American Legion
Recent News About American Legion
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AMERICAN LEGION: Legion's Call To Action: Close The Digital Divide For Veterans
Access to technology is vital in today’s working and educational environment.
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AMERICAN LEGION: A Gesture Of Goodwill: Taiwan Donates 250,000 Medical Masks to The American Legion
American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford accepted a donation of 250,000 masks from Ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan’s representative to the United States.
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AMERICAN LEGION: American Legion Riders Still Find A Way To Raise Funds For The Kids'
After throwing the idea around for a few years, The American Legion Department of Oklahoma decided to schedule an in-state Legacy Run for this year.
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AMERICAN LEGION: The American Legion Mourns Loss Of ‘Brave Warrior’ John Lewis
American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford issued the following statement today concerning the death of U.S. Rep. John Lewis:
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AMERICAN LEGION: Legacy Fund Donation Period Extended
As previously announced, the 15th American Legion Legacy Run – which was to be held Aug. 16-20, 2020 – is cancelled.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Legion Family Still Providing Some 'Stability' During Pandemic
A year ago, Van Veen-Van Hemert American Legion Post 89 in Pella, Iowa, staged its first annual Fourth of July Ruck to collect food for the Pella Community Food Shelf.
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AMERICAN LEGION: VA To Host Live Virtual Event On Women Veteran Issues
On June 30 at 3 p.m., the Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a Veterans Experience Live in support of women veterans.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Cross-Country Walk Ends; PTSD Awareness Efforts Continue
The 2,462-mile Buddy Watch Walk Pier to Pier walk may have ended but their efforts at raising awareness of veterans suicide are continuing.
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AMERICAN LEGION: National Commander: Unequal Treatment Violates Nation’s Highest Values
American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford issued the following statement today
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AMERICAN LEGION: VA Cacklog Of Claims Grows To 119,000 As Work Stopped For Coronavirus
The backlog of Department of Veterans Affairs claims has grown by tens of thousands of cases since the department halted work because of the coronavirus pandemic, top VA officials said Wednesday.
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AMERICAN LEGION: The Future Depends On Renewals And New Memberships
In recent months, The American Legion has generated substantial public awareness from coast to coast. Isolated, disabled veterans have been helped through American Legion Buddy Checks, which continue.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Toms River Post 129 Providing Food, Supplies To Community
Since late March, American Legion Post 129 in New Jersey has provided over 1,200 hot meals, and 1000s of pounds of non-perishable food, fruits, vegetables and other critical supplies
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AMERICAN LEGION: New York Post 205 Donates 100 Boxes Of Produce To Food Pantry
When a western New York food pantry started up during the pandemic to help families in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda (Ken-Ton) school district, Milton J.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Benefits Claims Still A Focus For Oklahoma American Legion Post
A stay-at-home order was issued in early April for Oklahoma residents age 65 and over and vulnerable individuals with serious underlying medical conditions.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Lack Of Data Hinders COVID Response In State Veterans’ Homes
The lack of comprehensive information about COVID-19 infections in state veterans’ homes and other long-term care facilities is making it more difficult to address the outbreak and creating stress for the families of nursing home residents.
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AMERICAN LEGION: First Servicemember To Get Coronavirus Wasn’t Scared Until Wife, Toddler Got Infected
Army Spc. Deontae Chappel, the first U.S. service member to test positive for the coronavirus, was “shocked” but not overly worried when he found out he had the respiratory disease in late February.
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AMERICAN LEGION: American Legion Launches COVID-19 Impact Survey
The American Legion has launched a COVID-19 impact survey to track trends in response to the pandemic.
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AMERICAN LEGION: USAA Says It Will Return $520 Million To Its Members Due To Coronavirus Lockdown
USAA, a financial services and insurance company with a large military clientele, announced Wednesday it will return $520 million to its members who are now driving less due to shelter-in-place procedures enacted to combat the coronavirus.
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AMERICAN LEGION: COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Provides Nearly $20B to VA
The United States Senate unanimously passed a $2.2 trillion relief package designed to alleviate some of the impact of the economic fallout resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Introduced Legislation Will Protect Student Veterans During COVID-19 Crisis
Many schools and universities have taken proactive measures to mitigate the spread of the spread of COVID-19, leaving veterans with questions surrounding their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits.