5+ day, 28+ min ago   (416+ words) Since retiring from The American Legion National Headquarters, former Be the One National Program Director Tony Cross has worked to bring the organization’s veteran suicide prevention mission to the local level. He took that effort a step further on Sept....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (165+ words) The American Legion Heather French Henry presented Legion’s ‘Good Guy’ Award Former Miss American has been a veterans advocate for three decades. Veterans advocate and philanthropist Heather French Henry was presented The American Legion’s James V. Day “Good Guy” Award…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (227+ words) To observe the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs national cemeteries will host a day of service and remembrance to honor victims of the attacks. Public Law 107–89 established Sept. 11 as…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (128+ words) American Legion National Commander Dan Wiley presented Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., with the prestigious Patriot Award on Sept. 1 during the organization’s 107th National Convention in Louisville, Ky. The Patriot Award is awarded to outstanding citizens or entities that have demonstrated a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (363+ words) Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Director Kelly McKeague spoke to delegates of The American Legion’s 107th National Convention in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 2, to provide an update on the agency’s POW/MIA mission. And to share DPAA’s gratitude. Last year, a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (239+ words) Roger Byron with First Liberty Institute presented the award to Avell at the 107th American Legion National Convention in Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 2. “Pastor Avell and Dad’s Place are exactly the kind of people we like to honor with the Onderdonk…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (526+ words) With two days remaining in his tenure as American Legion national commander, Kansas Legionnaire Dan K. Wiley reminded attendees at the organization’s 107th National Convention in Louisville, Ky., of a promise he made after being elected to the position in Tampa, Fla.,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (470+ words) Student Veterans of America President and CEO Cory Boatwright acknowledged The American Legion’s longtime support of student veterans when he spoke during the Sept. 1 general session of the 107th national convention in Louisville, Ky. That mission isn’t over, though. Boatwright noted…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (256+ words) Donald “Doc” Ballard received his Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. On Sept. 1, he focused his speech on imploring attendees at The American Legion national convention to welcome, mentor and integrate the younger generation of veterans....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (208+ words) HAPPENING NOW: 107th National Convention General Session, Day 1. “We at Mount Vernon are grateful for the hundreds and thousands of brave men and women who have defended our liberties over two centuries to affirm the revolutionary principles. George Washington's home, Mount…...