Understanding The American Legion With Captain Len Wales And Colonel Glenn Yarborough

Understanding The American Legion With Captain Len Wales And Colonel Glenn Yarborough

Author: David Ramadan, Schar School at George Mason University March 4, 2026 Duration: 40:21

The American Legion – you know the name. Everyone does. But they are more than just a group of old veterans at a bar. What are their duties, and how do they impact the next generation of our armed forces and society as a whole? David Ramadan sits down with two distinguished leaders: Captain Len Wales, a Commander of McLean American Legion Post 270, and Colonel Glenn Yarborough, who served 2017 years in the US Army in Armor and Cavalry units. Together, they discuss the activities and programs organized by the American Legion for the youth, families, and communities. They also explore what the largest veteran’s organization today is doing to address loneliness and food insecurity faced by aging soldiers.


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