On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas and Military Discounts
The third Sunday of every June is dedicated to the celebration of dads. Father’s Day is the perfect time to let the special dads in our lives know how much…
Ten Things You Might Not Know About the Army
June 14 is the birthday of the U.S. Army. According to the U.S. Army Center of Military History’s website – at history.army.mil – it was on June 14, 1775, that “the Continental…
Legislation Adds Nine Diseases to List of Illnesses Caused by Agent Orange
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle introduced new legislation called the Keeping Our Promises Act that would add nine medical conditions to the list of illnesses that result from Agent Orange…
The VA Mission Act – Bringing Bipartisan Reform to Veterans
Imagine if Republicans and Democrats worked together to pass reforms that improve the lives of millions of people. And imagine if those reforms put America’s Veterans at the center of…
Remember D-Day With One of These 7 Must-See Movies
By James Barber June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy. One of the greatest days in military history has long been one of the greatest…
Discover Legion History with More Than 50 Years of Digitized Newsletters
The American Legion Library & Museum works to encourage membership growth and public support of the Legion by providing access to key documents that tell the national organization’s continuing story….
Why Congress Must Pass the LEGION Act
The American Legion is calling on Congress to extend the current recognized war era back to Dec. 7, 1941, to honor military members who served their country with honor but…
Disabled Veterans Can Now Fly Space Available Flights for Free
When congress signed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act last year,100% service connected disabled Veterans became eligible for Space Available Travel. Better known as ‘Space-A’ or military hops, Air…
75 Years After D-Day Planes Fly Off for ‘Never Seen Before’ World War II Commemoration
By Christine Negroni Dave Hamilton’s most notable flight was 75 years ago, when he was just 21 years old. It was just after midnight on D-Day, and he was carrying…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Memorial Day
More than 1 million men and women who have lost their lives defending America in wars from the Revolution to the global war on terrorism will be remembered on Memorial…
Memorial Day Coast to Coast American Legion-style
As the nation remembers those members of the military no longer with us this weekend, American Legion Family members across the nation are stepping up to lead Memorial Day observances…
Disabled Veterans Eligible for Free National Park Service Lifetime Access Pass
Spring flowers are blooming, the summer travel season quickly approaches and Veterans are joining the 330-million yearly visitors enjoying U.S. National Parks. Many Veterans, with a service connected disability rating,…
A Visit with Gary Sinise: Memorial Day, Lt. Dan and Why He’s a Grateful American
By James Barber Gary Sinise spoke with us when he was scheduled to co-host the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. He’s had to cancel, but the show will go on, airing at…
D-Day Remembered Through Augmented Reality
Maurice Renaud was a small boy when U.S. paratroopers descended on his home village in Normandy to liberate France from German occupation during World War II. It was the night…
VA Partners with Tech Companies to Prevent Veteran Suicide
VA is partnering with four technology organizations — CaringBridge, IBM, Objective Zero Foundation, and RallyPoint — that share VA’s commitment to preventing Veteran suicide. These organizations are working with VA…
