a week when Americans pause to give thanks, share blessings and celebrate Thanksgiving. Things will certainly be different this…
When COVID-19 Vaccine Comes the VA Will Be Ready
Planning is underway at VA to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available. VA is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a phased…
Thank You to All Our Veterans
Being a service organization for Veterans, the American Legion sees the best, the worst and everything in between when it comes to helping our brothers and sisters who have served…
Veterans Day Message from VA Secretary Robert Wilkie
On Veterans Day in 1988, Ronald Reagan said …”We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember those who were prepared to…
2020 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies
Military.com, the news and information source for all things military and veteran, has compiled a list of freebies and discounts for veterans on this 2020 Veteran’s Day. The following is…
Our WWII Story: From “Somewhere In” the War
Responses to this summer’s callout to the American Legion Family for World War II stories – to mark the 75thanniversary of the end of the war – are still coming…
