4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (437+ words) The recently completed American Legion National Convention in Louisville, Ky., included various commission and committee meetings, big-name guest speakers and the election of a new national commander. Click here to view all of the national convention’s videos and see what…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (84+ words) · Legacy Run’s 20th anniversary gets off to fast start in Nebraska · Day 1: Honoring a ride OG · Day 2: ‘This is our legacy’ · Day 3: Visiting a source of Illinois pride · ‘We’re going to continue this mission in his name’ · Day 4: Legion Family leadership…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (165+ words) The American Legion Heather French Henry presented Legion’s ‘Good Guy’ Award Former Miss American has been a veterans advocate for three decades. Veterans advocate and philanthropist Heather French Henry was presented The American Legion’s James V. Day “Good Guy” Award…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (232+ words) National Service Dog Day falls on Sept. 20 and is designed to honor the role of service dogs in the lives of people with disabilities and America's veterans. The day was designated by Congress in 2023 and is part of September’s National…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (452+ words) National Service Dog Day falls on Sept. 20 and is designed to honor the role of service dogs in the lives of people with disabilities and America's veterans. The day was designated by Congress in 2023 and is part of September’s National…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (443+ words) National Service Dog Day falls on Sept. 20 and is designed to honor the role of service dogs in the lives of people with disabilities and America's veterans. The day was designated by Congress in 2023 and is part of September’s National…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (363+ words) Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Director Kelly McKeague spoke to delegates of The American Legion’s 107th National Convention in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 2, to provide an update on the agency’s POW/MIA mission. And to share DPAA’s gratitude. Last year, a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (239+ words) Roger Byron with First Liberty Institute presented the award to Avell at the 107th American Legion National Convention in Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 2. “Pastor Avell and Dad’s Place are exactly the kind of people we like to honor with the Onderdonk…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (470+ words) Student Veterans of America President and CEO Cory Boatwright acknowledged The American Legion’s longtime support of student veterans when he spoke during the Sept. 1 general session of the 107th national convention in Louisville, Ky. That mission isn’t over, though. Boatwright noted…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (208+ words) HAPPENING NOW: 107th National Convention General Session, Day 1. “We at Mount Vernon are grateful for the hundreds and thousands of brave men and women who have defended our liberties over two centuries to affirm the revolutionary principles. George Washington's home, Mount…...