On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
Righting a Wrong 66 Years in the Making
Willie Alvin Cousin served in the U.S. Army’s 31st Infantry Division during the Korean War and injured his back and legs on active duty. He spent 30 days in the…
Free Steaming Video Games for Veterans and Their Families
Most Veterans who have served in the past 20 years are probably familiar with video games. From barracks LAN parties, to marathon sessions of Maddon NFL at the MWR while downrange,…
The 6 Strangest Super Weapons of the Cold War
By Blake Stilwell The Cold War was one of the most trying times for both Americans and Russians, who constantly lived under the threat of nuclear annihilation. If they only…
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About the Navy
The U.S. Navy celebrates its birthday on Oct. 13. In 1775, a naval force was established by the Continental Congress to aid in the conflict with the British. Here are…
Share Your Veterans Day Plans With Us
With Veterans Day less than six weeks away, many American Legion posts are well into planning for various ceremonies and events. Once again, The American Legion National Media & Communication…
Vintage WWII B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ Crashes in Flames at Connecticut Airport
A restored World War II-era B-17 “Flying Fortress” bomber crashed Wednesday morning at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, sending up a huge fireball and pillars of smoke. In a posting,…
National Commander: Close Loophole That Leaves Veterans Vulnerable to Predatory Colleges
American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford issued a statement Sept. 27 affirming the importance of closing the 90-10 loophole in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. “As…
Disney Renews Armed Forces Salute for Another Year
If you’re a part of a military family, and you’ve taken a vacation to Disney World or Disneyland, chances are you know all about Disney’s popular Armed Forces Salute. This…
Republic of Korea to Honor All Georgia Korean War Vets in Cobb County Ceremony
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service are partnering to say “Thank You” to Korean War Veterans for their honorable…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Veterans Curation Program Now Hiring
The Veterans Curation Program is hiring. What is the Veterans Curation Program? The VCP is a paid five-month employment and training initiative by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Veterans…
Military Caregiving Guide and Workplace Guides Now Available
AARP, Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Hiring our Heroes, VA, and others teamed up to produce two guides for Military and Veteran Caregivers. These guides are available for download in PDF format…
Free Flu Shots for Veterans at Your Local Walgreens
VA and Walgreens are national partners, providing no-cost quadrivalent flu shots to enrolled Veterans of the VA health care system. Now through March 31, 2020, enrolled Veteran patients nationwide have the…
Clearing the Cholesterol Confusion
What most influences your cholesterol levels? Fat? Cholesterol? It’s challenging to know what to look for on food labels. If you think you are making a good choice because the…
