On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
Tickets on sale for 2024 American Legion World Series
General admission tickets for the 2024 American Legion World Series are on sale now. Each $35 general admission ticket includes admission to all 15 games. The 97th American Legion World…
Flag Etiquette and the U.S. Flag Code
The U.S. Flag Code is not legally enforceable, but adherence to it is considered a sign of patriotism and respect. The code formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give…
An American Beverage Company Is Giving Away a Fighter Jet, But For Real This Time
By Blake Stilwell In the annals of the all-time biggest marketing snafus, few companies have made bigger or more high-profile errors than PepsiCo. The company once positioned reality TV star…
Certificates of Appreciation for Golf Tournament Awarded
When our Post holds an event, whether it’s Casino Night, the Car Show or our annual Golf Tournament, one of the important things upon which we rely is our sponsors….
VA to Host Memorial Day Events Nationwide at National Cemeteries
By Patricia Kime he 155 national cemeteries managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs will be open from dawn to dusk throughout Memorial Day weekend, and more than 130 will…
Woody Harrelson Stars as the WWII Doctor Who Saved Thousands in ‘The Man with the Miraculous Hands’
By Blake Stilwell In April 1945, with the Red Army in Berlin and the Western Allies closing in on the rest of Germany, physical therapist Felix Kersten set up what…
VA Benefits Likely Won’t Cover All of a Veteran’s Funeral Costs
By Kate Horrell Many military veterans want to be buried in military-related cemeteries. One common misconception when planning the burial of a veteran is that the Department of Veterans Affairs…
Trump-Affiliated Group Releases New National Security Book Outlining Possible Second-Term Approach
By Lynn Berry , Didi Tang , Jill Colvin and Ellen Knickmeyer Making future military aid to Ukraine contingent on the country participating in peace talks with Russia. Banning Chinese…
Power of Puppies: Advocates Promote Canine Care to Treat Veterans’ Mental Health Conditions
By Patricia Kime Rick Yount remembers meeting a veteran with severe post-traumatic stress disorder who wouldn’t leave the safe confines of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he was…
Marine Corps Veteran Named American Legion National Adjutant
U.S. Marine Corps veteran and longtime American Legion National Headquarters staff member Rodney K. Rolland was appointed American Legion national adjutant on May 9 during the final day of the…
What Was Rolling Thunder and Why Did It End?
By Scott Murdock Thousands of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen crowded into a staging area. Some checked their maps, others made last-minute adjustments to their vehicles and equipment. Months of…
Pierce Brosnan Returns to the World of Espionage in ‘A Spy’s Guide to Survival’
By Blake Stilwell If you love the modern James Bond-style spy movies, you can thank Pierce Brosnan that Hollywood keeps making them. If it weren’t for the “Remington Steele” star’s…
