October 15 – December 7 is decision time: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is officially here. Medicare eligible Legionnaires and their families have the chance to review, renew, or update their coverage.Step 1: Educate Yourself Wellcare is hosting virtual events to answer the questions concerning coverage. Visit www.wellcare4veterans.com to sign up for a Medicare Advantage virtual event.Step 2: Browse Plans Visit www.theLIT.com to … Read more
As we gather to honor our nation’s veterans, we stand united by a simple but powerful truth: freedom is not free. It has been earned – and continually defended – by the courage, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment of America’s servicemen and women. On this Veterans Day, we pause to remember their service and renew our … Read more
James Howerton served in Vietnam from February 1969 to February 1970. Mr. Howerton served in the Infantry attached to the 1st CAV in Quang Tri near the DMZ. At the time, like many others, he had no idea that his time in Vietnam would have the impact on the rest of his life like it … Read more
Today in Legion History: Jan. 27, 1936: Congress overrides President Roosevelt’s veto of the Adjusted Compensation Payment Act – a redrafted version of The American Legion’s bill that had been introduced by U.S. Rep. Fred M. Vinson. The House had passed the measure 356-59 and the Senate approved it 74-16, enough support to override an … Read more
Public Invitation for Veteran Interment Service Friday, December 13, 2019 11:00 AM Iowa Veterans Cemetery 34024 Veterans Memorial Dr. Adel, IA We respectfully invite all Veterans, Veteran Organizations and Patriotic Individuals, to be part of the interment, with Honors, for the unclaimed remains of: Richard William Randolph US Army Veteran PVT 1 H/H Battery 2nd … Read more