Thanksgiving Hours at the Legion 2013
Bob, the bartender, has indicated he will stay open as long as people are there. So, if its later then 4:30pm, give the Legion a call and see if its … Continue reading →
“The Saluting Marine” honors veterans at Service Sunday, November 10th at the American Legion
Cherry Hill, NJ – Tim Chambers, aka “The Saluting Marine” from Washington DC’s Rolling Thunder will be in town to help honor our local veterans this Sunday, November 10th at … Continue reading →
Legion to JPAC: No deceptive ceremonies
The American Legion is demanding immediate reform with the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) after NBC News reported that “arrival ceremonies” honoring the recovery of POW/MIA servicemembers’ remains were staged. … Continue reading →
Options exist for veterans during shutdown
American Legion service officers – even those working in Department of Veterans Affairs facilities now closed to the public – still are providing claims assistance to veterans. Service officers located … Continue reading →
VA accused of bad pain-management practices
In an emotional, sometimes tearful hearing before members of Congress Thursday, widows of veterans and others blamed the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration for improperly treating chronic pain, … Continue reading →
General Election Ballot on November 5, 2013
The Following Question Will Appear on the General Election Ballot on November 5, 2013 “Do You Approve Amending the (State) Constitution To Allow Veterans Organizations to Use Money from Existing … Continue reading →
We remember American POW-MIAs
Today is POW-MIA Recognition Day and Americans across the country will pause to honor those U.S. servicemembers that are either prisoners of war or still missing in action. The day … Continue reading →
Promote your post during Legiontown campaign
Since 2009, The American Legion’s Legiontown campaign has served as a platform for posts to share their stories of ways they are raising their community profile. Whether its fundraising events … Continue reading →
VA official evades questions from Congress
VA official Joan Mooney evaded many questions at a Sept. 19 congressional hearing that focused on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs consistent lack of response to committee members’ requests for … Continue reading →