Why You Should Belong

Posted on April 6, 2011 by American Legion Post #142
Why You Should Belong

New American Legion recruiting pamphlet is now available.

The following comes from the American Legion national organization.  See link here.

Each year, American Legion department service officers help thousands of veterans receive VA benefits they earned through service to their country. The Legion conducts, promotes and supports hundreds of career fairs for veterans and transitioning servicemembers, bringing employers face to face with job hunters. Through Operation Comfort Warriors, the Legion raises funds to provide comfort items for U.S. troops recovering in military hospitals and transition units worldwide. Legion staff lobbies Congress for better quality of life for U.S. military personnel. Continue reading →

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Injured Oklahoma Soldier Honored by American Legion

Posted on April 2, 2011 by American Legion Post #142
Ronnie McCulley

Veterans and other citizens salute Army Specialist Ronnie McCulley in Tulsa.

The following story by Emily Baucum, first appeared March 26th, News On 6.

TULSA, Oklahoma — A wounded veteran was recognized for his service Saturday at the American Legion hall on East Admiral. Ronnie McCulley was on his way home from San Antonio where he travels for treatment for burn injuries.

Veterans saluted the young Owasso soldier who was badly burned in an explosion in while serving in Afghanistan. Continue reading →

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National Commander Meets with President Obama

Posted on March 28, 2011 by American Legion Post #142

This story comes from the American Legion national organization. Link Here.

In a busy week filled with foreign relations activity at the White House, which includes a presidential address to the nation tonight.   President Barack Obama hosted American Legion National Commander Jimmie L. Foster at a March 28 White House meeting to discuss several veterans issues, including ways to help the Department of Veterans Affairs reduce its disability claims backlog. Continue reading →

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Shinseki: VA Demand Grows

Posted on March 24, 2011 by American Legion Post #142

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki addresses the 51st American Legion Washington Conference.

The following is from the national American Legion organization:

The number of veterans receiving VA health care and benefits has grown by nearly 800,000 since Eric Shinseki took office as secretary in 2009. The number now stands at a record 8.4 million and is projected to hit 8.6 million by 2012. Continue reading →

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District 1 Convention Scheduled May 14th

Posted on March 19, 2011 by American Legion Post #142

District 1 Convention will be held on Saturday; May 14th, 2011,
at the

Dale Peace American Legion Post 40
26585 S. 4410 Road
Vinita, Oklahoma
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The Post is across from the street from the Wal-Mart.
Sign in starts at 8:00 am; Convention starts at 9:00 am.

There is a small registration fee and lunch will be served for $7.00.
Please support our District, by attending the Convention.
We hope to see you there!

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