On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Annual Cost-of-Living Boost for Veterans Benefits Finalized by Congress
Veterans will get a cost-of-living bump in their benefits next year after Congress passed annual legislation this week to guarantee the increase keeps pace with Social Security rates. Before leaving…
A Tribute to Sacrifice and Strength
Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day is more than just a day of remembrance; it’s a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by families nationwide. Let’s come together to…
Minutes from the General Membership Meeting on September 19, 2024
On September 19, 2024, the General Membership meeting at the Post was held with approximately 40 members attending. Below are the minutes from the meeting.
1lb Bags of Frozen Jumbo Shrimp For Sale
We have 1 pound bags of jumbo Gulf Coast jumbo shrimp for sale. They come in 1lb bags and thanks to a special purchase, we are offering them at $12…
Loyalty. Unity. Valor. Meet the New National Commander
By Steven B. Brooks As he stood on the stage of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans addressing delegates to the 105th American Legion National Convention, newly…
American Legion Is A Sponsor of the Army-Navy Game
We’re excited to announce that The American Legion is now an official sponsor of the Army-Navy Football Game, celebrating its 125th edition on December 14, 2024. This historic partnership marks…
Canine Training and ‘The Thing Under the Thing’ Presented as PTSD, Suicide Prevention Therapies
By Steven B. Brooks Two different approaches to dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide prevention were shared on Aug. 23 with The American Legion TBI/PTSD Suicide Prevention Committee in…
Five Helpful Strategies to Fall Asleep Faster
By Stew Smith Your No. 1 stress recovery tool is sleep — and you’d better get good at it, because it makes up roughly a third of our lives. We…
The 5 Longest-Distance Sniper Kills in Military History
By Blake Stilwell When a military sniper makes an accurate shot from an extremely long distance, they need more than a spotter and a rangefinder. They need to take into…
PTSD VA Ratings: What You Need to Know
By Tiffini Theisen Veterans who experienced certain traumatic events during their service may be able to receive disability compensation in the form of non-taxed monthly payments, as well as free…
Legionnaires Receive a Free Insurance Benefit from LIT
American Legion members are being offered free insurance ienefits through The Legionnaire Insurance Trust (LIT). Your beneficiary will receive a check for $5,000.00 if you suffer a fatal covered accident…
Chip Ganassi Racing Partner The American Legion Advances Highly Impactful Be the One Initiative
The American Legion is challenging the whole INDYCAR community to Be the One to help end veteran suicide by enrolling in suicide prevention training. Chip Ganassi Racing is proud to set the…
USS Kidd, a Big Louisiana Tourist Attraction, Moves to Dry Dock for Major Makeover
The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate | By Serena Puang According to TripAdvisor, the USS Kidd is the No. 1 tourist attraction in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The World War II Fletcher-class destroyer is…
Do You Need a Digital Will?
A digital will is an informal document that lists your digital assets along with instructions on how to access and manage them after you die. If you or your…
A Marine Corps Veteran Goes to War with Corrupt Local Cops in ‘Rebel Ridge’
By Blake Stilwell Every generation of U.S. military veterans seems to get some form of the “veterans versus corrupt authorities” story. For the World War II generation, it was very…
