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>>>>From the National Organization, Feb. 3 marks the 69th anniversary of the sinking of the United States Army Transport Dorchester, where four chaplains put the lives of others before their own. And because of their bravery, American Legion posts nationwide … Continue reading →

>>>>From the National Organization, Veterans, their families, and survivors receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs saw a 3.6 percent increase in their compensation and pension benefits, retroactive to Jan. 1. The new compensation rates will range from $127 … Continue reading →

>>>>From the National Organization With the unemployment rate among veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan exceeding 13 percent, the head of the nation’s largest veterans organization expressed “deep disappointment” that President Obama denied a permit request for the Keystone XL Pipeline. … Continue reading →

The American Legion Digital Archive – a research tool allowing access to a host of Legion materials and publications – has been released for general use after more than a year of development. According to Library and Museum Director Howard … Continue reading →

The 2012 American Legion Flag & Emblem catalog features more than 50 new items. Legion family members who have placed an Emblem Sales order in the past three years should have received a catalog. Catalogs also can be requested, free … Continue reading →