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A Veteran-Owned Distillery and The American Legion Are Collaborating on ‘Be the One’ Fundraiser

Veteran-owned distillery, Hotel Tango Distillery, is pledging to donate $1 of every bottle sold of its limited-time Red, White & Bourbon to support The American...

A RAND Corporation Study Examines Support and Causes for Extremism Among Some Veterans

A RAND Corporation study examines how military experiences, transition challenges to civilian life, and ideological factors contribute to extremist sentiments among some U.S. Veterans.

The American Legion and MilitaryHire Are Hosting a Virtual Hiring Fair on April 23

The American Legion and MilitaryHire wil be co-hosting a virtual hiring fair for Service Members, Veterans, and spouses of Service Members on April 23.

American Legion Riders Chapter 95 Escorts Four Unclaimed Vietnam Veterans to Final Resting Place

Oroville American Legion Riders Chapter 95 escorted four unclaimed Vietnam Veterans to their final resting place in Shasta County.

Legislators Advocate for a 2025 Increase in Veterans’ Benefits Based on Cost of Living

Senate leaders introduced plans to ensure a cost-of-living boost in benefits for Veterans in 2025, equivalent to what Social Security beneficiaries will receive.

Progressive Insurance to Host Online Hiring Event for Veterans on Thursday, April 11

Progressive Insurance is hosting an online chat event on April 11 at 12 p.m. PST / 3 p.m. EDT in an effort to encourage veterans...

Native American Veterans Can Get Help with Homeownership on Trust Land Through VA Program

VA program helps Native American Veterans with purchasing, building, or refinancing homes on trust land through the Native American Direct Loan program.

Exhibit at National WWII Museum Allows Visitors to Interact with AI Replicas of World War II Veterans

The "Voices From the Front" exhibition at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans enables visitors to interact with lifelike A.I. replicas of World War...

VA’s 2025 Proposal Spending Plan Increases Disability Compensation But Will Reduce Staff

The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing a $369.3 billion spending plan for fiscal 2025, prioritizing increased funding for health care, disability compensation, and toxic...

The Last USS Arizona Survivor and American Legion Post 130 Member Passes Away at 102

Lou Conter, American Legion Frank Gallino Post 130 member and the last survivor of the USS Arizona, passed away on April 1 at the age...