National Security Headlines

American Legion National Commander Charles E. Schmidt calls on Republican and Democratic presidential nominees to address key issues for veterans and servicemembers in future debates.

In wide-ranging exclusive interview with The American Legion, the U.S. senator from Georgia talks about holding VA leaders accountable, calls privatization "the dumbest thing possible."

Marie Harf tells Legion's National Security Commission that tackling today's national security challenges requires work from multiple agencies.

Representative from Defense POW/MIA Accounting Command briefs national convention on how a merger in 2015 has improved the agency’s efforts.

"Our Pillars, Your Platform" discusses veterans health care, veteran jobs and education, flag protection, illegal immigration and more.

Delegation also visits SHAPE American High School, meeting with American Legion youth programs participants and graduates.