On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Brett Reistad Reflects on a Year Packed with Achievements
By Henry Howard In the year in which The American Legion turned 100, National Commander Brett Reistad pointed to historical achievements during his remarks to delegates at the organization’s National…
The Legion Makes A Difference In The Lives of Coast Guard Families
By Steven B. Brooks When the federal government shut down last winter, servicemembers in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines continued to receive their paychecks. But on Jan….
American Legion Honored by Congress
By Steven B. Brooks One of the original sponsors of a U.S. Senate resolution honoring The American Legion’s 100 years of serving veterans presented that resolution to National Commander Brett Reistad…
Vets Can Go To Six Flags Georgia FREE on August 24 and 25
Six Flags Over Georgia is offering free admission to Veteran and active duty military during its Military Appreciation Days on August 24 and 25. On those days, active duty military service members…
Watch ‘Lieutenant Dan’s’ Emotional Reaction to Heartfelt Thank-You Video From Veterans
Watch this beautiful tribute to Gary Sinise, a hero to US veterans across the globe, and a role model for this long parade of celebrities who wanted to say ‘Thanks.’…
ESPN Documentary Shows Rocky Bleier’s Emotional Return to Vietnam
By Joe Reedy What the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back didn’t have though was closure until a trip back there last year. Bleier’s visit to Vietnam — the first time…
US Postal Service Honors Military Working Dogs With New ‘Forever’ Stamp
The furriest members of the armed forces will grace the U.S. Postal Service’s newest stamps to be released Thursday. The new red, white and blue stamps featuring military working dogs…
Remembering the Navajo Code Talkers
Thomas H. Begay didn’t want to be a radio operator. In fact, up until he graduated from bootcamp, he thought he was going to become an aerial gunner for…
The American Legion: A Foundation for the Future
“A Foundation for the Future” will be the theme of North Carolina’s Bill Oxford if elected American Legion national commander for 2019-2020. Along with his theme, he has two goals…
Nominate a Veteran for a New Roof this Veteran’s Day
All Roof Solutions, Inc. has been serving Cobb County and the surrounding area since 2006. We are devoted to making a difference in the local community. Building a stronger community…
Five Things Women Veterans Want Everyone To Know
By Andrea N. Goldstein “M,” an Army veteran who deployed with Army Special Forces in the 1980s, cries when I ask her what she thinks the public should know about…
This Video About a Pilot Flying His Fallen Vietnam War Hero Dad Home Will Move You to Tears
By Gina Harkins Bryan Knight used to watch every prisoner of war step off their planes when they returned to the U.S. during the Vietnam War, hoping one of them…
Wounded Warrior Project Quietly Regains Ground After Public Crisis and Fall from Grace
By Hope Hodge Seck In 2015, Wounded Warrior Project seemed, in the world of veterans’ support organizations, to have it all: a compelling mission. Celebrity endorsements from the likes of Trace…
Six Terms You Won’t Believe Have Military Origins
By Blake Stilwell There’s a long history of military slang, probably dating all the way back to when the first people hit each other with sticks and rocks. While military…
The Past Preserved at National Headquarters
During the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis in late August, one of the tour opportunities is a shuttle (price $15 on-site) from the Indiana Convention Center to the…
