by Rikki Almanza | Jun 4, 2024
As part of The American Legion’s “Be the One” mission to end Veteran suicide, The Legion has partnered with Columbia University to offer specialized training to equip participants with the skills necessary to safely intervene when a Veteran is in...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 25, 2024
Federal prosecutors are accusing House of Prayer, a national church allegedly involved in defrauding Veterans of millions of dollars in benefits, of obstructing their investigation and are pushing for contempt of court charges and fines. According to court documents...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 17, 2024
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Army combat Veteran James Rudisill, who was in a legal battle against the VA regarding his entitlement to education benefits under both the Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9/11 GI Bill. In a 7-2 ruling, the Court...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 4, 2024
At the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, an innovative exhibition titled “Voices From the Front” offers visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the past through artificial intelligence. The experience features life-sized video renditions of 18...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 4, 2024
The 64th Annual Washington Conference, held from Feb. 25 to 28, provided Legionnaires with a chance to engage with lawmakers and receive updates from members of Congress and VA leaders.During the conference, various topics were discussed, including Veteran suicide...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 29, 2024
The 2023 Samsung American Legion scholars were celebrated for their accomplishments during a gathering in Washington, D.C., held alongside The American Legion’s annual Washington Conference, where they were acknowledged by members of the American Legion Family....
