by Rikki Almanza | Mar 14, 2024
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) wants American Legion posts nationwide to offer safe places for Veterans to store their firearms. He asked The American Legion to provide lock-and-key storage at their posts across the country. King suggested this to National Commander...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 22, 2024
Join American Legion Headquarters for a virtual session on the ‘Be The One: Buddy Check’ program on January 30 to explore ways to actively engage in supporting and looking out for other Veterans in the community. The Buddy Check training session...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 6, 2023
Army infantry Veteran, Mark Kershaw, addresses the urgent concern of Veteran suicide through his documentary, “TRIBAL,” set to be released on December 19. This 85-minute narrative-driven film transcends conventional narratives surrounding post-traumatic...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 7, 2023
During The American Legion’s 104th National Convention, Wellcare, the Medicare brand of Centene Corporation, announced it has entered into a partnership with the nonprofit, marking the beginning of collaborative efforts to address the healthcare needs of Veterans and...
by Christian Southards | Jun 23, 2022
On June 23, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the STRONG Veterans Act, sending the bill to the Senate for further debate. The act, which is officially titled the Support the Resiliency of Our Nation’s Great Veterans Act of 2022, expands mental health care...
