On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
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…
How an All-Black Regiment Pulled Off an Amazing Rescue After the Battle Depicted in ‘Glory’
By Blake Stilwell The 1989 film “Glory” was both an awesome movie and a (relatively) faithful depiction of the all-Black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, culminating with the unit’s stunning…
Tricare Rate Hikes: Premiums for Young Adults, Retired and Reserve Troops Jump Sharply for 2nd Straight Year
By Amanda Miller Health insurance premiums are going up in 2024 for U.S. military reservists, young adults and transitioning service members enrolled in Tricare or the Continued Health Care Benefit…
1 in 3 PACT Act Claims Have Received a 0% Disability Rating, Prompting a VA Review
By Patricia Kime The Department of Veterans Affairs has approved nearly 80% of the 570,000 claims it has adjudicated under the PACT Act, distributing more than $2.2 billion in disability…
How To Protect Yourself From Cybercrimes
By Jim Miller/via Crescendo Cybercrimes, especially against seniors, continues to be a major problem in the United States. According to the FBI’s 2022 Elder Fraud Report, cybercrimes cost Americans over…
Senators Plead for Improved Response to Veterans Suicides After Report Reveals Hotline Failure
By Corey Dickstein/Stars and Stripes The Department of Veterans Affairs must improve mental health care access for veterans with suicide risks, senators told VA officials on Wednesday in the wake…
Accomplishments Aren’t Much Without Funding
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano, D-Calif., issued a warning last February to veterans gathered at the American Legion Washington Conference: “I am worried about the fate of…
VA Extends PACT Act Deadline
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has extended the deadline for veterans and survivors to apply (or submit their intent to file) for PACT Act benefits. The deadline is now 11:59…
The Civil War Veteran Who Lied About His Age to Fight in World War I
By Blake Stilwell In 2004, 52-year-old Vietnam veteran Don Nicholas tried to join the Marine Corps to serve in Afghanistan. When the Corps said he was too old, he went…
Military Ranks: Everything You Need to Know
By Amanda Miller Understanding military ranks can be tricky, especially when it comes to knowing the military ranks in order. Some of the military services — the Army, Air Force…
Virtual Reality Showing Promise as Medical Treatment for PTSD
By Douglas C. Atkins The convoy is under attack. A roadside bomb obliterates the Humvee that had been leading the column and gunfire rains down on the windshield in front…
Continuing A Legacy of Service
Dear American Legion Family members and friends, The American Legion Riders are at a crossroads in their inspiring annual fundraising drive. After this year’s Legacy Run, we expect the overall…
