National Commander Denise Rohan’s statement on Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie’s nomination for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs secretary by President Donald Trump. “On the behalf of our two million wartime veteran members, we welcome the news of President Trump’s…
The American Legion is very concerned about the current lack of permanent leadership at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Nearly 100 years ago, The American Legion fought to create the VA, and our two million wartime veteran members view the…
Congratulation to 22nd District Commander Jimmy Mitchell and the 22nd District. Jimmy is the 2018 District Commander The Race-to-the-Top competition first place winners in Category III. He will receive a trip to the national convention and be presented a plaque…
The Department of Texas will begin a new awards program for post’s that participate in Children & Youth activities. Children & Youth activities will consist programs for children in grades in Kindergarten through 8th grade. So Boy’s State, Oratorical program…
American Legion: Shulkin ‘remains best to lead VA (WASHINGTON, February 19, 2018) — The leader of nation’s largest veterans organization issued the following statement regarding Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin: “On behalf of the two million members of The…
The Department of Texas Emergency Fund has been activated. Legionnaires and Sons of The American Legion who suffered loss because of Hurricane Harvey may apply for assistance by clicking on the link below or on the right side of the…
INDIANAPOLIS (January 23, 2018) American Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s re-opening of the federal government “The American Legion is grateful to those who helped end the government shutdown,” Rohan said. “We are pleased…
Attention all Post Service Officers and Post leaders directly involved with investigating requests for Temporary Financial Assistance in your community. If you receive this and do not process TFA applications for your Post, please pass this along to someone who…
Good afternoon Texas American Legion, Thank you for your service! On behalf of the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Veterans Commission, we want to thank you for participating in the “We Hire Vets” employer recognition program. We…
The Department of Veterans Affairs will hire 200 temporary workers and shell out $70 million to implement a major expansion of veterans’ education benefits — a process beset by communication and information technology challenges, veterans advocates and VA officials said…
