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An Earned Benefit
June 19, 2020 [ National > News ]An Earned Benefit By National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford Imagine the absurdity of an argument that states that the Department of Education employs too many ex-teachers. Or that the Center for Disease Control has too many doctors. read more >
American Legion National Commander: Unequal treatment violates nation’s highest values
June 12, 2020 [ Florida > National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS – June 12, 2020) – American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford issued the following statement today: “The American Legion stands on principles and serves purposes worldwide that are violated when justice, freedom and democracy are not applied read more >
The American Legion National Commander: ‘America, you can do better than this’
June 1, 2020 [ National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS—June 1, 2020) – National Commander of The American Legion James W. “Bill” Oxford issued the following statement today: “The desecration of national war memorials, which honor veterans of all races, is an absolute disgrace. The heroes honored by these read more >
The American Legion calls for White House to protect vets ‘borrower defense’
[ National > News ](WASHINGTON—May 29, 2020) – The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization is imploring President Trump to sign legislation which would relieve students from repaying loans that were issued because they were defrauded by disreputable schools. “Veterans have been aggressively read more >
The American Legion welcomes Trump tweet on National Guard extension
May 29, 2020 [ National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS—May 28, 2020) – The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization praised a tweet by President Trump today indicating that federal orders for members of the National Guard would be extended through the middle of August. The tweet comes read more >
2019-20 Consolidated Post Report
May 26, 2020 [ National > News ]The July 1 target date for the Consolidated Post Report (CPR) is fast approaching. Although the national convention has been cancelled, it is still the National Commander’s goal to have CPR submissions at 100%. We appreciate the hard work of read more >
VA national cemeteries to commemorate Memorial Day
May 18, 2020 [ National > News ]They will be open for public visitation WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today it will commemorate Memorial Day this year with solemn wreath laying ceremonies. Another offering is a new online read more >
Race-to-the-Top
[ Florida > National > News ]The Race-to-the-Top competition has concluded. The first place winners in each category will receive a trip to the 2021 national convention along with their guest or a $2,500 check. Second place winners will receive a $500 check for their efforts read more >
American Legion leader calls on public to light up the night on Memorial Day
[ National > News ]Commander: ’Light a candle of remembrance for the fallen’ (INDIANAPOLIS, May 18, 2020) — American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford is urging the public to honor the country’s fallen military heroes at dusk on Memorial Day by lighting read more >