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Promoting national unity 'on the go'

Dozens of war posters from the Legion's collection loaned to the Indiana State Museum for an exhibit.

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Full Circle

Dachau survivor Werner Kleeman has a war story like none other.

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Frank Buckles, the last of a legendary time

Young veteran remembers the day he met the last living U.S. veteran of World War I to honor his 75 years of American Legion membership.

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Frank Buckles turns 110 today

Last living World War I veteran served in the ambulance corps during World War I in France and Germany, evacuatingd wounded soldiers from the battlefield.

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Four Chaplains memorial services, Feb. 6

American Legion posts nationwide remember the bravery of four chaplains, who lost their lives when their ship sank in 1943, by hosting a memorial service.

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The 'fifth pillar' of The American Legion

Past National Commander John H. Geiger provided leadership, knowledge and friendship to the Legion for more than six decades.

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PNC Geiger passes away

Icon headed up The American Legion during the 1971-1972 year and was leader in the organization for decades.

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DVD review: 'The Americans in the Bulge'

The 90-minute documentary discusses the largest land battle ever fought by the U.S. Army: the Battle of the Bulge.

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Fall meetings produce new resolutions

NEC passes 30 resolutions covering a broad swath of The American Legion's mission.

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National History Contests decided

Posts, departments honored for narrative, yearbook submissions; Legionnaires are reminded to start preparing for 2011 contest.

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