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The American Legion calls for fast-tracking citizenship for military members, veterans
March 1, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]WASHINGTON (March 1, 2021) – The nation’s largest veteran service organization, The American Legion, is pushing to strengthen military naturalization programs in support of non-citizens who honorably serve, for at least a year, in the U.S. Armed Forces. On behalf read more >
The American Legion to State Veterans Homes: ‘Obey the Law, Cooperate with VA’
February 25, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS, February 25, 2021) – Alarmed by a report that 35 state veterans homes across the country have not shared coronavirus data with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the head of the nation’s largest veterans organization called on the facilities read more >
The American Legion Congratulates VA Secretary Largest VSO Offers Support in Serving Veterans
February 9, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS, February 8, 2021) –The nation’s pre-eminent veterans organization congratulated Denis McDonough for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as the 11th secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “The honor given to you today is matched by read more >
Assisting with COVID-19 vaccine effort ‘a no-brainer’ for Florida Legion post
February 5, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]The American Legion ~ With a veterans population approaching 20,000 in the area, the North Florida/South Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs Health System’s began offering COVID-19 vaccinations at Villages Outpatient Clinic. But because of social distancing protocols, the clinic had read more >
What veterans need to know about getting vaccine from VA
[ Florida > National > News ]The American Legion ~ As an influx of veterans seek the COVID-19 vaccine as it becomes available at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, many want clarity on when and where they will be able to get their vaccines. Under read more >
Mission Blue Post Assistance Grant Program
January 22, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ]The American Legion National Headquarters has launched the “MISSION BLUE POST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT PROGRAM” which is an opportunity for Posts to receive a $1,000 grant from National HQ. Grant monies to be used towards: Mortgage or Rent Utilities Insurance read more >
Betty J. Hunt-Beckwith
January 11, 2021 [ Florida > National > News > Post Everlasting ]It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past Northern Area Commander, Betty J. Hunt-Beckwith, of Lewiston, New York at the age of 96 on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Betty is survived by her children, Alfred M. read more >
The American Legion to White House: ‘Lower the flag’
January 10, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS, January 10, 2021) — The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization called on President Trump to order the lowering of U.S. flags at the White House and all federal buildings in honor of a Capitol police officer who read more >
The American Legion mourns passing of baseball great Tommy Lasorda
January 8, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS, January 7, 2021) — The nation’s largest veterans organization paid tribute today to Tommy Lasorda, the legendary Hall of Fame manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Army veteran and Legionnaire who died Jan. 7 at 93. “Tommy Lasorda didn’t read more >
The American Legion condemns violence in U.S. Capitol
January 6, 2021 [ Florida > National > News ](INDIANAPOLIS, January 6, 2021) — The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization unequivocally condemned today’s attacks on the U.S. Capitol and called for law and order to be quickly restored in Washington. “The Capitol is the people’s house. An read more >