Michigan Legion Media Room

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Vermont Teddy Bear Launches New Line of Bears to Help American Legion Programs   Sales of The American Legion bear to support veterans, service members and their communities INDIANAPOLIS ( Nov. 5, 2014 )  – The  Vermont Teddy Bear Company,  the nation’s largest producer of handcrafted teddy bears, is showing its patriotic colors with the introduction of a new line of limited edition bears to support The American Legion. Wearing a white T-shirt and uniform cap, both featuring The American Legion emblem, the loveable handmade bear makes a thoughtful gift for a veteran, child or grandchild, or a meaningful keepsake for any Legion member or supporter. The bear’s cap can be personalized with a city, state, district, American Legion post or name of choice. In addition, Vermont Teddy Bear has designed a line of military inspired bears from all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as a camouflage bear, also wit...

Brig. Gen. John D. Slocum holds the flag of the 127th Wing as he officially assumes command of the wing during a ceremony Sunday, Nov. 2, at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Behind Slocum are Brig. Gen. Leonard W. Isabelle, Jr., commander of the Michigan Air National Guard; Col. Philip R. Sheridan, outgoing 127th Wing commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Dobson, command chief master sergeant of the 127th Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Hanet) More than 250 of the Airmen in his new command did not attend the ceremony in which Brig. Gen. John D. Slocum was officially named the new commander of the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. One contingent of the Michigan Air National Guardsmen is in Europe, another is at an island air base in the Pacific Ocean. While Slocum, who takes the helm at Selfridge after serving for several years at National Guard Bureau headquarters in Maryland, said he's certainly looking forward to ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Legion on Tahmooressi Release: 'Treat his Post Traumatic Stress' INDIANAPOLIS (October 31, 2014) -- American Legion National Commander Michael D. Helm issued the following statement regarding Mexico's decision to release Andrew Tahmooressi: "The American Legion rejoices that a Mexican judge has ordered the immediate release of Andrew Tahmooressi. The American Legion has long believed this Marine Corps hero's detainment was unjust. Now, the most important concern for The American Legion is that Andrew Tahmooressi receive immediate treatment for his Post Traumatic Stress. It is a very serious condition that affects thousands of veterans who have answered their nation's call. Mr. Tahmooressi and his family will find no shortage of American Legionnaires eager to assist him with his transition home." With a current membership of 2.4-million wartime veterans, The American Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong ...

This Tuesday November 4 th , 2014 the elections will be held all over the state of Michigan, from local elections, State Offices, to United States Senators.  The American Legion Department of Michigan wants to encourage all members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion who are registered to vote, to let your voices be heard on Tuesday and Get Out the Vote. This public service announcement brought to you by The American Legion Department of Michigan. The American Legion Department of Michigan represents over 70,000 members in the State of Michigan. The American Legion was founded in 1919, based on “The Four Pillars”; veteran rehabilitation, Americanism, child welfare, and national security and continued above all its mission as a consumers’ advocate for veterans. For more information contact the Michigan Legion at 517-371-4720 ext 16, mark@michiganlegion.org, or visit our website at www.michiganlegion.org.

Veterans began checking yesterday for this years National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Wisconsin. More than 100 Veterans from across the country are in Milwaukee today through Sunday for the 2014 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Robert Cooper, from Martinsburg, W.Va.,, tunes a folk harp for a rehearsal which culminates with on Sunday  with a stage performance at Milwaukee Theater. The Festival, presented by VA and the American Legion Auxiliary, showcases the artistic achievements of Veterans from across the country who placed first in national art, music, dance, drama and creative writing division competitions. The Veterans will participate in workshops, rehearsals and artistic interaction sessions, culminating in an art exhibit and stage show performance, open to the public. Among many other therapeutic benefits, the Festival encourages artistic expression to help Veterans dealing with PTSD and other psychological issues.  More than 3,500 Veterans particip...

Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 days here in the Metro Detroit area.  I have also attached my latest event listing which has 5 new items on it.  You can also go to the Legion 328 website to download any flyer for these future events.  http://www.legionpost328.org/events.html    You can get a monthly view of events by going to: http://www.michiganveteranresources.com/Events.aspx You can also find many other veteran events on the State of MI Veterans website & Detroit Public Televisions' new Veterans website: http://www.michiganveterans.com/home/Calendar.aspx http://www.veterans.dptv.org/all-events/ ANNOUNCEMENTS! "Attention Women Vets" The State of Michigan, Deptartment of Military & Veterans Affairs & Michigan Women's Commission, are trying to get a handle on the needs of the approx 50,000 women veterns in the state. Pl...

The American Legion’s National Commission on Children & Youth is very concerned about the welfare of our nation’s youth. This brochure was designed to help you and your child keep trick-or-treating safety in mind during this Halloween season. Every year around October 31, children’s’ fantasies come true. They look forward to dressing up as their favorite character and knocking on neighbor’s doors to ask the age-old question “Trick or Treat?” Not too surprisingly, they usually get what they want- a bag full of sweets and goodies. However, even children’s fantasies can sour if parents and children do not properly prepare for a safe night. Please take the time to review the safety tips and suggestions in this brochure and share them with your child. Together, you and your child can make Halloween a fun and safe night. As long as Halloween activities are sponsored and promoted in our various communities, the National Commission on Children & Youth believes chi...