On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
American Legion Praised For POW-MIA Advocacy
During his address on the stage at the Feb. 26 Washington Conference’s Commander’s Call, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Director Kelly McKeague presented American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad with…
VA’s Richard Stone: ‘We Are Not Privatizing’
Talk of the possible privatization of the Department of Veterans Affairs is a hot topic in the veterans community. But as far as Dr. Richard Stone – VA’s Executive in…
Senate Panel OKs Trump’s Pick to Lead Troubled VA
A Senate panel voted Tuesday to approve President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead Veterans Affairs, a department beset by political infighting and turmoil over providing health care. The Senate Veterans…
Bipartisan LEGION Act Introduced in the Senate
A bill expanding membership eligibility for the American Legion was filed last week in the Senate. The Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act — also known…
The Man Who Saved The GI Bill
Nearly 75 years ago, on a stormy night in southern Georgia, U.S. Rep. John S. Gibson was rushed by a police motorcycle escort from his hometown of Douglas to Jacksonville,…
Legion Urging Support For Passage of Pay Our Coast Guard Act
Now that a second government shutdown has been averted, The American Legion is calling on Congress to pass and the President to sign H.R. 367 – The Pay Our Coast…
Seven Things to Know About the New VA Modernization Act
The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act (AMA) becomes effective Feb. 19. The law is one of the most significant changes made to VA and transforms how VA reviews disputes…
Legionnaire Shares How Fallen Son’s Memory Is Kept Alive
On Memorial Day in 2010, U.S. Air Force Maj. Charles A. Ransom spoke at his First Baptist Church in Midlothian, Va., about how the holiday isn’t for outdoor barbeques but…
New Blood as The American Legion Turns 100
As The American Legion celebrates its centennial this year, one of its younger members is heading up efforts at his Elkins, W.Va., post to continue what has been 100 years…
SAL Donations to CWF Approach $8M Mark
The Sons of The American Legion will soon pass $8 million in donations to the Child Welfare Foundation (CWF). As of Feb. 8, SAL donations to CWF stood at $7,992,545.18…
The Cars, Tanks and Airplanes of WWII
The article below was written by 7th grader Aiden Wilkins of Kingston Schools in Michigan. It is spectacularly done, and incredibly informative. We’re assuming he received an A for his informative…
The American Legion’s Top 12 Legislative Priorities for Congress
The following are the top issues that The American Legion will be fighting for in this session of the 116th Congress. Wartime veteran. More than 1,600 U.S. military men and…
The American Legion’s “Backyard” Burn Pit
For many, a “burn pit” is where family gathers in the backyard to share drinks, roasted marshmallows or other treats, and stories of good times, bad times and everything in…
Trump Reasserts Call for Border Wall During State of the Union
During his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Trump called for immigration reform to end what he termed the “crisis on the southern border.” The president’s speech…
American Legion GI Bill Exhibit Headed to Georgia
The Department of Georgia’s 12th District will host The American Legion’s traveling GI Bill exhibit from Feb. 16 through March 12. “The Greatest Legislation: An American Legion Centennial Salute to…
