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VA Expands Telehealth Services in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced they will ramp up telehealth and telemental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The expansion of these services comes with the passage of…
7 Things Veteran Business Owners Can Learn From the ‘Tiger King’
Everyone is talking about “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness,” a new Netflix documentary series about Joe Exotic, the flamboyant owner of a private Oklahoma zoo that featured large cats,…
Disabled Veterans Could Get Left Out of Stimulus Money, Lawmakers Warn
Dozens of lawmakers and advocates are concerned that a “significant” number of disabled veterans and surviving family members will never receive the direct payments Congress approved as part of a…
Your Coronavirus Quarantine Guide to Military Movies and Shows on Hulu
You’re stuck in your house or apartment because the movie theaters are closed, the bars and restaurants are shutting down, and you’ve been assigned to work from home. How do…
More Than Ever Before, We Must Focus on Our Emotional Well-Being
More than ever before, all Americans, including Veterans, must pay attention to our emotional well-being and the well-being of those we love as we cope with the challenges posed by…
American Legion Discusses Coronavirus on FOX News
American Legion National Legislative Division Director Melissa Bryant appeared on FOX News on March 29 to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and how it’s impacting the U.S. military, the Department…
Video Games, Buddy Checks and Feats of Strength: Veteran Organizations Go Virtual in Response to Pandemic
By J.P. LAWRENCE | STARS AND STRIPES Iraq and Afghanistan veteran James Martin logged in last week to what he hopes can grow into a regular meeting space for other…
Hospital Ship Comfort Arrives in New York to Help with Coronavirus Patient Surge
New Yorkers cheered from the harbor shoreline Monday morning as the USNS Comfort arrived in Manhattan with a Coast Guard escort to help the city’s medical staff combat the coronavirus….
Veterans Have Multiple Resources for COVID-19 Information
Veterans have multiple resources available for the latest COVID-19, or coronavirus, information. Here are several resources. Federal government response The overall federal government response is at https://www.coronavirus.gov/. This page offers the…
Veterans Can Attend Virtual Events for National Vietnam War Veterans Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29. Organizers canceled or postponed many events to slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing. Veterans are encouraged to stay connected and…
A Message From GA American Legion Commander Eddie Asberry
I hope this message finds you, your family and your loved ones safe. As a part of our Legion family, I pray for each of you and your health during…
Veterans: Call BEFORE Visiting Your VA Facility
Got a fever, cold, cough or flu-like symptoms? Are you worried that you have a viral illness? The last thing you want to do is get out of the house…
A Message from the National Commander about Coronavirus
Dear American Legion Family and Friends, The enemy we are facing isn’t hiding in the bush. Nor has it buried a roadside bomb unbeknownst to us. Yet the enemy is…
Oxford Presents American Legion Legislative Agenda to Congress
After touching on a series of historical accomplishments that defined the first century of American Legion legislative successes, National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford presented a three-step mission to lawmakers…
VA is Ready for Coronavirus and Working to Protect You
By now, you’ve heard about the coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19, that’s causing illness around the world. Fortunately, VA is ready. We have plans in place to protect everyone who…
