by Rikki Almanza | Jul 24, 2024
American Legion posts, districts, and departments are encouraged to host Be the One events, such as walks. A new how-to video is available to help you get started.Newly elected Department of Wisconsin Commander Jim Johnson shares best practices for conducting a Be the...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 23, 2024
The 2024 American Legion National Convention mobile app is now available as a free download from the Apple Store and Google Play store.The app provides registration information, maps of convention hotels and New Orleans, and a link to the latest convention news. As...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 22, 2024
World War II Veteran and talented cartoonist, Ralph Newman, will be posthumously honored at San Diego’s Comic-Con International this month for his uncredited contributions to the comic book industry, as reported by the Stars and Stripes. Newman, who created stories...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 18, 2024
Thanks to a partnership between the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, AAFES, and Comcast NBCUniversal, Service Members, Retirees, honorably discharged Veterans, and other eligible individuals, will have the opportunity to watch over 5,000 hours of live coverage...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 17, 2024
Two years ago, the launch of ‘Dial 988 then Press 1’ revolutionized access to the Veterans Crisis Line, making it easier for Veterans and their families to get support from the VA. Since the rollout of ‘Dial 988 then Press 1’ in July 2022, over...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 16, 2024
A federal judge has ruled that the VA discriminates against Disabled Veterans through its housing policy on the West Los Angeles campus, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. The VA outsources housing construction to developers who use tax credit financing, which has...
