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Legion Wins Bladensburg Memorial Supreme Court Case
The Bladensburg World War I Veterans Memorial isn’t going anywhere. In a landmark victory for The American Legion, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on June 20 that the 40-foot…
SCOTUS Rules 7-2 The Bladensburg Memorial Cross STAYS
The Blandensburg Cross, aka The Peace Cross, is a war memorial, located in the three-way junction of Bladensburg Road, Baltimore Avenue, and Annapolis Road in Bladensburg, Maryland. The American Humanist…
VA MISSION Act: Top Questions Answered
Last week, VA implemented changes to community care under the VA MISSION Act. The changes included expanded eligibility for community care and a new urgent care benefit. As part of…
Six Ways to Combat Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is a common chronic condition causing reduced ability of the heart to circulate blood. Often referred to as “heart failure,” CHF often leads to fluid…
Can CBD Oil Help with Anxiety & PTSD In Veterans?
Around 20% of veterans who fought in the middle east are troubled by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As per VA (Veterans Association), veteran deaths by suicide was at an…
10 Hollywood Tough Guys Who Studied on the GI Bill
Millions of veterans have benefited from the GI Bill, but did you know that dozens of Hollywood actors learned their craft while studying in classes paid for by the program? An…
2019 Fourth of July Military Discounts
On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Today, we can celebrate this freedom with discounts…
One Person’s PTSD Can Affect a Whole Family
By Andrea Carlile June is PTSD awareness month. While continued attention on PTSD is vital for our service members and veterans, I hope to also create awareness about how PTSD affects the…
VA Will Now Let You Go to Civilian Urgent Care Doctors
Got a sore throat or a sprained ankle and don’t want to go to a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital? Got sick at 8:00 on a Friday night and don’t want to…
Blue Water Veterans Legislation Passes Senate and Heads to White House
American Legion-supported legislation extending disability benefits covering medical conditions associated with Agent Orange exposure to Blue Water Navy veterans unanimously passed in the U.S. Senate June 12 and will now…
Bipartisan LEGION Act passed by the Senate
A bill expanding membership eligibility for The American Legion passed on June 11 by unanimous consent in the Senate. The Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act…
HAVOC HEROES Is Hiring Veterans – Apply Now
With the finest name and reputation in Water, Fire, Mold, and Storm Damage Restoration Services, Havoc Heroes is a family business owned by an Air Force veteran and we are…
Veterans and Transitioning Military Get a Free Year of LinkedIn Premium
LinkedIn offers Veterans, VA caregivers, and Fry Scholars a free 1-year premium career subscription, including one year of access to LinkedIn Learning. The one year free upgrade to premium includes…
Same Day Mental Health Services for Veterans
Reaching out for help can be difficult, especially for a mental health concern. The military cultural standards of ‘never surrender’ and self-reliant ‘can do’ attitude, so integral on the battlefield,…
Army Vet to Become First Living Recipient of Medal of Honor for War in Iraq
The White House announced on Monday that former Army Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia will become the first living Medal of Honor recipient for the war in Iraq for his heroism during the second…
