National Commander

Koutz Scouts offers monetary incentive for 2012 top-level Legion recruiters.
Network issues statement following backlash toward episode of ‘The Amazing Race’ found disrespectful to Vietnam War veterans.
National commander calls recent ‘The Amazing Race’ a ‘disgraceful slap-in-the face administered to American war heroes.’

The national commander is the executive head of The American Legion, with full power to enforce provisions of the Legion's constitution, bylaws and resolutions of the national convention, which meets each year to govern the organization.

Operation Comfort Warriors

National Commander James Koutz told delegates to the 94th National Convention in Indianapolis that Operation Comfort Warriors (OCW) will serve as his primary fundraising goal this year. Learn more »