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About American Legion Post #142

Authors the weekly article "News from the Hut", about local American Legion Post #142 in Hominy, OK. Read his weekly articles in the "Hominy News Progress".

Iraq War Ends: Nation Should Emulate Troops’ Service, Sacrifice

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2011 – The American military exhibits the best the country has to offer, President Barack Obama said in his weekly address on Saturday, 17 Dec. 2011. The last U.S. service … Continue reading

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Legion: Reconsider pipeline delay

From the National Organization>>> Pointing out that unemployed veterans need jobs now, American Legion National Commander Fang Wong is encouraging President Obama to speed-up production of the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline. “We are very disappointed that President Obama is delaying … Continue reading

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Hallowed Waters: Pearl Harbor marks 70 years

From the National Organization>>> By Floyd K. Takeuchi – December 7, 2011 Just after 8 a.m., our Navy launch comes alongside the small jetty at the eastern edge of a simple white sway-top building. Above us, the Stars and Stripes … Continue reading

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2011 Holiday Events

Note: THE CHRISTMAS PARADE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED. The raffle of the Gold Star quilt fundraiser will still be held at 12:00 noon, on December 3rd, at the American Legion building. All tickets should be turned in before 11:30 a.m.  The … Continue reading

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Obama signs jobs bill for veterans

From the National Organization>>> President Obama signed the VOWS to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 into law on Nov. 21, which will help many of America’s unemployed veterans get back into the civilian work force. Provisions of the new law, … Continue reading

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