On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
The US Navy Gets a Desperately Needed Win at ‘Midway’
By James Barber Apologies for spoiling the ending, but the upcoming World War II movie “Midway” is about one of the United States’ greatest military victories in our war with Japan….
Veterans Legacy Memorial Honors Deceased Veterans Online
The Veterans Legacy Memorial, the country’s first digital platform dedicated entirely to memory preservation for the 3.7 million Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries, launched Aug. 14. Each Veteran will…
Here’s How to Adopt a Military Working Dog
Who can resist the temptation to adopt a retired military working dog? The Air Force is once again looking for people — military members or otherwise — who want to adopt retired…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Air Force
Sept. 18 is the birthday of the Air Force. The youngest of the service branches, the Air Force was officially founded as an independent service in 1947, although the U.S….
Purple Heart Vets from Vietnam Could Win a Trip to Former Battlefields
If you’re a Vietnam veteran who received the Purple Heart, are still in decent physical shape, and you’re OK with Vietnamese food, you could be one of nine vets chosen in…
Younger Vets Are on a Mission to Change the American Legion from Within
by Oriana Pawlyk Older men sporting ball caps, and perhaps leather-patched vests, sit in a dark bar, smoke wafting about while they talk about their war days. It’s a stereotypical…
Preventing Suicide: What VA Wants You to Know
With September being National Suicide Prevention Month, The American Legion recently interviewed Dr. Matthew A. Miller, VA’s acting director for suicide prevention, about efforts to reduce the veteran suicide rate….
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Jim Mattis from His New Memoir ‘Call Sign Chaos’
By Hope Hodge Seck Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is not talking about President Donald Trump in his new memoir “Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead,” written with military author…
Sleeping Problems? Finding Your Path to Better Sleep
If you have problems falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early, you are not alone. When these sleep issues become an ongoing or chronic problem, they can develop into…
Legion Updates Auxiliary Eligibility Criteria from ‘Wives’ to ‘Spouses’
During The American Legion’s 101st National Convention, delegates approved changes to the Constitution and Bylaws to replace the word “wife” with “spouse,” related to the membership criteria for the American…
Meet the New National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford
By Steven B. Brooks As he stood on the stage in the Indiana Convention Center on Aug. 29 following being elected American Legion national commander for 2019-2020, North Carolina Legionnaire…
Let’s Roll: National Day of Service on September 11 Includes Georgia
On Wednesday, September 11, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) and Carry The Load (CTL) will partner on a national day of service (Headstone/marker cleaning…
VA Provides Free Recipes and Cookbooks for Veterans
The recommendation to not skip breakfast is just plain good advice. After all, you need enough fuel to make it through the morning, right? It is recommended that you…
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….
