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 3, 2024
A recent study by the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute has uncovered significant gaps and inefficiencies in federal programs intended to assist Service Members transitioning to civilian life. Challenges Faced by Transitioning Service Members...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 26, 2024
President Joe Biden issued a pardon on Wednesday, clearing the convictions of thousands of U.S. Veterans who were penalized under a military law prohibiting same-sex intercourse, as reported by The Associated Press. This action, addressing historic injustices, allows...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 25, 2024
Today in Washington, D.C., The American Legion, along with several other Veteran service organizations, gathered to advocate for the passage of H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. Chanin Nuntavong,...
