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May 18, 2022, 13:12 ET American Legion calls PACT Act agreement 'historically impactful' for generations of vets

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization is calling the bipartisan agreement by Senate leaders to assist veterans who have been exposed ...

May 10, 2022, 18:56 ET The American Legion Announces Recipients of 4th Estate Journalism Awards

A Honolulu television station, an historic news service and a metropolitan newspaper will receive American Legion Fourth Estate Awards during the...

Apr 24, 2022, 15:16 ET Birmingham, H.S. Junior Sweeps to Victory, Earns $25K Scholarship in American Legion Oratorical Contest

A junior from Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham capped a busy weekend of competition in Indianapolis by earning a $25,000 college scholarship ...

Apr 24, 2022, 14:54 ET The American Legion Mourns Passing of Orrin Hatch

American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard issued the following statement today concerning the passing of former Sen. Orrin Hatch: "The...

Apr 23, 2022, 18:04 ET Three High School Orators to Face Off Sunday for Top National Honor in American Legion Competition

Out of an original 50 contestants, only three remain as finalists in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "A...

Apr 20, 2022, 12:39 ET The American Legion and Chip Ganassi Racing reveal Indianapolis 500 car aimed at reducing the stigma associated with veteran suicide

In an interesting turn of events, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb got behind the wheel today at the state capitol to drive 2013 Indianapolis 500 Winner ...

Apr 14, 2022, 14:56 ET State Champions to Vie for Scholarship Dollars

Who: 50 state and territorial high school speech champions. What: Will vie for scholarships of $25,000, $22,500, and $20,000 in the final round of...

Mar 31, 2022, 12:00 ET American Legion Calls for Senate to pass Honoring Our PACT Act

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization is calling on the Senate to pass legislation to provide needed assistance for veterans...

Mar 15, 2022, 07:55 ET The American Legion Issues Statement on Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization said The American Legion "welcomes any process that would lead to a stronger and more...

Feb 28, 2022, 13:03 ET American Legion Calls for Peace in Ukraine, Issues Stance on Strategy

With two votes still waiting to be cast, a unanimous National Executive Committee of the nation's largest veterans organization passed a formal...

Feb 25, 2022, 08:07 ET Last Call: The American Legion seeks entries for Fourth Estate Awards in print, broadcast and online media

The American Legion has announced the last call for entries in the annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its...

Feb 24, 2022, 13:56 ET American Legion Calls Urgent Meetings on Ukraine

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization has called an emergency meeting of its top leaders to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine...

Feb 09, 2022, 13:05 ET The American Legion seeks entries for Fourth Estate Awards in print, broadcast and online media

The American Legion has announced a second call for entries in the annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its...

Feb 07, 2022, 12:24 ET American Legion to Navy: 'Fix Walter Reed Barracks Now'

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization is demanding immediate action to fix unacceptable living conditions that reportedly exist in...

Jan 31, 2022, 10:37 ET American Legion and EducationCounsel Announce Risk-Based Review Model to Protect Student Veterans and Taxpayers

Today, the American Legion and EducationCounsel announced a new risk- based review model to protect student veterans and taxpayers and a...

Jan 04, 2022, 16:18 ET The American Legion seeks entries for Fourth Estate Awards in print, broadcast and online media

The American Legion has announced its call for entries in the annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its positive...

Dec 20, 2021, 13:14 ET The American Legion Mourns Passing of Sen. Johnny Isakson

American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard issued the following statement today concerning the passing of former Senate Veterans Affairs...

Dec 16, 2021, 15:13 ET The American Legion Praises Congress for NDAA Provisions

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization praised Congress for several provisions passed yesterday in the National Defense Authorization ...

Dec 14, 2021, 13:36 ET The American Legion to Render Assistance to Tornado Areas

American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard issued the following statement concerning last week's outbreak of tornadoes that impacted eight...

Dec 05, 2021, 14:16 ET The American Legion Mourns Passing of Bob Dole

American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard issued the following statement today concerning the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Bob...

Dec 01, 2021, 17:45 ET American Legion to Congress: 'Keep Government Open'

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization has a blunt message for Congress. "Our troops are doing their job, now lawmakers need to do...

Dec 01, 2021, 15:13 ET American Legion National Commander: VA maternity bill a good step in an ongoing journey

American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard applauded Tuesday's signing of the Protecting Moms Who Served Act which requires $15 million in...

Nov 18, 2021, 16:34 ET The American Legion locks arms with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program

Across the country and for many years, American Legion posts have assisted Marines and volunteers with Toys for Tots collection drives. This holiday...

Oct 18, 2021, 12:38 ET The American Legion Mourns Passing of Colin Powell

American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard expressed condolences today concerning the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell....

Sep 02, 2021, 14:27 ET Veteran from Lake Kiowa, Texas, Elected National Commander of The American Legion

Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of the nearly two-million member American Legion today in Phoenix, during the organization's 102nd...