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Legion expresses support for legislation addressing TBI treatment programs The BEACON Act would expand access to innovative, evidence-based non-pharmacological therapies supporting long-term recovery. American Legion Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Director Cole Lyle was among a group representing veteran service organizations who spoke in support of pending legislation designed to strengthen care for veterans living with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). On Jan. 9, Reps. Jac

Flag will have flown over graves and memorials in cemeteries under American Battle Monuments Commission’s care. Family, I am thrilled to announce that the National Flag Foundation and our allies in patriotism have accepted the American Legion Riders’ offer to personally escort the U.S. flag from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., next July 4 when our nation celebrates its 250th birthday. This is no ordinary flag. The flag our Riders are entrusted to bring to the nation’s capital

The American Legion National Commander Joins President Trump for Executive Order Reclassifying Cannabis   (WASHINGTON– December 18, 2025) – American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley stood alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday when the president issued an executive order to reclassify cannabis in a way that will allow the FDA to legally conduct research into its therapeutic value for veterans. “This is a really important executive order, and The

Bill authorizes a 3.8% pay raise for troops while forcing more transparency from the Pentagon and putting limits on efforts to pull the U.S. military from Europe and South Korea.  The Senate on Wednesday passed a $901 billion defense policy bill authorizing a 3.8% pay raise for troops while forcing more transparency from the Pentagon and putting limits on efforts to pull the U.S. military from Europe and South Korea.  The 77-20 vote sends the annual bill, known as the Nationa

Legion weighs in on multiple pieces of veteran-friendly legislation Submitted written testimony outlines support for helping veterans land jobs in the trucking industry, increasing financial benefits for catastrophically disabled veterans, and more. The American Legion is submitting three Statements for the Record (SFRs) this week.  First up was an SFR for the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, submitted Dec. 2 by Steven Betsch, an Amer

F-16 Pilot Awarded Silver Star for Dodging Surface-to-Air Missiles over Yemen Dec. 1, 2025 | By Chris Gordon An F-16 pilot was awarded a Silver Star Medal for a harrowing mission in which he dodged multiple surface-to-air missiles during the opening weeks of the operation against the Houthis rebels in Yemen earlier this year.  Lt. Col. William “Skate” Parks, the former commander of the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, was awarded the Silver Star, the nation’s third-highe

National Commander Wiley calls upon American Legion Family members to step up amid the government shutdown. This is not a drill. Not a media event. The federal government shutdown enters its second month next week. Our military families, our veterans, and our neighbors all face grave challenges until Congress finds a solution. The American Legion Family must act now. The failure of Congress to have a fully functioning government is having a significant impact on military fami

National commander calls on Congress to end government shutdown, pass the Pay Our Military Act during remarks to the National Executive Committee.

Here’s what the current shutdown means for veterans, servicemembers, their families, and national security.

This week, the House of Representatives passed 14 pieces of veteran-related legislation. These bills represent a wide array of American Legion priorities, including improving access to care, investing in education opportunities for veterans transitioning out of military life, and properly honoring our fallen servicemembers.

Donald McPherson served as a Navy fighter pilot aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex in the Pacific theater, where he engaged Japanese forces during the final years of the war.

A news story published by the Guardian on Monday, June 16, 2025, has misled Veterans, our employees, and the public.

House Republican appropriators early Wednesday advanced a $453 billion budget plan for Veterans Affairs next year despite hours of objections from Democrats that looming reforms at the department could blunt the impact of the record funding levels for veterans programs.

American Legion representatives testified twice June 11 on Capitol Hill on behalf of the nation’s veterans, servicemembers and their families.

The national commander addressed American Legion leadership on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, base visits, Legion Baseball centennial and more.

The USS SAINT PAUL joined Admiral Halsey’s Third Fleet in July 1945, participating in the final stages of the war against Japan. She fired the last salvo by a major naval unit on Japan’s home islands on August 9, 1945.

New Air Force Academy Mission Statement Drops Educate, Adds a Different Focus. The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) | By Mary Shinn The...

The American Legion is the nation’s largest organization of U.S. military veterans. This app offers a succinct description of the Legion’s forms of advocacy, opportunities to join, donate and find nearby posts.

The soldiers who died last week during a mission in Lithuania were remembered as a mix of dedicated young fathers, talented Army...

VA Secretary Doug Collins released a video from his office today addressing misinformation circulating about Veterans’ benefits and VA health care.