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Aug 31, 2023, 11:54 ET Navy Veteran from Beaver Dam, Wis., Elected National Commander of The American Legion

Daniel J. Seehafer was elected national commander of the nation's largest veterans organization today in Charlotte, N.C., during The American...

May 11, 2023, 11:03 ET The American Legion Announces Recipients of 4th Estate Journalism Awards

A Florida television station and a publication focused on military issues will receive American Legion Fourth Estate Awards during the 104th National ...

Apr 23, 2023, 13:44 ET Indianapolis High School Senior Wins American Legion Oratoricals

A home-schooled senior from Indianapolis capped a busy weekend of competition in her home city by earning a $25,000 college scholarship and first...

Apr 22, 2023, 18:14 ET Three High School Orators to Face Off Sunday for Top National Honor in American Legion Competition

Out of an original 49 contestants, only three remain as finalists in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "A...

Mar 31, 2023, 12:32 ET American Legion Expects VA to Correct Housing Pay Snafu

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization called on VA to assure student veterans who have been impacted by missed Post-9/11 GI Bill...

Mar 24, 2023, 12:55 ET American Legion Praises VA Secretary, Slams CBO Proposal

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization double-downed on the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' assurances that proposed Congressional...

Feb 21, 2023, 08:56 ET The American Legion entry deadlines for Fourth Estate Awards enter final week

The American Legion is still accepting entries in its annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its positive impact on ...

Feb 17, 2023, 14:40 ET The American Legion, Hiring Our Heroes Career Fair Coming to Washington on February 28

The American Legion and Hiring Our Heroes are holding a career event for veterans, transitioning servicemembers, military spouses and caregivers on...

Feb 06, 2023, 13:05 ET The American Legion seeks entries for Fourth Estate Awards in media

The American Legion is still accepting entries in its annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its positive impact on ...

Jan 06, 2023, 09:10 ET The American Legion seeks entries for Fourth Estate Awards in 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 23, 2022, 15:14 ET American Legion National Commander Welcomes 'Victories for Veterans' in Budget Agreement

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization commended Congress for what The American Legion considers 'victories for veterans' in the...

Dec 16, 2022, 14:45 ET American Legion National Commander Welcomes 2023 Boost in Military Housing Allowances

American Legion National Commander Vincent J. "Jim" Troiola today praised the 2023 planned increases in military housing allowances for U.S. troops....

Sep 08, 2022, 16:56 ET American Legion National Commander Expresses Condolences to United Kingdom for Loss of 'Legendary Queen'

American Legion National Commander Vincent J. "Jim" Troiola issued the following statement regarding the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. "The...

Sep 01, 2022, 13:43 ET Navy Vet from Rockland County, N.Y, Elected National Commander of The American Legion

Vincent J. "Jim" Troiola was elected national commander of the nation's largest veterans organization today in Milwaukee during The American Legion's ...

Aug 10, 2022, 13:00 ET President Signs Honoring Our PACT Act, American Legion Commander Praises 'Patriotic Advocates'

The American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard praised President Biden and the bipartisan majority of congressional members who supported the ...

Aug 02, 2022, 22:47 ET The American Legion Hails Senate for Passing Honoring our PACT Act

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization praised the Senate for its passage of legislation that will provide comprehensive benefits to...

Jul 28, 2022, 17:27 ET Legion to Senate: Stay until PACT Act is passed

The leader of the nation's largest organization of U.S. military veterans today called on the Senate to stay in Washington until the PACT Act is on...

Jul 21, 2022, 15:27 ET American Legion National Commander Extends Well Wishes to President Biden

American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard issued the following statement regarding the announcement that President Biden tested positive for ...

Jul 05, 2022, 13:58 ET The American Legion Hails Congressional Decision to Grant State Honors to Medal of Honor Recipient

American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard thanked congressional leaders for their decision to allow Hershel W. "Woody" Williams to lie in...

Jun 29, 2022, 14:12 ET The American Legion Calls for State Funeral for Woody Williams

American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard called for President Biden to authorize a state funeral for Woody Williams, the last Medal of...

Jun 16, 2022, 14:29 ET The American Legion Hails Senate, 117th Congress for 'Historic Bipartisan Achievement' on PACT Act

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization praised the Senate for its passage of legislation that will provide comprehensive benefits to...

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...