America’s boldest advocate for military veterans is celebrating 103 years of service. Congress officially chartered the American Legion on Sept. 16, 1919, to serve veterans, service members and ...

A century ago, Loveland residents who had served during World War I formed American Legion Post 15. Now, 100 years later, the post is still going strong, supporting veterans and active service members ...

The American Legion, an organization of U.S. war veterans, was issued a federal charter by Congress on this day in history on Sept. 16, 1919, for its continued aid to wounded warriors and military ...

For Norm Shontz, joining the American Legion was a lifesaver. For Wayne Holland it has been a great avenue of service. Shontz, the financial officer of Legion Post 208 in Dixon, and Post Commander ...

On the Fourth of July, John Calvert will arrive at Dewey Lowman American Legion Post 109 about 7:30 a.m. to help raise 44 American flags along the post’s driveway off Sulphur Spring Road. The flags ...

A large crowd of American Legion members and family that had spilled onto Dolorosa Street on Saturday finally got a look at what they had come to see as the ceremony closed: a new monument flanking ...

Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 hosts monthly Legion and Auxiliary meetings; but more importantly, it is a hub where a variety of service and community groups like the Chanhassen Lions and Rotary ...

The centennial celebration of the American Legion brought 100 visitors from across the region to Post 100 in Cherryville. Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam lauded the post and Auxiliary members through a ...

Ailsa Chang talks to the American Legion's newly elected National Commander Denise Rohan, who is first woman to serve in the position for the nation's largest veterans' group. The American Legion, the ...

When Charles Iavarone started the American Legion Valley Post 1468 baseball program, he was asked if female athletes could play on the team. Iavarone was immediately taken aback by the question. “It ...