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Legion testifies on access to burial benefits, lowering of disability rating
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (258+ words) The legislation before us today reflects core commitments, protecting the integrity of earned disability compensation against inflation, ensuring efficient claims process for those in need, and honoring every veteran with dignity and life and death," Cole stated in his opening…...
Boys Nation at 80: Seize the opportunity
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (533+ words) NOTE: A version of this story was originally published July 14, 2021, in advance of the 75th session of American Legion Boys Nation. This updated version is being shared in 2026 as we prepare for this summer's 80th session. The first American Legion Boys Nation…...
Nation's 250th birthday will have strong Legion Family presence
22+ hour, 54+ min ago (1229+ words) In May 2025, The American Legion's National Executive Committee passed Resolution No. 5, which urges posts and departments to work closely with the U. S. Semiquincentennial Commission " also known as America250 " in their states and U. S. territories to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. Earlier that day, more…...
America's Block Party expands to seven host locations
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (242+ words) America250 has announced the expansion of America's Block Party to seven host locations, more than 1, 200 grassroots celebrations, a nationwide livestream experience and i Heart Radio programming, creating new ways for Americans across the country to take part in the nation's 250th anniversary…...
No better time than now to support VCF
2+ day, 43+ min ago (306+ words) As our nation nears its special 250th birthday celebration, American Legion Family participants in the USA 250 Challenge have one last shot to help their department win a competition. With just 10 days to go, the department fundraising challenge is heating up, thanks…...
House appropriators approve $1. 1 trillion Pentagon funding bill with Department of War renaming
2+ day, 33+ min ago (658+ words) The House Appropriations Committee approved a defense funding bill Wednesday that endorses the Pentagon's rebrand to the Department of War while allocating $1. 1 trillion in defense spending and providing a range of pay raises to troops. The legislation was approved in…...
Legionnaire provides fresh, homemade meals to veterans in need
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (474+ words) A conversation between two Legionnaires with a common purpose to serve their fellow veterans resulted in chef-prepared homemade meals. Over the past four months, the Mission Meals program at American Legion Post 9 in Brunswick, Ga. , has provided more than 200 free…...
Fourth of July celebration will go on, thanks to Legion post's effort
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (627+ words) Last February in Tennessee, the City of Martin Finance Board announced that the annual Fourth of July fireworks display conducted by the city would be cancelled because of a lack of funding. That didn't sit well with American Legion Post…...
Color Guard Contest entry deadline June 26
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (102+ words) The American Legion Color Guard Contest entry deadline June 26 Main, JROTC competitions to be separated by break. The National Color Guard Contest will be held Friday, Aug. 28, in Hall D, Upper Concourse of the Kentucky International Convention Center, . The five…...
Boys Nation at 80: Continuing to build the country's leaders
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (602+ words) NOTE: A version of this story was originally published July 7, 2021, in advance of the 75th session of American Legion Boys Nation. This updated version is being shared in 2026 as we prepare for this summer's 80th session. One of the most vivid memories…...