WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The nation’s largest and most active veterans' organization is shrinking. There are more than 300 American Legion posts across the state, but if something doesn't ...

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization, according to its website. It has nearly 2 million members and more than 12,000 posts throughout the U.S.

ESCONDIDO — An American Legion post commander in Escondido has been removed by the veterans service organization from two national leadership roles after he bragged on social media about ...

Two female veterans are leading American Legion posts in Monroe County. Angela Jaworski is the commander of American Legion Post 268 in Milan. Kathy Musick is the commander of James E. Yenor Post ...

In keeping with the 93-year tradition of The American Legion, the rejuvenated American Legion posts in Rock Island County will focus on community service and assistance to veterans.

That’s why groups like the American Legion are leading a nationwide effort to reduce the number and encourage others to “Be the One” to take a stand. “One of the important things that will be shown in ...

There are about 12,000 American Legion posts in cities and towns across the nation, he said. “The American Legion is a trusted resource and would embrace this idea,” Seehafer said.

Griffith was a former Army major who had served in World War I just seven years earlier. After his convention speech on that momentous July day in Millbank, South Dakota, a resolution was passed and ...