WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The nation’s largest and most active veterans' organization is shrinking. There are more than 300 American Legion posts across the state, but if something doesn't change, that ...
BEMIDJI — The American Legion bar in downtown Bemidji served its last beer on New Year's Eve. After 40 years at its location, Post No. 14 commander Bob Aitken said the business just couldn't stay ...
A decline in membership has led the Arnold and New Kensington American Legion posts to merge. Arnold’s Post 684, and New Kensington’s Post 347, are combining to create the Ar-Ken American Legion, said ...
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — The American Legion has been a part of the Ohio Valley community for decades. But as members continue to get older, they are hoping to attract new members. The American Legion ...
Several Long Island American Legion posts are threatened and may be forced to close due to declining membership and funding, and the growing challenge of maintaining Legion halls, Legionnaires say. At ...
The average age of an American Legion member in New Hyde Park is near 70. The group’s members say that needs to change if the organization is to survive. “It’s getting difficult,” said Rainer Burger, ...