by Rikki Almanza | Aug 2, 2024
The VA has redesigned the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, Burn Pit Research Registry, to better understand, research, and improve treatment for health issues affecting Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits during their service. This registry...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 31, 2024
While the San Diego Padres enjoyed a day off before their series against the Washington Nationals, catcher Kyle Higashioka visited the National Museum of the United States Army in D.C. Higashioka was there to accept a medal honoring his grandfather, G. Shigeru...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 30, 2024
Attendees of the 105th American Legion National Convention in New Orleans will have the chance to donate blood over two days. The blood drive will take place on Friday, Aug. 23, and Monday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day in Exhibit Hall E at the New Orleans...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 30, 2024
The American Legion will conduct a Media Training Workshop at the 105th National Convention in New Orleans on Monday, Aug. 26. The workshop will take place at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room 257, Second Floor, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For those...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 29, 2024
Jon Stewart is urging the Biden administration to address an oversight in the PACT Act, which has excluded coverage for some of the first U.S. troops who responded after the September 11 attacks. These troops were deployed to Karshi-Khanabad, K2, in Uzbekistan, a base...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 25, 2024
Reports and narratives for the Frank N. Belgrano Jr. Trophy are due by August 10. This award, presented by the American Legion National Americanism Commission since 1936, recognizes departments for their outstanding support of Scouting.Named in honor of Frank N....
