The American Legion Legacy Run is crossing the heartland en route to Milwaukee and the 92nd National Convention. The 1,200-mile ride raises funds for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund, which provides college education money for the children of those who have given their lives in uniform since 9/11. The Run winds up Thursday in Milwaukee.
Peter Gaytan, executive director of The American Legion's Washington office, is attending the dedication of the Fisher House Cornerstone in honor of former senator and presidential candidate Robert J. Dole. During World War II, Dole served with the 10th Mountain Division, receiving a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.
An 11-minute, 8mm film of The American Legion parade at its 1947 National Convention in New York City is being transferred to digital format. The film and its digital copy will be preserved at American Legion National Headquarters.
Eden Prairie, Minn., and Midwest City, Okla., are in The American Legion World Series championship game. Watch it live today, beginning at 7 p.m. EST, at www.legion.org/baseball.
Day 4 of The American Legion Baseball World Series gets underway today in Spokane, Wash. So far, about 90,000 Legionnaires and other baseball fans have tuned in to our live webcast. The action begins again today at 8 p.m. EST.
Peter Gaytan, executive director of the Legion's Washington office, will appear on the Fox News Channel at 9:30 EST this morning to discuss a proposal to build a gambling casino next to the Gettysburg Battlefield.
The American Legion’s Deputy Director for Health Care, Jacob B. Gadd, and National Field Service Representative, James Woodson, are and serving as committee members of the Veterans Guest Internet Access workgroup and participating in the kick-off teleconference today. The workgroup will assist the Veterans Health Administration in delivering public Internet access to VA patients and their families.
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Division Director Barry A. Searle was interviewed by The Los Angeles Daily News concerning the Legion’s position on Agent Orange-related claims and the difficulty that veterans have had in receiving compensation for health issues related to exposure to tactical herbicides.
Peter Gaytan, executive director of the Legion's Washington office, met with a vice president from Prudential to discuss recent allegations that certain insurance companies have been profiting off the families of fallen heroes by urging beneficiaries to accept death benefits in delayed, piecemeal fashion.
