Author Archives: American Legion Post #142

The American Legion national organization applauds the House Armed Services Committee for approving a defense budget bill Thursday morning that, while allowing for modest increases in TRICARE premiums for working-age retirees, restricts the Department of Defense’s ability to raise fees … Continue reading →

Sunday evening (1 May 2011), President Obama addressed the Nation to announce that the United States has killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda. REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON OSAMA BIN LADEN East Room 11:35 P.M. EDT THE … Continue reading →

By Jim Garamone,  American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 28, 2011 – President Barack Obama today thanked Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates for his service as he officially announced his intention to nominate CIA Director Leon E. Panetta to lead … Continue reading →

By Craig Roberts, American Legion national organization VA benefits checks will soon be a thing of the past. The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced that as of May 1, anyone applying for Social Security, VA or other federal benefits … Continue reading →

By Craig Roberts, American Legion national organization. American Legion National Commander Jimmie L. Foster is urging the organization’s members to push for congressional support of a bill that, if enacted, would allow military veterans to use their Medicare benefits at … Continue reading →