On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
The American Legion Opposes the PLUS Act Because We Stand for Veterans
Dear American Legion Family Members and Friends, Let me say this in the clearest terms possible: Veterans should feel safe and confident when filing for claims, knowing that no matter…
Military Drama ‘SEAL Team’ to End After Season 7 on Paramount+
By Blake Stilwell It’s been a long, rocky road for the cast, crew and fans of David Boreanaz and “SEAL Team,” and that road must now come to an end….
Here’s Your First Look at ‘Masters of the Air’
By Blake Stilwell Our first glimpse at Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg’s long-awaited, highly anticipated companion series to “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” is finally here. Apple TV+ released…
Exploitation of Veterans Should Be Illegal Again
Few insults are more egregious than to take advantage of disabled veterans or their families, under false pretenses. We know it’s immoral to exploit any veteran filing for VA…
November Is National Veteran and Military Families Month
November marks National Veteran and Military Families Month, highlighted by Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 11. Below is a list of events here in the state of Georgia. Please verify…
The Only Navy Warship Authorized to Fly a Pirate Flag at Sea
By Blake Stilwell Although there are dozens of active Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in the U.S. Navy’s fleet, there’s something special about the USS Kidd. It doesn’t have any…
Do You Need Life Insurance During Retirement?
by Jim Miller/via Crescendo Should I keep my life insurance after I retire? The decision to retain a life insurance policy after retirement depends on your family and financial circumstances….
Here’s the 2024 Pay Raise for Vets and Military Retirees
By Amanda Miller Military retirees and disabled veterans will see their monthly checks increase by 3.2% for 2024, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) due to inflation….
That Time a Navy Sub Took Out a Locomotive During WWII
By Stephen Ruiz On the USS Barb’s penultimate patrol during World War II, the Navy submarine executed a daring nighttime surface attack against 30 Japanese warships in shallow waters off…
Marine Corps Vet and Boxer Turned ‘Rocky’ Actor Burt Young Dies at 83
By Blake Stilwell Actor Burt Young, who died Oct. 8 at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 83, may not have had the most famous face in…
Veterans Assisted by Legion Claims Specialists: ‘It’s Changed Our Life’
By Steven B. Brooks Since it opened in 2018, The American Legion Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation (VA&R) service office at the John H. Geiger Operations Center (GOC) in Indianapolis has…
DD214: What You Need to Know
What Is a DD214 Form? Your military discharge papers are officially known as DD Form 214, or just DD214. All veterans receive this Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active…
Army-Navy Game Has Turned into ‘Cluster’ Because Migrants Have Taken Up Hotel Rooms
Scores of military veterans, service academy graduates and families are scrambling to find hotel rooms for the big Army-Navy game at Gillette Stadium, because their reservations were canceled to make way for…
A Call To Support Our Battle Buddies
We all remember our Battle Buddies. We served our nation together. Learned how to be good servicemembers together. Helped each other through trying times. We were always there for each…
Congress Must Ensure Our Troops Are Paid
Once again Congress has driven the nation to the precipice. With a government shutdown closing in, our servicemembers face the prospect of not being paid even as they protect us…
