On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
VA Looks to Create Artificial Organs and More With 3D Printing
By Patricia Kime A veteran at a VA medical center had been diagnosed with a tumor in his one remaining kidney. Facing possible dialysis for the rest of his life,…
Brothers in Paws: A List of Military-Utilized Dog Breeds
“Man’s best friend” has been by our side for around 10,000 years. Throughout that time we have used dogs for hunting partners, scavengers, emotional support, transportation of beer, sheep herding,…
Relief For Veterans Suffering From Both Traumatic Brain Injuries And PTSD
Veterans who suffered both traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) found relief from their trauma symptoms using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in an average of four sessions—and at…
Legislation to Address Uptick of Veteran Suicides at VA Facilities
A House Democrat is introducing legislation on Thursday aimed at addressing an uptick in veteran suicides at Department of Veteran’s Affairs facilities. In five days this month alone, three veterans…
Peyton Manning and Stevie Nicks Honored at USO-Metro Gala
Football legends, singers, and poets came together Tuesday night to be honored for their work on behalf of military members and to pay tribute to those who serve, including 27…
Country Music Icon to Kick Off American Legion World Series
Martina McBride, a country artist who has received more than 15 major music awards, will be the headliner for the concert portion of the seventh annual 7th Inning Stretch Festival…
How the Greatest Battleships Ever Built Could Make the Ultimate Comeback
by Kyle Mizokami While a comeback is unlikely, it’s always nice to dream. Battleships captivate the imagination. Before they were displaced by aircraft carriers, battleships were symbols of great-power status….
Boys Nation Changed His Life
As he was growing up in Green River, Wyo., Chris Andrews’ perception of the happenings in places like New York City and Washington, D.C., was that they were almost…
