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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…
VA Expands Caregiver Stipend to Cover Eligible Vietnam, Korea and World War II Veterans
A major change to a popular Department of Veterans Affairs program means the family caregivers of Vietnam, Korea and World War II veterans may qualify to get paid for their…
SAL NEC Passes Four Resolutions at Virtual Meeting
The Sons of The American Legion National Executive Committee (NEC) passed four resolutions at their fall meeting, conducted virtually on Sept. 26. Those resolutions are: Resolution 16, which amends Article…
The New WWII Thriller ‘Recon’ Is Hosting Special Screenings for Veterans Day
If you’re looking for a reason to get out of the house as you celebrate Veterans Day 2020, we’ve got “Recon,” a World War II movie that’s showing as a…
Atlanta VA Ready To Assist by Enhancing Comp and Pen Exams
An open letter to all Veterans We wanted to let you know that effective immediately, the VA Southeast Network (VISN 7) is conducting a pilot program with the Veterans Benefits…
A Marine Veteran Shows the Importance of Service Dogs in the Lives of the Disabled
For some disabled service members and veterans, the only constant in the chaos of their lives is their trained service animal. These days, it’s far too easy for anyone to…
Everything You Need to Know About the Air Force’s Navy
Anyone who’s been hip to military media for the past few years probably knows the second largest air force in the world is the U.S. Navy’s air forces. What people…
The Korean War: Everything You Need to Know
The Korean War was the first time the United States military engaged in a shooting conflict after the end of World War II; it was also the first of many…
VA to Host Live Virtual Event on Women Veteran Issues
On June 30 at 3 p.m., the Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a Veterans Experience Live in support of women veterans. The live Q&A will include participation from American…
Why ‘Germany First?’ The Origins of the WWII Policy
Joseph V. Micallef is a best-selling military history and world affairs author, and keynote speaker. Follow him on Twitter @JosephVMicallef. The United States entered World War II as a result of…
Bear Grylls Is Rebooting ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ with Special Forces Soldiers in Afghanistan
Yes, you read that correctly, Bear Grylls, the former British soldier turned adventurer, survivalist, and television personality is giving a classic story of love, betrayal and revenge a modern-day military…
An Earned Benefit – Veteran Preference Points in Hiring
Imagine the absurdity of an argument that states that the Department of Education employs too many ex-teachers. Or that the Center for Disease Control has too many doctors. That was…
Legion COVID-19 Survey Reveals Impact on Veterans
Hundreds of veterans throughout the nation called on The American Legion for direct assistance after participating in a COVID-19 survey between mid-April and June 15. Nearly 24,000 took the survey…
National Commander: Unequal Treatment Violates Nation’s Highest Values
American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford issued the following statement: “The American Legion stands on principles and serves purposes worldwide that are violated when justice, freedom and democracy…
