On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
Woody Harrelson Stars as the WWII Doctor Who Saved Thousands in ‘The Man with the Miraculous Hands’
By Blake Stilwell In April 1945, with the Red Army in Berlin and the Western Allies closing in on the rest of Germany, physical therapist Felix Kersten set up what…
VA Benefits Likely Won’t Cover All of a Veteran’s Funeral Costs
By Kate Horrell Many military veterans want to be buried in military-related cemeteries. One common misconception when planning the burial of a veteran is that the Department of Veterans Affairs…
Trump-Affiliated Group Releases New National Security Book Outlining Possible Second-Term Approach
By Lynn Berry , Didi Tang , Jill Colvin and Ellen Knickmeyer Making future military aid to Ukraine contingent on the country participating in peace talks with Russia. Banning Chinese…
Power of Puppies: Advocates Promote Canine Care to Treat Veterans’ Mental Health Conditions
By Patricia Kime Rick Yount remembers meeting a veteran with severe post-traumatic stress disorder who wouldn’t leave the safe confines of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he was…
Marine Corps Veteran Named American Legion National Adjutant
U.S. Marine Corps veteran and longtime American Legion National Headquarters staff member Rodney K. Rolland was appointed American Legion national adjutant on May 9 during the final day of the…
What Was Rolling Thunder and Why Did It End?
By Scott Murdock Thousands of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen crowded into a staging area. Some checked their maps, others made last-minute adjustments to their vehicles and equipment. Months of…
Pierce Brosnan Returns to the World of Espionage in ‘A Spy’s Guide to Survival’
By Blake Stilwell If you love the modern James Bond-style spy movies, you can thank Pierce Brosnan that Hollywood keeps making them. If it weren’t for the “Remington Steele” star’s…
A Sailor’s Story of Surviving Suicide
By Henry Howard The timing was perfect for Josh Savage, a First Class Petty Officer in the Navy. Savage, a racing fan, saw The American Legion’s Be the One display…
The 9 Biggest Military Dirtbags in Movies and Television
By Blake Stilwell Most U.S. military veterans are uncomfortable with civilians calling them “heroes,” but there are a few who should definitely be wary of the term. While film and…
Sign Up For Suicide Prevention Training
Dear American Legion Family members and friends, The American Legion saves lives and changes lives. You may have heard me say that during a visit to a post or department,…
‘Civil War’: How Military Veterans Brought Real-Life Combat to the Big Screen
By Sarah Sicard You would be forgiven for thinking that “Civil War” was a movie about the bloodiest U.S. conflict dating back to the late 19th century. Instead, it’s a…
PBS’ ‘After Action’ Takes a Personal Look at the Lives of Veterans Forever Changed by Military Service
By Blake Stilwell Stacy Pearsall is one of the most decorated military combat photographers in history, a recipient of the Bronze Star, an Air Medal and an Air Force Commendation…
Post 304 Election of Officer for 2024-2025
Greetings from your 2024-25 Officer Nominations Committee (Chuck Polk, Chair & John Finch, Member). Yes, nominations for your Post 304 Officer slate are underway and will continue, both self-noms &…
Lou Conter, Last Survivor of USS Arizona from Pearl Harbor Attack, Dies at 102
By Blake Stilwell Of the U.S. Navy warships lost or damaged during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the hardest hit was by far the USS Arizona, which was…
The Best Vietnam War Movies, According to Service Members and Veterans
By Joanna Guldin It’s no surprise that the Vietnam War and the veterans who served during it have been immortalized in some of the most iconic war movies ever made….
