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
COVID Vaccination Scheduling For Veterans
Attention Portland and Vancouver area Veterans 75 years of age and older; please watch for a phone call from VA Portland staff to schedule your COVID-19 vaccination. We will soon be expanding vaccinations to other VA Portland clinic locations and ramping up the volume of vaccinations. Watch the VA Portland website at http://www.portland.va.gov where Veterans … Continue reading COVID Vaccination Scheduling For Veterans
Free Tax Return Preparation for Veterans, Military Members and Their Families
The following links to free tax preparation services will ensure current and former members of the military and their families have access to free tax preparation and electronic filing services to keep more of their hard earned money. IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are available to taxpayers that earned less … Continue reading Free Tax Return Preparation for Veterans, Military Members and Their Families
VA Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
Dec. 15, 2020, 09:17:00 AM Vaccinations began this week! WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today publication of its dynamic VA COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, being executed at 37 sites across the country. VA began vaccinating Veterans and frontline employees this week, following the Food and Drug Administration’s Dec. 11 decision to issue an Emergency Use … Continue reading VA Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan