Public Relations Division

The National Public Relations division promotes and publicizes projects, programs and accomplishments of The American Legion. Led by the National Public Relations Commission, the PR team is dedicated to fostering the philosophies and programs of the American Legion by:

  • Preserving the memories and promoting the recognition of the contributions of veterans to the nation.
  • Encouraging military service and patriotic values.
  • Serving as the voice of veterans.
  • Working With the nation’s media on issues affecting veterans and, where appropriate, commending or correcting.
  • Enhancing public perceptions of The American Legion, America’s veterans and their families.

The public relations staff consists of a public relations director, communications director, Washington-based media relations manager, audiovisual manager, Internet content manager, graphics designer, and administrative assistant.

The Public Relations Division produces national materials for the intended use by departments and posts in a variety of special campaigns and programs.

Media Contacts

Joe March
Director, Public Relations

The American Legion
National Headquarters
(317) 630-1253
Contact Joe March

Robert L. Morrill
Chairman

National Public Relations Commission
The American Legion
Contact Robert L. Morrill

John Raughter
Communications Director

The American Legion
National Headquarters
(317) 630-1253
Contact John Raughter

Craig Roberts
Media Relations Manager

The American Legion
National Headquarters Washington, DC
(202) 263-2982
Contact Craig Roberts

Latest Press Releases


The American Legion Applauds VA Move to Award Benefits to More Vets with Lou Gehrig’s Disease

The American Legion is expressing strong support for a new rule that offers monetary and medical benefits to a greater number of military veterans who have contracted amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),...
Washington, Dc, September 24, 2008

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The American Legion's NEF Asists Ike, Gustav Victims

The American Legion has speeded up its process to assist Legionnaires and Sons of the American Legion members who have been victimized by Hurricanes Ike or Gustav. Financial grants are available through...
Indianapolis, In, September 17, 2008

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The American Legion takes strong stand against outsourcing administration of new GI Bill benefits

The National Commander of The American Legion says his organization strongly opposes a plan to hand over the administration of new GI Bill educational benefits to private contractors.
"We cheered...
 September 16, 2008

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