Legion Leadership, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful 100th National Convention. Many of you have seen the Legislative Agenda boards around Convention highlighting which items The American Legion has achieved in terms of congressional action. In an attempt to…
Denise H. Rohan, national commander of The American Legion, issued the following statement regarding the military parade scheduled to occur in Washington on November 10: “The American Legion appreciates that our President wants to show in a dramatic fashion our…
For Posts that have already certified for the 2018 – 2019 membership year, we are in the process of shipping out the 2019 Membership Cards and Post Boxes. Please watch for UPS to deliver your box, unless you have a…
American Legion Past National Commander David K. Rehbein shares a moment with Dee Workman, whose late husband is the namesake of Missouri City Post 294 that dedicated an American Legion centennial granite monument on Monday, May 28, 2018. Photo by…
(INDIANAPOLIS, May 23, 2018) — The leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization, American Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan, issued the following statement regarding the new policy announced today by the National Football League which will require players to…
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…
