Livestreaming available during Washington Conference

Those unable to attend The American Legion’s 59th annual Washington Conference will be able to view at least two of the big events via their computer, tablet or mobile device.

Both the Fireside Chat (Feb. 25) and the Commander’s Call (Feb. 26) will be streamed through various American Legion media channels.

The Fireside Chat is scheduled for 4-5 p.m. ET Feb. 25 and will feature the House and Senate VA Committees leadership: Chairman Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member Rep. Dr. Phil Roe, Chairman Sen. Johnny Isakson and Ranking Member Sen. Jon Tester. The Commander’s Call is scheduled for 8 a.m.-noon Feb. 26 and will include Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Jason Vanderhaden.

Both events will be streamed three ways:

• Via LegionTV: www.legiontv.org.

• Via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/americanlegionHQ.

• Via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanlegionhq.

Details still are being worked on streaming of National Commander Brett Reistad’ s Feb. 27 testimony before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs. Although the testimony may be streamed live by The American Legion, it also will be available through the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Check back here for updates.