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. Jack Bergman and...

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 will have...

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 American Legion...