American Legion Post 272 Blountstown, Florida

06/20/2018

The troops tend to get used as a political rallying cry by those who haven't served, usually to further their own partisan causes.

02/24/2018

The Harlem Hellfighters, one of the most decorated U.S. military units of the war, were the first Americans to cross into Germany.

02/23/2018

Lots of sailors crack. The rest of us fare little better. I’m not sure how you simplify it. But being honest about fleet life is a good start.

02/10/2018

Kyle inflated his vaunted service record in American Sniper, “battlefield embellishments” seen as grossly dishonorable by his fellow Navy SEALs despite his actual heroism in combat (the following July, Navy downgraded his medal count). Kyle was a talented marksman, but he was also a liar;

Five years after 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle's death, civilians still valorize the lethal marksman. Here's what they miss about the history of the sniper

01/20/2018

Staff Sgt. Joshua Stokes had been a squad leader in the 82nd Airborne Division for about a year when, as he prepared to transfer to his battalion’s headquarters in March 2015, a fellow NCO pointed out that something was up with one of his records.

09/23/2017

“Generation Kill” author Evan Wright talks about how combat can be simultaneously horrifying and thrilling.

03/23/2017

"The Legion" will be opening this weekend with DJ entertainment.

Live Bands to Follow.

Short Notice, But Worth the surprise?

Spread the word.

"The Legion" is a lessee and is not affiliated with or acting as "The American Legion".

07/20/2016

07/01/2016

The Veterans of Foreign Wars are in a new kind of fight: How to stay relevant for a new generation of veterans.

05/30/2016

05/29/2016

05/17/2016

A federal court ruled stolen valor is protected under the Constitution.