National Commander Headlines

New York post to honor Commander Wong

Legion staff will attend The American Legion Post 754 in New York City’s dinner reception for the Commander, who will address the importance of education and jobs for veterans.

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Wong, president meet in Oval Office

VA, DoD budgets, veterans employment among the issues discussed by national commander, President Obama.

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Legion in media spotlight over Stolen Valor Act

National Commander Fang A. Wong featured on the USA Today editorial page, Legion position given voice on National Public Radio.

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Wong, Shinseki discuss VA improvements

Commander Fang A. Wong and VA Secretary Eric Shinseki discussed ways to improve VA claims backlog and student veterans success on campus.

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Wong to Congress: Address vet employment

Jobless veterans and claims backlog were among topics for National Commander in his address to House and Senate members.

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What we've learned from 9/11

Ten years after terrorist attacks, American Legion National Commander Fang Wong of New York considers the accomplishments and challenges of a new era

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Wong elected national commander

New York Legionnaire will ‘serve with PRIDE' during 2011-2012.

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Normandy invasion remembered

National Commander Jimmie Foster joins dignitaries from around the world at rededication ceremony in France for a historic World War II monument.

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Commander honors WWII liberators

Wreath-laying ceremonies and parades highlight second day of Normandy commemorations.

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Commander meets with D-Day vets

Commemorative events fill weekend in Normandy.

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