News Department Spotlight: West Virginia's Boys State program is 80 years strong Since 1936, Mountaineer Boys State has been held at West Virginia UniversityJackson's Mill State 4-H Campground. Aug 16, 2017 Aug 16, 2017
News Department Spotlight: Idaho creates website that mirrors national’s The department's new site is user and mobile-friendly, and serves as a recruiting tool. Jul 11, 2017 Jul 11, 2017
News Department Spotlight: Missouri fights to improve veterans home wait list Approximately 1,850 veterans names are on the wait list to get into one of the seven Missouri Veterans Homes. Jun 28, 2017 Jun 28, 2017
News Department Spotlight: Louisiana runs Special Olympics softball event The event has been ran by the entire American Legion Family for more than 30 years. Jun 15, 2017 Jun 15, 2017
News Department Spotlight: Arizona uses World War I documentary to drive publicity, membership The Department of Arizona is taking advantage of the centennials of both World War I and The American Legion to put itself in front of state audiences with a message of service. Jun 07, 2017 Jun 07, 2017
News Department Spotlight: Hawaii fights to save World War I memorial The Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium has fallen into disrepair. Now the Legion and preservationists are trying to save it from being torn down. May 16, 2017 May 16, 2017
News Department Spotlight: North Dakota helps woman honor late father The Edward O. Nesheim Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to a Legionnaire and awarded to a local youth. Apr 27, 2017 Apr 27, 2017
Video Department Spotlight: Nevada gives new beginnings to hearing impaired youth Hear Today - Learn Tomorrow program provides cash grants to Nevada families that cannot cover the cost of hearing aids for their children. Apr 18, 2017 Apr 18, 2017
News Department Spotlight: New tool helps Virginia service officers file more claims New website walks service officers and veterans through questions for a comprehensive review of their claims. Mar 29, 2017 Mar 29, 2017
News Department Spotlight: Centennial challenge coin a hot seller for Department of France The coin features the Eiffel Tower, 100th anniversary logo and emblems for all four Legion family groups. Mar 21, 2017 Mar 21, 2017