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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).

A Trump administration VA is expected to roll back a Biden administration policy that allows the agency to provide abortion counseling and, in some cases, the procedure itself, in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.

Department of Veterans Affairs Delays Air Transportation Reimbursement Rule Until 2029

American Legion National Vice Commander James Kellogg knew some of the troops whose names are among the 58,749 memorialized on the Vietnam Memorial Wall

A claim shark is an individual or company that illegally charges fees to “assist” or “consult” veterans with filing their VA benefit claims. Claim sharks are not VA accredited as required by federal law.

American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr., issued the following statement today concerning yesterday’s election results

The Legion was so right to point us to Buddy Checks, which is just an opportunity to carve out time from your day to check in on somebody important to you. This is a community issue. And there is community everywhere.

Whether a program is chartered by a post, department or national, it is incumbent on The American Legion that we control the actions of that program to best meet the needs of our organization, provide oversight and protect the brand.

President Joe Biden’s signature of the bipartisan law — the Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act — ushered in the largest expansion of veterans benefits in a generation.

American Legion Internal Affairs and Membership Division staff at National Headquarters reached out to posts with membership growth this year to share their success stories.