On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
Renew Six Members To Receive Reistad’s Incentive Pin
As of Jan. 14, American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad will award his “Membership Excellence: Team 100″ incentive pin to any Legion Family member who renews six Legionnaires for the…
Pioneer Among Female World War II Pilots Dies At 96
By: The Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A member of a pioneering group of women who flew military planes in the United States during World War II has died. Millicent…
Solving The Mystery Of Fundraising
An Iowa American Legion post found a unique way to raise funds to send participants to both Boys and Girls State. And it was so successful this year that the…
115th Congress Filled With Significant Wins For Veterans
The 115th Congress has ended and leaves a legacy of successfully passing significant legislation that impacts America’s veterans. The American Legion played a key role in ensuring several of these…
American Legion Assisting Coast Guardsmen Affected By Shutdown
With the government shutdown creating a critical need of monetary assistance for active-duty U.S. Coast Guardsmen, The American Legion is working with Coast Guard Mutual Assistance to provide immediate financial…
