On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Sgt. Stubby Was ‘The Most Decorated Dog’ of the 20th Century
By James Lileks “Cry havoc,” goes the line from Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” “and let slip the dogs of war.” In the case of some celebrated American pooches, the phrase can…
Legion Membership Is About ‘What We Do’
Eight American Legion departments achieved 100 percent membership by the May 8 target date – Alabama, France, Hawaii, Idaho, Mexico, Philippines, Utah and Wyoming. As a result, the departments each…
Commander Reistad Addresses Legion Leadership
Since last October when the National Executive Committee (NEC) of The American Legion met for Fall Meetings, more than $1 million in American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) grants was…
A Century After the St. Louis Caucus
By Jeff Stoffer A three-day gathering in St. Louis May 8-10, 1919, drew more than 1,100 veterans of the Great War to the nation’s heartland to formalize what would become the…
Bill That Would Grant Benefits to Blue Water Navy Vets Is Headed for a Vote
By Patricia Kime House members moved Wednesday to accelerate extending disability benefits to “blue water” Vietnam veterans and expand eligibility to more troops, including those who served in the Korean demilitarized…
10 Things Most Veterans Don’t Know About VA Home Loans
More than 21 million Veterans and service members live in the U.S. today, but only about 6% of them bought a home using a VA home loan in the past…
Who Do You Appreciate in the Military?
With a slate of holidays that include Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, V-E Day and Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May has been designated at Military Appreciation Month. The designation is…
Medal of Honor Recipient Gary Wetzel Shares His Story
In a new video, Medal of Honor recipient Gary Wetzel reflects on his actions that earned him the United States military’s highest decoration. Wetzel, who received the medal Nov….
I Have PTSD, But PTSD Doesn’t Have Me
By Brandon Young Brandon Young is a former U.S. Army Ranger, member of Team RWB and the chief advancement officer for the Tennyson Center for Children, helping traumatized and abused children…
Military Appreciation Month Discounts
Servicemembers and families are being honored during Military Appreciation Month with a variety of discounts. Below are some highlighted offerings. Please check back frequently as the list is updated HERE…
Message from National Commander on Suicide Prevention
Dear American Legion Family and Friends, Suicide is a national public health issue. Veterans are among higher risk groups, but suicide affects all Americans, which is why VA and The…
10 Unintentionally Hilarious Military Acronyms
By James Barber The United States military loves slapping an acronym on anything that moves. Actually, things that don’t move are equally likely to be described with a jumble of letters…
VA Wants Your GI Bill Success Stories
As the nation draws closer to the 75th anniversary of the GI Bill of 1944 – the original version drafted by American Legion Past National Commander Harry Colmery – the…
How to Build Mental Toughness
By Stew Smith No matter what challenge we take on in life, there are moments where you are forced to give up or fight on. The goals, the timelines, the processes…
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Awards Grant for Autism Research
The American Legion’s Child Welfare Foundation (CWF) awarded the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) a grant April 16 that will aid in the printing and distribution of a revised resource “A…
