Written by American Legion Thursday, 09 May 2013
TBI/PTSD committee shares findings with NEC
On May 8, American Legion Past National Commander William Detweiler delivered a report to the National Executive Committee (NEC) during Spring Meetings on the findings of the Legion’s Traumatic Brain Injury/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Ad Hoc Committee. Following his report, the NEC voted unanimously to make the TBI/PTSD Ad Hoc Committee a p...
Written by American Legion Thursday, 09 May 2013
Donations pour in during Spring Meetings
The 2013 American Legion National Executive Spring Meetings in Indianapolis concluded today with the passing of 29 resolutions and thousands of dollars in donations to Legion programs.
The departments donated more than $54,000 to Operation Comfort Warriors, $6,000 to the Child Welfare Foundation and $7,000 to Temporary Financial Assistance. And USAA...
Written by American Legion Thursday, 09 May 2013
Legion, DoL teaming up for Twitter chat
Are you a veteran who has questions about navigating a civilian job search? An employer looking to hire a veteran but are not sure where to start? Do you have friends or family struggling to find a job after transitioning from military service?
The U.S Labor Department, Acting Secretary of Labor Seth Harris and The American Legion will be on hand...
Written by American Legion Thursday, 09 May 2013
Legionnaires get in-state tuition bill passed
Earlier this year, The American Legion identified as one of its legislative priorities the need to give veterans in-state tuition rates at all public universities and colleges, regardless of the veteran’s state of residency.
Legionnaires in Indiana took up that cause, fighting for and earning passage of S.B. 177. The measure, which was signed into...
Written by American Legion Thursday, 09 May 2013
In Memoriam: Honor your loved ones
The American Legion’s new Honor & Remembrance web page is dedicated to honoring and remembering those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Readers are encouraged to submit stories and photos to help the web page build a collection of material on family legacies, military service, community memorials and more.
The American Legion also wants to...
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