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President Signs Honoring Our PACT Act, American Legion Commander Praises ‘Patriotic Advocates’
August 10, 2022 [ Florida > National > News ]WASHINGTON (August 10, 2022) – The American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard praised President Biden and the bipartisan majority of congressional members who supported the most comprehensive veterans’ health-care legislation in decades. Dillard, who attended the bill-signing ceremony at read more >
US ‘will not abandon’ its commitment to Taiwan, Pelosi says in Taipei
August 4, 2022 [ Florida > National > News ]U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pledged her commitment to Taiwan on Wednesday as Chinese ships and aircraft ramped up their military activity in response to her visit. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen presented Pelosi the Order of Propitious Clouds with Special read more >
Florida Legion Riders chapter again steps up for Toys for Tots
August 3, 2022 [ Florida > National > News > News ALR ]The American Legion – Last spring, flooding hit the Columbia and Suwannee County Toys for Tots chapter’s collection center at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds in Lake City. News reports had more than 50 boxes of donations being ruined, along with damage read more >
The American Legion Hails Senate for Passing Honoring our PACT Act
[ Florida > National > News ]WASHINGTON (August 2, 2022) – The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization praised the Senate for its passage of legislation that will provide comprehensive benefits to veterans suffering from conditions linked to toxic exposure during their time in the read more >
American Legion National Commander Extends Well Wishes to President Biden
July 21, 2022 [ National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS—July 21, 2022) – – American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard issued the following statement regarding the announcement that President Biden tested positive for COVID-19: “The American Legion extends its heartfelt prayers that President Biden will have a full read more >
Norma J. Walker
July 18, 2022 [ National > News > Post Everlasting ]Norma J. Walker (Dept of South Carolina) 143 California Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-4001, died June 10, 2022 at the age of 81. Source: Department Adjutant. A Vietnam War Navy Veteran and a member of Post #71 with 38 continuous read more >
The American Legion Calls for State Funeral for Woody Williams
June 29, 2022 [ Florida > National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS—June 29, 2022) – American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard called for President Biden to authorize a state funeral for Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient from World War II to pass away. “Delegates at our national read more >
The American Legion Hails Senate, 117th Congress for ‘Historic Bipartisan Achievement’ on PACT Act
June 16, 2022 [ Florida > National > News ]WASHINGTON (June 16, 2022) – The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization praised the Senate for its passage of legislation that will provide comprehensive benefits to veterans suffering from conditions linked to toxic exposure during their time in the read more >
American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets
May 18, 2022 [ Florida > National > News ]WASHINGTON (May 18, 2022) – The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization is calling the bipartisan agreement by Senate leaders to assist veterans who have been exposed to environmental toxins “historically impactful.” “The work is still not yet complete, read more >