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Atlanta monument recognizes Vietnam War veterans atlantanewsfirst.com/video/2026/03/…

Atlanta’s first-ever Vietnam War Veterans memorial to be unveiled in Piedmont Park atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/03/29/atl…

Councilmember @Michael_J_Bond, the City of Atlanta, and the Sons of Atlanta Vietnam Veterans invite you to the Unveiling Ceremony for the Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Ribbon Cutting and Parade on National Vietnam Veterans Day 📆Sunday, March 29 ⏰1 p.m. 📍Piedmont Park, 1301 Monroe Drive NE (Memorial near 14th Street Entrance) Join us to celebrate the unveiling of this important memorial in Atlanta history and to honor the sacrifices of our veterans.

On March 29, 1973, U.S. combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. To those who came home, thank you and welcome home. And to all those who never came home, we honor you. #VietnamVeteransDay #VietnamWarVeteransDay

No words can properly express the respect we have for you, the awe in which we view you & the thanks we owe every #MedalofHonor recipient. Today is set aside to honor you, the recipients of the nation's highest military decoration. #MedalOfHonorDay

Did you make a #BuddyCheck this week? If not, there's still time to do one in conjunction with #AmericanLegionBirthday. Whether it's a call, text, email or visit, it can make a difference in a veteran's life. Resources for your #BuddyCheck effort: legion.org/information-ce…

"This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor not only visible milestones but the quiet endurance that made them possible. We honor the women whose leadership shaped missions, families & communities often without recognition, often without acknowledgment, but always with impact." @usairforce veteran/Legionnaire Dee Baker's tribute to women #veterans: legiontown.org/women-veterans….

The #MajorRichardStarAct would ensure that combat-injured retirees can receive both their Department of Defense retirement pay & the disability compensation earned thru their sacrifices w/out any offset. Please urge Congressional support today: votervoice.net/AmericanLegion….

Nat'l Cdr Dan K. Wiley on the continued #GovernmentShutown impacting @USCG members: "(We call) on Congress to end the shutdown immediately and ensure Coast Guard members — and their families — aren’t distracted by financial uncertainty." Statement: legion.org/information-ce…

#K9VeteransDay honors the service & sacrifices of military & working dogs. It was established in 1942 to celebrate the founding of the @USArmy K9 Corps & to recognize dogs that serve in combat, detect explosives & support law enforcement. And besides ... dogs.

Happy International Women’s Day to our incredible Women Veterans! 💜 Today we celebrate the strength, leadership, and legacy of women who served our nation. Every uniform, every mission, and every duty station holds a story — and those stories are part of the history we continue to write together. 🌍 We want to hear from you! Women Veterans, share your favorite duty station — CONUS or abroad — and tell us why it meant so much to you. Was it the mission? The people you served with? The place? Drop your duty station and a memory in the comments and let’s celebrate the journeys of our Sister Veterans. 🇺🇸 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenVeterans #SisterVeterans #SheServed

During #WashConf26, American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley offered thoughts and prayers for those in harm's way, called for an end to the #governmentshutdown and laid out the Legion's legislative priorities. More: legion.org/information-ce… via @Baxter69 #BestOfTheWeek

We must pass the Major Richard Star Act now- veterans earned these benefits. Listen to @AmericanLegion National Commander highlight the urgency for this bill's passage.

Natl Cdr Wiley on US attacks on Iran: "The American Legion stands firmly in support of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces following today’s strikes on Iran. We pray for wisdom for our nation’s military and civilian leaders, for the safety and success of the servicemembers in the region, and all of their families. Complete statement: legion.org/information-ce….

A reminder that American Legion national offices will be closed tomorrow for #PresidentsDay. We will reopen on Tuesday morning.

The @DeptVetAffairs announces new reg that will lead to faster decisions/quicker payments for certain types of survivors’ claims. VA will pay the of either Dependency & Indemnity Compensation or Survivors Pension w/out delaying the process to develop the lesser benefit. More: legion.org/information-ce…

"Veterans should not be penalized for complying with treatment. Even if such treatment shows improvement in symptoms, the underlying disability does not disappear." Nat'l Cdr Wiley's response to VA interim final rule that veterans will be rated in their medicated state during C&P exam. Full statement: legion.org/information-ce….

During a recent @HouseVetAffairs/@VetAffairsDems hearing, we submitted an SFR expressing support for legislation protecting Gold Star spouses benefits, increasing compensation for surviving spouses of veterans who passed away from ALS & more. Details: legion.org/information-ce…. #BestOfTheWeek

For years, #Holocaust survivor Nesse Godin was a fixture @ALBoysNation , sharing her experiences with our delegates. She passed away in 2024. RIP Nesse. Here is a story & video from her 2016 address: legion.org/information-ce… via @andyproffet @HolocaustMuseum

The #MajorRichardStarAct would ensure that combat-injured retirees can receive both their Department of Defense retirement pay & the disability compensation earned thru their sacrifices w/out any offset. Please urge Congressional support today: votervoice.net/AmericanLegion….