by Kevin Burns | Jun 11, 2026
The U.S. President has threatened to pull U.S. troops out of Italy and Spain in his disagreements with European leaders.[i][ii] This would greatly diminish U.S. airpower throughout the western hemisphere of the world, and would gain nothing for the taxpayers of the...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 26, 2025
Editor’s note: This article has been updated for our November 2025 newsletter. The American Legion’s 106th National Convention was held earlier this fall at the Tampa Convention Center, bringing together thousands of Veterans, families, and supporters for a week...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 27, 2025
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that foul play has not been ruled out in the investigation of Hackman and Arakawa’s passing. Yesterday, Gene Hackman, legendary actor and former U.S. Marine, passed away at the age of 95 alongside...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 7, 2024
Newport Harbor American Legion Post 291 honored 34 Orange County high school seniors who have committed to military service or plan to attend military academies at a special event on Monday night. The inaugural “Salute to Service” began with recreational activities,...
by Sam Miller | May 20, 2024
Veteran service organization The American Legion will host a video game tournament for service members and veterans during Los Angeles Fleet Week in San Pedro, Calif., May 24-27. Through its American Legion Gaming (ALG) initiative, the organization has decided to...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 10, 2024
Yesterday, American Legion Riders Chapter 95 in Oroville, California, escorted four unclaimed Veterans to their final resting place in Shasta County. Private Floyd Stanbery served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and Specialist 4 Michael MacKey, Private Paul McCormick, and...
