American Legion
Recent News About American Legion
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AMERICAN LEGION: Financial Relief Options Available For Troops Affected by Coronavirus Pandemic
Quarantined soldiers facing financial hardship can apply for emergency loans online, according to Army Emergency Relief, which, along with other military aid organizations, is letting troops know about financial help for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Japan And The U.S.: The 'Gold Standard' Of Alliances
In January of 1960, the United States and Japan together signed what was labeled “a treaty of mutual cooperation and security between Japan and the United States of America.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Tackling Veteran Suicides One On One
In 2012, U.S. Air Force veteran Frederick Miller saw a report on CNN about veteran suicides.
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AMERICAN LEGION: March 1 Department Deadline For Eagle Scout of the Year Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year for 2020.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Veterans Outreach Coming To Oklahoma
Department of Oklahoma Legion Family members are teaming up to conduct a district revitalization and veterans outreach effort Feb. 13-15 in and around Kay County and Ponca City, Okla.
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AMERICAN LEGION: American Legion Reminds You To Vote in 2020
This year ushers in a presidential election.
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AMERICAN LEGION: OCW Donation Brightens Spirits at Indiana Veterans Home
Nearly 200 residents of the Indiana Veterans Home received a much-needed entertainment gift, thanks to a donation by the Department of Indiana via an American Legion Operation Comfort Warriors (OCW) grant.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Bronze Star Awarded To Family of World War II POW and Legionnaire
Last spring, Edward Ucinski III conducted a military records check on his late grandfather, Edward Uciski Sr. who was a prisoner of war in World War II and a longstanding member of The American Legion.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Legacy Scholarship Provides Relief, Funds For Aspiring Nurse
Rosa Valdes wants to emulate her father, Albert, who has taught her the value of service, selflessness and caring for family.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Support Veterans And Families Who Need Our Assistance
It was a year ago when American Legion members, posts and staff members worked together to collect, process and distribute more than $1 million in Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) grants for Coast Guard families who were ensnarled in the federal government shutdown.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Envision Your Next Mission
Making New Year’s resolutions for your career in 2020?
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AMERICAN LEGION: OCW Helped Thousands Of Wounded Warriors, Veterans And Their Families in 2019
The American Legion’s Operation Comfort Warriors (OCW) program helped thousands of wounded veterans and their families this year through donations of rehabilitation equipment and comfort items, as well as a number of events aimed at providing respite and fun.
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AMERICAN LEGION: D.C. World War I Memorial Marks Start Of Construction
On Dec. 12, key leaders gathered on the site of the new National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., to mark the start of construction, after the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission received a building permit from the National Park Service (NPS).
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AMERICAN LEGION: Vehicle Donations Support Legion Programs
Owners of unused vehicles can donate them for tax breaks while also benefiting American Legion programs.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Surging Legion Post Provides 'A Platform For Service'
Located along John F. Kennedy Boulevard East, overlooking the Hudson River and with a real estate developer’s dream view of the New York City skyline, American Legion Post 18 in Weehawken, N.J., seems to be located in a prime spot to make a positive impact in its surrounded North Hudson County community.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Legion Holiday Blood Drive Starts Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving marks the start of the annual American Legion Holiday Donor Blood Drive that lasts through Dec. 31.
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AMERICAN LEGION: An American Legion Keepsake Gift For The Holidays
The holiday gift-buying and giving season is getting underway as the month of December approaches.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Veterans Outreach Coming To Washington
Department of Washington Legionnaires and national staff are conducting a district revitalization and veterans outreach effort in and around the Seattle, Lacey and Vancouver areas Nov. 15-20.
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AMERICAN LEGION: American Legion Teams Up With Stars and Stripes
A relationship that began over a century ago between The American Legion and Stars and Stripes is refreshed this year through a new media-sharing agreement.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Florida's Post 63 Sponsoring Suicide Awareness Event
In each of the first two years American Legion Hugh T. Gregory Post 63 in Winter Garden, Fla., sponsored an event to raise money for veteran suicide prevention initiatives, donations topped $30,000.