On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
Celebrate the Legion’s Centennial Birthday with Historical Fatheads
Seven Fathead wall clings are now for sale to help The American Legion celebrate its centennial and share its story in local communities. The clings, which adhere to wall surfaces…
Mint Hosts First Strike of American Legion Commemorative Coin
The first American Legion commemorative coins came off the press Thursday during a ceremonial striking at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. “As we reflect on our legacy of support to…
Commander Calls on Members to Make ‘Buddy Checks’
American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad is calling on posts, districts, counties and departments to coordinate a team and call Legionnaires and former members simply to see how they are…
New Law Will Help Veteran Entrepreneurs
Veteran entrepreneurs will benefit from a new law aimed at helping them grow their small businesses, create jobs and expand economic opportunity. The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act was signed into law…
Send Reasons to Join and Stay in The American Legion
Anyone who has been a member of The American Legion for some time, or has recruited someone to join, can quickly list a few good reasons to become part of…
Medal of Honor Recipient Charles Kettles Dies at 89
When a brigade of U.S. troops was ambushed by the North Vietnamese Army in the Song Tra Cau riverbed on the morning of May 15, 1967, Lt. Charles Kettles volunteered…
A Whittled Down “Big Stick”
President Theodore Roosevelt was fond of quoting the African proverb, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” For Roosevelt, the big stick was the U.S. Navy, which he deployed frequently…
Legion Posts Step Up To Assist Coast Guard
Each year, Kenneth H. Nash Post 8 in Washington, D.C., does quarterly fundraisers for various veterans charities. But Jan. 17, that fundraiser is going to focus on a very specific…
Breaking Faith With America’s Coast Guard
by Admiral Paul Zukunft, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired) For more than 45 years I had the distinct honor of wearing the uniform of a Coast Guardsman. My career culminated in…
Alfred Newman, One Of Last Surviving Navajo Code Talkers, Dies At 94
Alfred K. Newman, one of the last of the Navajo Code Talkers, has died in New Mexico at age 94. Newman was among 400 Navajos who helped defeat the Japanese…
