On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
The Legion’s Policy During Election Cycles
As the 2024 presidential election nears, it is imperative for American Legion members and posts to remember that The American Legion is a nonpolitical, nonpartisan organization that will not be…
Hall Proud of the SAL’s Efforts This Year
By SAL National Commander Donald “JR” Hall Hello, one more time for this year. As I write this last message as your SAL National Commander, I can’t tell you how…
Soldier in My Lai Massacre Lived Quietly in Georgia for Decades
William L. Calley Jr., as a young U.S. Army lieutenant, became a central figure in the My Lai massacre, one of the most infamous incidents of the Vietnam War. Then…
The Origin of “Be The One” Program
By Henry Howard Dave Berkenfield had heard enough. He closed the binder full of PowerPoint slides, marketing slogans and colorful graphics. “All you need to do is save one life,…
Cobb County Month Veteran Connection – August 2024
Each month, the Cobb County Senior Services has their Veteran Connection newsletter, announcing upcoming events geared toward veterans. This month’s newsletter is below.
National Commander’s “Be The One” Message
Dear Family, We have a lot to be thankful for and much to celebrate, specifically a year’s worth of successes, while looking ahead to a bright future for The American…
Georgia’s B Company 11-21 National Guard Needs Our Help
Georgia’s B Company 11-21 Infantry of the Army Nat’l Guard, currently deployed to Kuwait, is seeking our help along with other veterans organizations. Many in their unit do not receive…
They Stole a Confederate Train for the Union. Now, 2 Civil War Privates Will Receive the Medal of Honor.
By Steve Beynon More than 160 years after they were captured and executed by Confederate rebels, two U.S. soldiers are set to be posthumously recognized for their valor during the…
Here’s What Biden and Trump Actually Did for Veterans as President
By Rebecca Kheel and Thomas Novelly President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both sought to claim the mantle of veterans champion as each vies for a second…
Legion Joins With Others to Call for Swift Passage of Dole Act
The American Legion was one of several veteran service organizations who gathered in Washington, D.C., today to urge passage of H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare…
