E-newsletters

The American Legion Online Update includes news stories, slide shows, video features, and advance notices that relate to veterans affairs, Legion programs and activities, and members of the Armed Forces. The weekly publication also features links to reunions, emblem sales, and advertisers who provide discounts and special offers to Legionnaires.

The American Legion Flag Alert provides an e-mail notification when the flag of the United States is to be displayed at half-staff.

The American Legion's Veterans Career Center Newsletter is an electronic mailing that offers a comprehensive listing of military job fairs around the country, information on career resources, and updates on legislation that affects veterans employment or education benefits. The newsletter is emailed on a regular basis and is a valuable resource for staying updated on all things concerning veterans employment.

The American Legion Riders Update E-newsletter provides information on the American Legion Legacy Run, including how to register, the route and anything else participants will need to know. The e-newsletter will share information on ALR program updates or changes, as well as links to external media stories about what Legion Rider chapters are doing across the country.

The national commander sends out regular e-mail letters, usually twice monthly. The topics focus on important American Legion initiatives and programs, and items of general interest to the veterans community.

The American Legion Legislative Update fills readers in on the hottest legislative topics of the week: bills in Congress that affect issues such as veterans benefits, the quality of military life, VA health care, veterans employment and defense/VA appropriations. This e-newsletter extends the reach of the Legion's advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, linking subscribers to what the organization does to represent America's veterans and servicemembers in Congress.

The Digital Dispatch is e-mailed to subscribers monthly and at other times when news warrants. The publication is aimed at department and post leadership. Stories focus on important topics to veterans and military members such as health care, jobs, Capitol Hill action and more. The newsletter also includes links to membership incentive programs and community forums on making posts successful.

The Dugout keeps American Legion Baseball coaches informed on registration information, the tournament guide, previous star players, news stories, events, updates and more.

Former participants in American Legion Youth Programs can stay connected with alumni and receive regular news about the programs by signing up for the Youth Programs Alumni Association e-newsletter.