On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
Legion Launches Online Mental Health Survey
The American Legion has launched an online mental health survey in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Public Health Approach to Reducing Veteran Suicide. It is part of…
Walgreens HERO Program to Hire 5,000 Veterans
Walgreens recently announced a commitment to hire 5,000 Veterans over the course of five years though their Helping Veterans with Educational and Retail Opportunities Program (HERO). Walgreens established the HERO…
300 Vet Centers for Counseling and Assistance Open Nationwide
Vet Centers are community based counseling centers that provide a wide range of counseling, outreach and referral services to eligible Veterans, active duty service members and their families. Vet Center…
A Message From Nat’l Commander Brett Reistad on Peace Officer’s Memorial Day
Dear American Legion Family and Friends, Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day when we pause to give thanks to law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled…
500-Plus and Counting for ALR ‘Run to the Thunder’
For the eighth straight year, American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax, Va., will be the epicenter of American Legion Riders activities during the Memorial Day Weekend’s Rolling Thunder, hosting hundreds…
S.A.L. – Honoring Our Fathers
The Sons of the American Legion was established in September of 1932 as a support organization for male descendants of people who served in the United States Armed Forces during…
Military Veteran Job Fair and Event at Suntrust Park June 18th
Do you need a job? Help polishing your resume? Then plan to attend the Military Veteran Hiring Event on June 18th from 9am to 2pm at the Braves’ Suntrust Park…
