by Rikki Almanza | Mar 3, 2025
A February press release issued by the Department of Defense announced that on September 23, 2024, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, DPAA, confirmed the identification of U.S. Army Air Forces Sgt. James H. Murray, a World War II prisoner of war. Murray, a...
by Nestor Aliga | Feb 28, 2025
On February 3, several Gold Star Families and The American Legion (TAL) National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. were heartily welcomed and honored by TAL Rago-Christopher Post 165 and TAL Auxiliary 165, several Legionnaires, local officials, and fellow Veterans....
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 Kevin Burns | Feb 27, 2025
The United States entered into World War I with only around 26 pilots. In American Legion Memorandum Number 47, published in April 1922, Eddie Rickenbacker implored the American Legion to help recruit for pilot training stating that we needed to have pilots trained...
by caLegion HQ | Feb 26, 2025
The February edition of the California Legionnaire is now available! View...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 26, 2025
Monday, The American Legion Legislative Commission and Council convened at the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing room, a historic first, at the Cannon Office Building on Capitol Hill, per The American Legion HQ. Chairman Matthew Shuman encouraged attendees...
