Legislators make public promise to solve backlog
Senators and Congressmen stage several pre-Memorial Day events to highlight VA backlog problem.
Memorial Day observed May 27

Posts can download a speech and print ads to use during their memorial services.

World War II Museum plans Memorial Day events
Marine Corps band, Victory Belles highlight Memorial Day events at National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
More than 50 percent of older VA claims processed
VA’s new initiative aims to resolve 67,000 older claims in the backlog within 60 days.
Help veterans in Oklahoma
The American Legion and Soldier's Wish are on hand in Moore, Okla., assisting veterans affected by the deadly tornado.
House passes two veterans bills
One bill would increase disability benefits and the other would help veterans with job training.
Fort Wayne VAMC: A work in progress
Improvements have been made at the facility, but a Legion town hall meeting Tuesday showed that work remains.
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