(INDIANAPOLIS, July 23, 2019) — The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization, welcomed today’s passage by the House of Representatives of a bipartisan act which will recognize veterans who served during periods not previously considered “wartime.” The Let Everyone…
On June 26, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a Senate resolution honoring The American Legion’s 100th anniversary of serving veterans, their families and communities. Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Todd Young (R-Ind.)…
(INDIANAPOLIS, July 3, 2019) — “A perfect affirmation for Independence Day,” is how American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad summed up the news that VA would be more welcoming of religious literature, symbols and displays at all of its…
(INDIANAPOLIS, June 20, 2019) — Citing America’s constitutional commitment to freedom of religion and expression, the leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization hailed today’s Supreme Court ruling which protects a popular veterans memorial, “as an overall victory for freedom.”…
Download the PDF flyer HERE. Date: Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Career Fair Location: Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport 4545 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75063 Admission: Free for Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, Active…
(INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2019) — Calling it a case of “mission delayed turning into mission failure,” American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad called for VA officials to implement a plan to prevent future communication breakdowns between home-care social workers…
The American Legion’s 100th anniversary commemoratives coin series was released March 14 by the U.S. Mint with introductory pricing. On April 15 after 3 p.m., regular pricing will take effect. Visit www.legion.org/coin for purchases, pricing details and more information. The coins pay…
(INDIANAPOLIS, March 29, 2019) — The leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization stated his “extreme displeasure” with certain members of Congress who chose to replace POW/MIA flags with transgender equality flags outside their Washington offices. “According to several media…
Set to go on sale tomorrow at noon Eastern, the American Legion 100th anniversary coins celebrate the organization’s post-World War I origins and commitment to building a strong America. Authorized by Congress, these coins are one of two U.S. Mint…
Effective today, February 1st , the Department of Texas will start processing membership online for the Headquarters Posts and Posts that are currently not using the Post Online membership processing. You will notice several different changes to the various membership…
At the Midwinter Conference the Awards Committee recommend several changes to the 2020 Awards program to the M,O & PA Commission and to the Department Executive Committee, which were approved. The one major change for post membership awards eligibility is…
(INDIANAPOLIS, January 25, 2019) — The leader of the nation’s largest veteran’s organization expressed relief Friday on behalf of some 800,000 federal workers, including more than 41,000 active-duty members of the U.S. Coast Guard, after President Trump reopened the federal…
