American Legion
Recent News About American Legion
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AMERICAN LEGION: National Commander Addresses Current And Upcoming Fundraising Efforts
The American Legion’s 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin series was released on the Legion’s centennial birthday, March 14.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Indianapolis District Revitalization Creates Legion Awareness
Bob Cooper received a post card in the mail inviting him to visit American Legion Speedway Post 500 in Indianapolis for an opportunity to transfer his membership and speak with a veterans service officer.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Share Your Veterans Day Plans With Us
With Veterans Day less than six weeks away, many American Legion posts are well into planning for various ceremonies and events.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Department Chaplains Learn About Save For Suicide Prevention
Christa Sutton, a suicide prevention case manager and community outreach specialist at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, shared with American Legion department chaplains during their conference Sept. 21 that on average, there are 764 suicide attempts per month among veterans receiving recent VA health care services.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Legionnaire and World War II 'Hero of Cologne' Awarded Bronze Star
Nearly 75 years after his heroic actions destroyed a German Panther tank, World War II U.S. Army gunner Cpl. Clarence Smoyer was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device in a Sept. 18 ceremony commemorating his bravery during the Battle of Cologne.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Award recipients from 101st National Convention
Many awards are given out each year at the American Legion national convention.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Preventing Suicide: What VA Wants You To Know
With September being National Suicide Prevention Month, The American Legion recently interviewed Dr. Matthew A. Miller, VA’s acting director for suicide prevention, about efforts to reduce the veteran suicide rate.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Finding Standards A Challenge In Credentialing World
Standards matter, and many of the speakers at The American Legion National Credentialing Summit on Aug. 28 and 29 reinforced that premise.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Convention Opening Launches A New Century
The Army tent rumbled and flashed in psychedelic colors.
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AMERICAN LEGION: National Convention: Did You Know?
5 quick facts about The American Legion’s national convention, which takes place in Indianapolis, Aug. 22 to 29
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AMERICAN LEGION: Eight Teams Punch Ticket To 2019 American Legion World Series
In one of the most competitive regional rounds in American Legion Baseball’s history, all eight regions required the maximum 15 games to determine a champion.
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AMERICAN LEGION: 2019 American Legion Baseball Regional Qualifiers Announced
From a field of over 3,500 teams, the final 64 American Legion Baseball teams have been announced.
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AMERICAN LEGION: National Commander Reistad rings closing bell at NYSE
The American Legion was joined by representatives from Philips North America and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange in celebration of the Legion’s centennial birthday.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Legacy Run Registration Already at 300-Plus
Registration for the 2019 American Legion Legacy Run already has surpassed 310 participants in two months.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Family, Fun and Camaraderie Fulfill Legion Post’s Vision
On a warm sunny Saturday in San Diego, young children were enjoying a bounce house.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Digital Media Training Workshop To Be Held During Convention
The annual Digital Media Training Workshop has been modified for the 2019 national convention to address the growing needs of 21st century American Legion Family communicators.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Severe Storm Tears Off Roof of Centennial Legion Post
Heavy rain and strong winds swept through Jackson, Mo., last Friday, June 21 and ripped off the middle section of American Legion Post 158’s roof.
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AMERICAN LEGION: VA Seeking Public Input For Suicide-Prevention Plan
Last March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to combat veterans suicide – National Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS)
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AMERICAN LEGION: Bipartisan LEGION Act passed by the Senate
A bill expanding membership eligibility for The American Legion passed on June 11 by unanimous consent in the Senate.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Roosevelt's Permanent Impact on the U.S.
In what has become an annual tradition, the leader of the nation's largest veterans organization spoke before a crowd of international military dignitaries and supporters Sunday at the foot of the Iron Mike Memorial at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France.