On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
A Surprise ‘Die Hard’ Sequel Gives 2020 a Much-Needed Jump Start
Did you like the Bruce Willis “Die Hard” movies? Then you need to check out the two minute video commercial below. As they try to get back to McClane’s broken-down…
Most Vietnam Vets Make More Money in Retirement Than Non-Vets
A study published by the Congressional Budget Office found that Vietnam-era veterans earned nearly as much in retirement as their civilian counterparts, with those over the age of 72 actually…
Bob Dole Marks WWII Anniversary with a Reflection on Sacrifice and Service
Bob Dole is a former Republican presidential nominee and Senate majority leader who served in Congress for 35 years. He will receive the Pritzker Military Museum & Library Citizen Soldier…
VA Plans to Outsource All Compensation and Pension Exams
The Department of Veterans Affairs is eliminating its in-house compensation and pension exam program and will outsource all of the exams, which are crucial to determining whether veterans are…
What Are You Doing to Get Out the Vote?
The final countdown to Election Day is near. And the goal of The American Legion and its Get Out the Vote program is to encourage Americans to vote, and to suggest activities…
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About the Navy
The U.S. Navy celebrates its birthday on Oct. 13. In 1775, a naval force was established by the Continental Congress to aid in the conflict with the British. Here are…
