Latest "American Legion" stories

Vets advocates hail legal fee caps for Camp Lejeune water lawsuits

Justice Department officials will enforce limits on the fees that can be charged to veterans or family members formerly stationed at the Marine Corps base.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags

More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts today

Veterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they're getting the help and support they need.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Vets hope to broker fixes for military base quality-of-life issues

A new program from the American Legion will send leaders to installations to talk to families about housing, child care and other military life challenges.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Suicide prevention campaign urges vets to ‘be the one’ who reaches out

American Legion officials hope new partnerships and more focused discussions will amplify their campaign.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

100-year-old veteran getting help seeking Purple Heart for WWII injury

Army veteran Raymond Chambers never received a Purple Heart despite being wounded while serving during World War II.

By Sam Still, Chattanooga Times Free Press

5 months ago