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The American Legion seeks entries for Fourth Estate Awards in media
January 8, 2026 [ National > News ]INDIANAPOLIS (January 9, 2026) – The American Legion has announced its call for entries in the annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its positive impact on society. The deadline for submissions to be received or postmarked read more >
National Commander to Visit Florida’s Districts 6 and 12
January 7, 2026 [ Florida > National > News ]The American Legion’s National Commander, Dan K. Wiley, accompanied by his aide, Carl “Doug” Hensley, will visit Florida from January 26 through February 1, 2026, as part of an official tour of Districts 6 and 12. The visit will commence read more >
The American Legion National Commander Joins President Trump for Executive Order Reclassifying Cannabis
December 18, 2025 [ National > News ](WASHINGTON– December 18, 2025) – American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley stood alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office Thursday when the president issued an executive order to reclassify cannabis in a way that will allow FDA to read more >
The American Legion Welcomes End to Government Shutdown
November 13, 2025 [ National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS – November 13, 2025) – American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley., issued the following statement pertaining to the re-opening of the federal government: “The American Legion is grateful that members of Congress finally found a solution to the read more >
The American Legion Mourns Passing of Dick Cheney
November 4, 2025 [ National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS—Nov. 4, 2025) – American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley issued the following statement today concerning the passing of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney: “America lost a longtime public servant, and The American Legion lost one of its read more >
The American Legion Calls for Action to Preserve the Memory of Fallen Chaplains
October 28, 2025 [ National > News ]INDIANAPOLIS (October 2025) — The American Legion is urging all members and supporters to take action to ensure that the memory of America’s fallen Chaplains is honored and preserved at Arlington National Cemetery. Due to unclear legislation, Arlington National Cemetery read more >