By Dick Hogan Department Vice Commander, Second District The National Vice Commander’s annual post and membership tour is more special this year. Iowa Legionnaires can be proud that this year they will see a familiar face wearing the red National Vice Commander’s hat as he makes the rounds of the state’s nine districts. Bruce Feuerbach … Read more
Iowa Stays In Membership Top 10 The October 16 National membership report has Iowa continuing to rank in the Top 10. We easily reached and exceeded the 55% target on Oct 9. The next date is 65% on November 14. We need 655 more members in our Department to reach that goal. Is your post … Read more
From: National Adjutant Dan Wheeler Members have indicated they were called by someone claiming to represent The American Legion — specifically National Adjutant Wheeler — requesting checking account number so they could make a donation to The American Legion. Anyone making such a call is operating a scam. The American Legion National Headquarters has not … Read more
This is a repost from https://www.legion.org/membership/246558/11-things-you-need-know-about-legion-act With President Trump’s signature on the LEGION Act, the extension of the ongoing declared period of war was extended back to Dec. 7, 1941. The congressionally approved act is a way to honor thousands of veterans who were killed or wounded on duty during periods not previously considered a time … Read more
Legion Act Passes Senate By unanimous consent on June 11 legislation expanding eligibility for membership in The American Legion passed the United States Senate. The legislation, S. 504, would open eligibility to anyone who served honorably after December 7, 1941 or who continues to serve honorably. The legislation now goes to the House of Representatives … Read more