Immigrants have served and defended our great nation since the revolutionary war. Citizenship for service is a privilege that every noncitizen veteran and servicemember should be granted for their honorable service. However, some face deportation because they are unable to acquire U.S. citizenship. Forcing them to leave their families and the country they served. These … Continue reading Tell Congress to Support the Veterans Service Recognition Act
Legion: Senate Action on PACT Act ‘Absolutely Unacceptable’
The American Legion JUL 28, 2022 The American Legion and other veterans advocates gathered in Washington, D.C., today to criticize a Senate vote that again has delayed passage of what is known as the PACT Act. The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act – which has passed in both the House and Senate – received technical corrections … Continue reading Legion: Senate Action on PACT Act ‘Absolutely Unacceptable’
Progress on Korean War Personnel Accounting
FACTSHEET | April 1, 2022 Korean War Statistics: Total Personnel unaccounted-for 7,5441Completed Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Field Activities (JFAs): 1996 - present 61Completed Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) JFAs: 1996 - 2005 33 CategoryTotal Each CategoryAccounted-ForDPRK: Remains recovered and repatriated through unilateral turnover, 1990-1994 in 208 caskets2 (K-208) or JFA in 229 caskets, 1996-2005K-208 (208 Caskets)JRO (229 Caskets)344(K-208 – … Continue reading Progress on Korean War Personnel Accounting
Post 134 Member Bettina Roth Wins National Veterans Creative Arts First Place Award
Betttina Roth, a Marine Corps veteran & Post 134 member was awarded first place for her needlework tapestry “Grace Through the Night” in the Original Design in Needlework category during the 2021 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition. As described in a VA press release earlier this year the competition is, “Co-presented by the U.S. … Continue reading Post 134 Member Bettina Roth Wins National Veterans Creative Arts First Place Award
National Corporate Alliances
The American Legion relies on the generous support of corporations through sponsorships, cause-marketing intiatives and in-kind and philanthropic donations to further our mission. COMMANDER'S CIRCLE Since 2010, USAA has been a generous supporter of The American Legion, offering insurance, free financial advice, banking, investing and member discounts to Legion members. Since founding in 1922, USAA … Continue reading National Corporate Alliances
Senate Passes Historic Burn Pit Legislation
By Mackenzie Wolf JUN 16, 2022 The U.S. Senate made history June 16, ensuring millions of veterans exposed to noxious fumes emanating from burn pits will have access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care and benefits. The bill was approved by an 84-14 vote. The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act (PACT … Continue reading Senate Passes Historic Burn Pit Legislation
Economic Impact Payments For Veterans
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service recently announced they are disbursing more than 25 million payments in the fourth batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan. Many of these payments will go directly to Veterans and their beneficiaries. How are payments … Continue reading Economic Impact Payments For Veterans
Legion-Backed Bill Would Improve Maternal Health Care For Veterans
The American Legion MAR 25, 2021 An American Legion-supported piece of legislation that would lay a foundation to serve a young and more diverse veteran population has been introduced in the House of Representatives. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act was introduced by Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., and has bipartisan support. Original co-sponsors include Chairwoman … Continue reading Legion-Backed Bill Would Improve Maternal Health Care For Veterans
Team Ravin Welcomes New Post Service Officer
Penny Dex has joined Team Ravin as the Post 134 Service Officer! Penny is a GWOT Army Veteran, who served from 2004-2008 as a 68Q, pharmacy technician, in the warrior transition units of BAMC, Fort Sam Houston and RACH, Fort Sill. In 2020 Penny founded Rogue Permaculture and Resilient Veterans where she continues to serve … Continue reading Team Ravin Welcomes New Post Service Officer
DEPARTMENT OF OREGON ORATORICAL CONTEST
On Saturday, February 20th, American Legion Post 51 in Lebanon, OR hosted the annual American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest also known as 'A Constitutional Speech Contest'. Three contestants participated, and several members of posts throughout Oregon volunteered their time to support the event. ‘A Constitutional Speech Contest’ was founded over eighty years ago … Continue reading DEPARTMENT OF OREGON ORATORICAL CONTEST