From: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/honor/2024/march/honor-and-remembrance-of-americas-women-veterans Legion memorial database includes entries focusing on women veterans. A feature article in the March 2024 issue of The American Legion Magazine , “For Gallantry in Action,” profiled the women who have earned the Silver Star, one of the United States’ most prestigious military awards. One recipient, Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester, has been immortalized as a bronze stat

From: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/riders/2026/february/2026-a-historic-year-to-ride-with-purposee National American Legion Riders Chairman David Heredia looks ahead to America’s 250th birthday, the 20th Legacy Run and more. Some years are simply busy. Others are historic – the kind that remind us of who we are and why we ride. 2026 is one of those years. As our nation commemorates 250 years of American independence, we also celebrate the 20th anniversary of

From: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/security/2026/march/five-things-to-know-march-2-2026 4 U.S. servicemembers killed in Operation Epic Fury, while fighting continues today and extends to Europe. Also, three U.S. Army soldiers to be awarded Medal of Honor at White House.  1.       Four U.S. service members have been killed in action and five seriously wounded in Operation Epic Fury against Iran, U.S. Central Command said Sunday and Monday . Several others sus