On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
An Uncensored Look at the GIs of World War II
By Edward Gitre I can still recall the exhilaration I felt in the reading room of the National Archives in College Park, Maryland. It was mid-April 2009. I was scrolling…
VA Secretary Wilkie’s Veterans Day 2019 Message
Robert L. Wilkie was sworn in to serve as Secretary of Veterans Affairs on July 30, 2018. He also served as the Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs from March 28,…
Veterans Day Discounts 2019, Free Meals and More
Every year, businesses across the country provide free meals, services, products and more for veterans on Veteran’s Day. Veterans Day 2019 is on Monday, Nov. 11th, 2019. This Veterans Day…
President Trump Proclaims November National Veterans and Military Families Month
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation designating this month as National Veterans and Military Families Month. Here is the text of the president’s proclamation: The United States is a…
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program: Healing Invisible Wounds
For many Veterans and service members, the joy of being home is often overshadowed by the trauma of service experiences. Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) provides help for those dealing…
You’e Invited to the Kennesaw State Veterans Day Ceremony
KSU Military & Veteran Services cordially invites you to our annual Veterans Day ceremony. It will be held on the Kennesaw Campus Green from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Our guest speaker…
Million Veterans Program is Now Open for Online Enrollment
Veterans across America now have the ability to join the Million Veterans Program research project online. Launched in 2011, the national voluntary research initiative enables former military personnel to share…
A Reckoning at the Atlanta VA Medical Center After Years of Problems
Dawn Brys got an early taste of the crisis unfolding at the largest Veterans Affairs hospital in the Southeast. The Air Force vet said she went to the Atlanta VA…
Time to Check on Our Battle Buddies
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, When we were in the military, we would never let our battle buddies down. The same is true now. Only we have millions…
Dangers of the Drone Age
The September drone attacks targeting Saudi oilfields make it obvious that the age of drone warfare is upon us. What’s not so obvious is whether our framework for understanding, deploying and defending…
Military Benefits for Those Who Are Involuntarily Separated
There are many reasons you might find yourself on the path to being involuntarily separated from the military. Drawdowns, budget cuts, a medical board or even a force reshaping that…
Legion NEC Amends Preamble to Honor Veterans of All Wars
With the signing of the LEGION Act – Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act – into law July 30 by President Trump, the U.S. government now…
Here’s Your 2020 Military Retiree, VA and Social Security Pay Bump
Military retirees, those who receive disability or other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, federal retirees and social security recipients will see a 1.6% increase in their monthly checks for…
The Tall Black Boots
By Kelly Ela, American Legion Post 67, Department of Maine When I exited my car recently at our local grocery store, I was confronted by a gentleman who gruffly asked…
Scholarships, Membership and Centennial Events Top September Report
The American Legion disbursed over $125,000 in Child Welfare Foundation grants in September, delivered scholarships to students and recorded more than 3,100 centennial events for the last membership year. As…
