On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Women Veterans, Tell Your Stories
Female Legionnaires, or those who love them, are welcome to contribute to the popular Legiontown site, at www.legiontown.org, under the new Women Veterans category. As The American Legion’s Centennial Celebration continues,…
April 15 is the 2019 Legacy Scholarship Application Deadline
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship application for 2019 is online for new and returning applicants to fill out. The Legacy Scholarship is available for children whose parents lost their lives…
81 Years of Designating April as ‘Children & Youth Month’
The American Legion has celebrated “April is Children & Youth Month” for the past 81 years. During this month of celebration, American Legion Family members are encouraged to show their…
Veteran Resource Fair April 10 in Atlanta
Are you a veteran, or know of a veteran, seeking a job or other resources and benefits available to you? Then make plans to attend the 2019 Veteran Resource Fair…
53 Youth Head to Indy for Legion’s Speech Competition
Fifty-three high school orators are headed to Indianapolis April 6-8 to compete in The American Legion’s 82nd annual National Oratorical Contest to speak on the U.S. Constitution and compete for…
Reistad Salutes ‘Heart and Soul of The American Legion’
While some may have wondered why The American Legion’s top leader chose to be in Charles Town, W. Va., during the 100th anniversary of the first meeting of his organization,…
It All Began In Paris A Century Ago
By Jeff Stoffer The American Legion is 100 years old. The organization’s 55 departments and nearly 12,500 posts across the country and around the world are celebrating a century of service…
LEGION Act Introduced in the House
A bill expanding membership eligibility for The American Legion was introduced March 8 in the House of Representatives. The Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act —…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Women in the Military
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are some things you may not know about women in the U.S. military. 1. As of March 2019, Mary Dever of Disabled American…
Honoring Our Korean War Veterans In Georgia
On Friday, April 12th, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service are partnering to say “Thank You” to Korean War…
Veteran Suicide ‘A Community Problem’
One of the missions of The American Legion TBI/PTSD Committee is to establish a suicide-prevention program. During the organization’s recent Washington Conference, that mission – and how it can translate…
Centennial Event Salutes ‘The Greatest Generation’
Tom Rice drew laughs from the crowd gathered outside American Legion Post 416 in Encinitas, Calif., to hear him speak on March 2. “This is Normandy weather,” Rice said, referring…
Reistad to Congress: Join Legion’s Mission to Make a Better America
American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad addressed a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs Feb. 27, to conclude the Legion’s annual Washington Conference in the…
Resolution 1: To Recognize Service and Sacrifice in All Times of War
The American Legion National Executive Committee passed Resolution 1 last October to recognize U.S. military personnel who have pledged their lives to defend the United States, 1,600 of whom were…
VA Asks Legion Members to Help ‘Break the Code’ of Veteran Suicides
Fourteen of the 20 to 22 veterans who commit suicide every day are not on VA’s radar screen, estimated Jim Byrne, the department’s Acting Deputy Secretary. “The number of veterans…
