American Legion Junior Law Cadet Honorees Chosen News Release (Lincoln) July 24, 2025 – The Nebraska American Legion’s 56th annual Junior Law Cadet Program was held June 23 – 26, 2025, at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center in Grand Island. 18 boys and 21 girls who just finished their junior year of high school
Nebraska American Legion Department Commander Elected News Release Lincoln (July 3, 2025) – Judy Walters of Ainsworth was elected and installed as the Commander of the Nebraska American Legion during the 107th Annual Convention held June 26 - 29, 2025, in Columbus. Walters is eligible for The American Legion through her service in the
2025 American Legion Cornhusker Boys' State News Release (Lincoln) June 13, 2025 – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, 301 boys graduated from Cornhusker Boys State. This week-long program, held on University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s campus, is sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion. The course brings boys from every corner of Nebraska to Lincoln
Nebraska American Legion Selects Maynard Jensen Memorial Scholarships News Release (Lincoln) April 1, 2025 – The Nebraska American Legion selected 8 recipients of the Maynard Jensen Scholarship. The Maynard Jensen scholarship began in 1989 as “The American Legion Scholarship” and it was renamed in 1992 in memory of Past Department Commander Maynard Jensen of
Nebraska American Legion Selects Boschult Scholarship Recipients News Release (Lincoln) April 1, 2025 – The Nebraska American Legion has selected five recipients of the 2025 Edgar J. Boschult Memorial Scholarship. The Edgar J. Boschult memorial scholarship is awarded to full-time students in the University of Nebraska system that are enrolled in military science courses
Nebraska American Legion 2024-2025 Lottery Winners AnnouncedNews ReleaseLincoln (January 28, 2025) – The Nebraska American Legion held the drawing for its annual lottery fundraiser at their Mid-Year Conference on January 20 in Norfolk. All proceeds of the lottery are used to support our Nebraska American Legion Programs.The $2,500 grand prize winner was Robert Wilhelm of
Nebraska American Legion Honors Law Enforcement Officer-of-the-YearNews ReleaseLincoln (January 27, 2025) - The Nebraska American Legion has selected Sgt Shane Maloley of Beatrice as their 2024 Law Enforcement Officer-of-the-Year for his hard work and dedication to the Beatrice Police Department.Sgt Maloley has been with the Beatrice Police Department for the past 15 years where he
Nebraska American Legion honors Firefighter/EMT-of-the-Year News Release Lincoln (January 27, 2025) – The Nebraska American Legion has selected Brent Bergstrom of Bellevue as their 2024 Firefighter/EMS-of-the-Year for his hard work and dedication to the Offutt AFB Fire and Emergency Services. Bergstrom has been with the Offutt Fire and Emergency Services for the past 21 years
Valentine Homeschooler Wins State Oratorical ContestNews ReleaseLincoln (January 27, 2025) – Ella Brenneman, a homeschool student from Valentine, earned first place at the 86th annual American Legion Oratorical Contest held on January 17th in Norfolk, Nebraska. She was awarded a check from the Nebraska American Legion for $1,500.The competition includes an eight to ten-minute prepared
