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Boys Nation at 80: The creation of a Nation
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (737+ words) 2026 American Legion Riders Legacy Run registration is now open. Learn More NOTE: A version of this story was originally published June 2, 2021, in advance of the 75th session of American Legion Boys Nation. This updated version is being shared in 2026 as we…...
Legion aids veterans via Military Hire event
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (148+ words) 2026 American Legion Riders Legacy Run registration is now open. Learn More Some 3, 400 job seekers attended a May 13 Military Hire virtual event which included participation from The American Legion. Through the Legion's virtual booth, national staff were able to talk to…...
Watch top three National Oratorical Contest finalists compete
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (288+ words) The American Legion Watch top three National Oratorical Contest finalists compete The American Legion's high school speech contest on the U. S. Constitution will be live streamed on May 17 at 10 a. m. Eastern. The 2026 American Legion National Oratorical Contest: "A Constitutional Speech Contest" begins…...
Legacy Scholarship awards over $1. 7 million to 669 children of the fallen, disabled
1+ week, 1+ day ago (131+ words) TOMORROW: The American Legion National Executive Committee Meeting, Day 2 "It is my honor to tell you that every child who demonstrated a need will receive funds," Avis shared. For the 2026 Legacy Scholarship year, 927 completed the scholarship application and 669 demonstrated a…...
Legion resolution calls for civic education in the classroom
1+ week, 2+ day ago (321+ words) TOMORROW: The American Legion National Executive Committee Meeting, Day 2 The American Legion National Executive Committee passed a resolution in the spirit of America's 250th birthday that calls for civic education to be a fixture in America's classrooms to promote service and…...
Hundreds attend Legion-supported job fairs across New Mexico
1+ week, 2+ day ago (190+ words) TOMORROW: The American Legion National Executive Committee Meeting, Day 2 The Department of New Mexico recently hosted its 11th annual Heroes Hiring Heroes job fairs with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, with events weekly across the state in April. The…...
Hundreds attend New Jersey casino career fair
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (180+ words) The American Legion Hundreds attend New Jersey casino career fair The Department of New Jersey was again on hand to provide resources and services for veterans attending the 9th annual event. Some 400 jobseekers attended the 9th annual New Jersey Casino Career Fair,…...
Legion, Military Hire hosting April 22 virtual hiring event
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (163+ words) FINAL 100 DAYS: Improving the lives of veterans and servicemembers through donations via The American Legion USA 250 Challenge! The American Legion and Military Hire are hosting a free virtual hiring event for veterans, military spouses and servicemembers on April 22. "Spring Forward!...
Attend training on how to fill out a CPR and CSR
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (326+ words) FINAL 100 DAYS: Improving the lives of veterans and servicemembers through donations via The American Legion USA 250 Challenge! Each year, the goal is 100% reporting from American Legion posts with the Consolidated Post Report (CPR). Last year, 8, 054 posts submitted a CPR by…...
Legion-supported virtual job fair draws hundreds of job seekers
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (139+ words) FINAL 100 DAYS: Improving the lives of veterans and servicemembers through donations via The American Legion USA 250 Challenge! A March 26 virtual hiring event that included participation from The American Legion drew hundreds of job seeking veterans, military spouses and transitioning servicemembers…...