15 May 2023 • Military.com • By Rebecca Kheel Billions of dollars of veterans benefits could be imperiled if the U.S. defaults on its debts, though the full extent of the fallout is uncertain because of the unprecedented nature of a default. About $12 billion […]
American Legion National Convention Sites and Dates Year Dates Location 2023 Aug 25 – 31 Charlotte, North Carolina 2024 Aug 23 – 29 New Orleans, Louisiana 2025 Aug 22 – 28 Tampa, Florida 2026 Aug 28 – Sept 3 Louisville, […]
Racer.com; By Marshall Pruett • May 13, 2023 7:04 PM ET Christian Lundgaard led most of the opening lap of the Indianapolis Grand Prix, but the polesitter quickly fell prey to Alex Palou who used superior tire strategy and pace to lead 52 of the 85-lap […]
By ROSE L. THAYER • STARS AND STRIPES • May 12, 2023 The requirement to live in a state for more than 90 days before applying for citizenship could be waived for military spouses under a new bill introduced Friday by House lawmakers. Reps. Marilyn […]
Sen. Kaine introduces national version of state anti-housing discrimination law for veterans, low-income families By Ian Munro • The Virginian-Pilot • May 01, 2023 at 7:32 pm Sen. Tim Kaine reintroduced a 2018 bill meant to stop housing discrimination against veterans and low income families […]
Sen. Amy Klobuchar introduces bipartisan legislation for military veterans By Noah Caplan • Published: May. 1, 2023 at 11:21 PM EDT • Updated: 8 hours ago ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Eric Andringa is a retired Lieutenant Colonel. In his 28 years of service and 18 […]
‘They’re Not Able to Cover Their Rent’: Housing Top Concern as Congressional Panel on Military Life Starts Work Military.com 25 Apr 2023 • Military.com • By Rebecca Kheel Enlisted personnel and junior officers are very concerned about being able to afford housing, the chairman of […]
Military Times By Meghann Myers • Apr 25, 04:20 PM The United States Vietnam War Commemoration is calling on all Vietnam War veterans and their families to head to the National Mall May 11-13 for a “welcome home” event featuring performances, speakers and a chance […]
Earns $25K Scholarship, National Championship INDIANAPOLIS (April 23, 2023) – A home-schooled senior from Indianapolis capped a busy weekend of competition in her home city by earning a $25,000 college scholarship and first place in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – “A […]
The American Legion MAR 24, 2023 The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that surviving spouses or children of a veterans who died from a PACT Act-related condition may qualify for VA benefits, including monthly benefits through the VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Program. Surviving […]
National Legislative Division Weekly Update From The American Legion National Organization The American Legion held a press conference with Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., who have led the bipartisan effort to repeal the 1991 and 2002 AUMFs. The two senators have raised […]
Associated Press: By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR • today WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a number of improvements in access to mental health care on Thursday to reduce suicides in the military, but held off on endorsing more controversial recommendations […]
March 17, 1919: Lt. Col. Thomas W. Miller of Delaware, a former member of Congress who enlisted as an infantryman in the Army after an unsuccessful re-election campaign, brings the final day of the Paris Caucus to order. Without a gavel to start the meeting, […]
1 Mar 2023 • Military.com • By Amanda Miller Veterans who received care at non-VA emergency rooms since 2010 could now get some of their out-of-pocket costs reimbursed years later, even if their claims were previously denied. The VA is finalizing a new rule, published […]
21 Feb 2023 • Military.com • By Patricia Kime The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a case filed by a Navy SEAL and veterans advocates over new regulations put in place in 2020 by the Department of Veterans Affairs that led to families being told they […]
By SVETLANA SHKOLNIKOVA • STARS AND STRIPES • February 21, 2023 WASHINGTON — A group of lawmakers are continuing a yearslong push to establish student veteran centers at universities and colleges, calling for more support for former service members adjusting to academic life. The bicameral […]
HF732 is the bill moving through the house and SF992 is the bill moving through the senate. Our American Legion Department of Minnesota Legislative chairman Kristy Janigo testified in support of HF732. Below is the article that appeared in the Star Tribune. FEBRUARY 4, 2023 […]
By WYATT OLSON • STARS AND STRIPES • January 31, 2023 The Department of Veterans Affairs shelled out about $201 million in retroactive benefits over the past two years to nearly 7,000 “blue water” Navy Vietnam War veterans and their survivors in connection to exposure […]
The American Legion; JAN 25, 2023 A barricade that prevented some World War II veterans from receiving VA care has been removed, thanks to a relentless drive by The American Legion. The legislation exempts World War II veterans from the means test needed to receive […]
Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan’s One Minnesota Budget invests in the things that matter most to Minnesotans: our children and families, economic future, health and safety, and a state government that works for all Minnesotans. The budget includes the largest tax cut in state […]
Military Times By Leo Shane III • Jan 24, 05:42 PM Veterans Affairs officials want to remind vets that some department benefits extend not only for the rest of their lives, but also after they pass away. Only about 20% of veterans who died last […]
Defense News By Joe Gould • Jan 23, 04:06 PM WASHINGTON ― The U.S. defense-industrial base is not ready for a battle over Taiwan, as it would run out of key long-range, precision-guided munitions in less than one week, according to a new report by […]
Military Times By Leo Shane III • Jan 23, 11:20 AM The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously rejected arguments by a disabled veteran that he and other individuals who missed filing deadlines for disability benefits should still be eligible for retroactive payouts if they could […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 13, 2023 Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in suicidal crisis can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for free emergency health care WASHINGTON – Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any […]
5 Jan 2023 • Military.com • By Patricia Kime Less than half of veterans are receiving Department of Veterans Affairs referrals for specialty care from outside doctors on time, a new report published Wednesday by the Government Accountability Office found. Those specialist visits can be […]
12 Dec 2022 • Military.com • By Patricia Kime The Department of Veterans Affairs has started processing disability compensation claims for veterans who are eligible under the PACT Act and have a terminal illness, weeks before processing is set to begin for all veterans covered […]
7 Dec 2022 • Fort Worth Star-Telegram • By Matt Leclercq The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, which broke ground in March, has raised more than $185 million so far toward its goal of about $230 million to open in late 2024. […]
Dec. 8, 1941: The Japanese Imperial Army moves into Shanghai, China, to secure the area and prevent an underground resistance. Many of those captured are members of China American Legion Post 1, including Commander Frank Delacy Mortimer. One year earlier, in 1940, with uncommon foresight […]
2 Dec 2022 • Military.com • By Konstantin Toropin The Navy is dealing with another cluster of suicides in Norfolk, Virginia, with four sailors having died by suicide at the Navy’s Naval Maintenance Center in just over a month according to NBC News. Three deaths […]