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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.

Republican lawmakers blasted Department of Veterans Affairs officials for mistakes in administering the GI Bill that led to delays in rolling out its digital platform and delivering direct deposits to veterans to help pay for books and student housing.

The American Legion is revving up its advocacy efforts, highlighted by dozens of crucial topics important to veterans and their families.

American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr., issued the following statement today concerning last night’s collision of a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter and a passenger plane attempting to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Veterans who served at least two qualifying periods of service may now qualify for up to 48 months of total GI Bill benefits.

With the start of new Tricare contracts, beneficiaries can expect some changes to their military health care, including the expansion of some benefits, according to military advocates and officials.

Are you a veteran who needs to change, correct, or modify your discharge? If you qualify and take the proper steps you can apply for a review of discharge and possibly have it changed.

American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. issued the following statement today concerning passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government into March

The National Defense Authorization Act passed the Senate in an 85-14 vote despite opposition from some Democratic senators over a provision that bans coverage of certain gender-affirming care for the transgender children of troops.

A Vietnam prisoner of war who spent years in captivity in the prison camp they dubbed the Hanoi Hilton and whose story was closely followed by the American public is set to be honored by Congress.

Retirees and military family members who have identification cards with no expiration date can choose to upgrade to the new Next Generation Uniform Services Identification, or USID, cards whenever it’s convenient

Veterans groups are highlighting long-standing issues, like mental health care and exposure to toxins, but also emerging problems, such as veterans who are incarcerated and don’t have access to health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).