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 | May 28, 2024
When members of American Legion Post 731 in San Diego noticed a drop in youth involvement in the air rifle programs within their post and District 22 five years ago, they decided to take action. Financially stable, Post 731 began sponsoring the program for all 29...
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 | May 20, 2024
Once again, countless musicians will come together for the 5th annual Taps Across America event, sponsored by the nonprofit Taps for Veterans, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, starting at 3 p.m. (local time). Annually, Taps Across America is an all-inclusive patriotic...
by Rikki Almanza | May 17, 2024
“The Keeper,” an upcoming movie hitting theaters nationwide on Memorial Day, portrays the harrowing yet inspiring journey of Army Veteran George Eshleman, played by Angus Benfield. The film, based on true events, follows Eshleman as he embarks on a mission...
by Rikki Almanza | May 14, 2024
John Savage from Oakland has been named as the American Legion Firefighter of the Year for his unwavering dedication to the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department for over 28 years. Expressing his gratitude for being selected for the award, Savage noted the...
