American Legion News Releases
The American Legion Applauds Report and Recommendations on Gulf War Illness
The American Legion is expressing strong support for a report by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that promises better care for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War illness.
The report, Gulf...
Washington, Dc, November 17, 2008
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We owe veterans our appreciation
By David K. Rehbein
John C. Villepigue was a 22-year-old Army corporal from Camden, S.C. On a mid-October day, Villepigue and two comrades were on a scouting mission when they were ambushed and bombarded...
Indianapolis, In, November 06, 2008Read More
Wheeler Named National Adjutant of The American Legion
An executive director of The American Legion's National Headquarters has been named national adjutant (chief operating officer) of the nation's largest veterans service organization today.
Daniel S....
Indianapolis, In, October 16, 2008Read More
Legion Foundation Awards Over Half a Million Dollars in Grants
The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, in its 54th year, has awarded $639,875 to 18 non-profit organizations. These grants, determined during the annual meeting of the Board of Directors held at...
Indianapolis, In, October 15, 2008Read More
Legion : VA Makes Right Call on New GI Bill
The nation's largest veterans organization applauds VA Secretary Dr. James Peake's decision to retain control of the new GI Bill rather than outsourcing services.
Last month National Commander...
Washington, Dc, October 13, 2008Read More
The American Legion Applauds VA Move to Award Benefits to More Vets with Lou Gehrig’s Disease
The American Legion is expressing strong support for a new rule that offers monetary and medical benefits to a greater number of military veterans who have contracted amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),...
Washington, Dc, September 24, 2008Read More
The American Legion's NEF Asists Ike, Gustav Victims
The American Legion has speeded up its process to assist Legionnaires and Sons of the American Legion members who have been victimized by Hurricanes Ike or Gustav. Financial grants are available through...
Indianapolis, In, September 17, 2008Read More
The American Legion takes strong stand against outsourcing administration of new GI Bill benefits
The National Commander of The American Legion says his organization strongly opposes a plan to hand over the administration of new GI Bill educational benefits to private contractors.
"We cheered...
September 16, 2008Read More
Iowa Veteran Elected Leader of The American Legion
A research metallurgist and U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era has been elected national commander of the nation's largest veterans organization.
Delegates to The American Legion's 90th National Convention...
Phoenix, Az, September 02, 2008Read More
American Legion Legacy Run to Honor Military
Hundreds of motorcyclists will take the concept of "veterans helping veterans" to a new level next week when The American Legion Riders kick off the third annual American Legion Legacy Run to...
Indianapolis, In, August 12, 2008Read More
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