On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
American Legion Family Adapts and Overcomes for Memorial Day
For years Jenkins-Vaughan Post 97 in Cardington, Ohio, has coordinated the village of around 1,700 residents’ Memorial Day parade. Considering the 2019 edition of the parade featured 56 units, this…
Light a Candle for Memorial Day
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, Memorial Day, for most of us, will be different this year. The meaning, however, does not change. I’m calling on The American Legion…
‘We Knew Our Goose Was Cooked:’ An Intel Officer Recalls Vietnam’s Tet Offensive
By Joseph Galloway and Marvin J. Wolf Joseph Galloway and Marvin J. Wolf are the authors of They Were Soldiers: The Sacrifices and Contributions of Our Vietnam Veterans. In 1967,…
Our WWII Story: A Time to Honor the ‘Greatest Generation’
World War II ended 75 years ago. More than 16 million Americans served in the Allied military effort to end Axis tyranny and pave a path to a future of freedom,…
American Legion Survey Shows Emotional, Financial and Health Concerns of Veterans
Camaraderie through Buddy Checks, emotional well-being and emergency financial assistance for families are top concerns expressed so far by participants in an ongoing American Legion survey about the effects of…
Tracking Space Force, Admitting UFOs and Invading Venezuela
The fourth episode of Tango Alpha Lima, The American Legion’s new podcast, is now available. In this edition, co-hosts Mark Seavey, Jeff Daly and Ashley Gorbulja-Maldonado chat about the launch…
Marines Hire Falconer to Thwart Seagulls That Are Hazing Recruits at Boot Camp
By Gina Harkins Marine recruits training on the East Coast might have to deal with pesky sand fleas, but those on the West Coast are facing off against bigger pests:…
Why The Real Forrest Gump Is Better Than The Movie
Sammy Davis, who coincidentally held the same name as a famous singer, enlisted in the army at a young age in 1965. After training, Davis was quickly deployed to Vietnam,…
Just Landed: The Official ‘Space Force’ Trailer
Steve Carell’s new Netflix comedy “Space Force” is set to premiere on Friday, May 29, and the streaming service has finally dropped a full-length trailer for the series. “Space Force”…
Everything You Need to Know About Memorial Day
Originally known as Decoration Day, what we now know as Memorial Day was first designated after the Civil War as a day to visit the graves of troops who died…
Nominations Open for SAL’s George B. Evans Award
Nominations are open for the Sons of The American Legion George B. Evans Grassroots Veterans’ Advocate of the Year Award. The award recognizes an SAL member who has performed outstanding…
Amazon is Helping Veterans Start Their Own Delivery Business
Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner program empowers entrepreneurs to build their own small businesses delivering Amazon packages in their local communities. Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) and their drivers are an integral…
VA and SSI Recipients with Eligible children Need to Act by May 5
The Internal Revenue Service today issued a special alert for Supplemental Security Income and Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiaries to act by May 5 if they didn’t file a tax…
Take The American Legion Survey to Assess Coronavirus Impact
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, First I hope that all of you are feeling well, staying safe and following the health safeguards to protect yourselves — and others…
Message from National Commander Regarding Storm Assistance
Dear American Legion Family, The COVID-19 pandemic is not the only emergency that many people are now dealing with. Tornadoes recently took the lives of at least 33 people and…
