On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
Legion to VA: ‘Fix Communication Breakdowns’
Calling it a case of “mission delayed turning into mission failure,” American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad called for VA officials to implement a plan to prevent future communication…
VA MISSION Act: What is the Latest on Community Care?
Last June, President Trump signed landmark legislation, known as the VA MISSION Act of 2018, that makes dramatic improvements to how Veterans receive community care—health care provided outside of VA….
Legion Posts ‘Proactive’ in the Fight Against Homelessness
What started as a small birthday party/fundraiser has developed into a Kansas American Legion event that has raised thousands of dollars to help get veterans off the streets in the…
82nd National Oratorical Finals to be Streamed on Facebook
The American Legion’s 82nd National Oratorical Contest, “A Constitutional Speech Contest,” will be held in Indianapolis at the Wyndham West Hotel April 6-7. The top three high school orators out…
American Legion Testifies on President’s Proposed VA Budget
American Legion Senior Legislative Associate Larry Lohmann testified April 3 before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on issues pertaining to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) fiscal year 2020…
Legion Coins On Display
With the American Legion centennial coins now available from the U.S. Mint, Emblem Sales is offering some options to pick your favorite coin and display it with a special Legion…
Legion Family Provides Long-Overdue Thank You
During a 20-year career in the U.S. Army spanning from 1966 to 1986, Paul Cibolski did two tours in Vietnam during the war. Following his military service, Cibolski said he…
