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Commander welcomes home returning vets

February 13, 2013

American Legion National Commander James E. Koutz responds to the president’s State of the Union address.

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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nicole Shuman, Apache attack helicopter pilot, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, who hails from Pittsburgh, talks with a fellow crew member before taking off on a reconnaissance patrol from Camp Taji Oct. 27.

VA site visits focus on women’s care

VA site visits focus on women’s care

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Commander delivers OCW gifts to Fort Gordon

January 24, 2013

National Commander Jim E. Koutz helped deliver $4,500 worth of gifts to recovering servicemembers at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Ga.

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Koutz: Legion always has, will support troops

January 2, 2013

National Commander says Michael Moore's New Year's resolution to not support U.S. troops is possible because “American troops have fought and given their lives for freedom.”

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The need for a growing membership

The need for a growing membership

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Obama: Jobs for vets are top priority

November 12, 2012

Obama touches on veterans employment during Veterans Day ceremony attended by American Legion National Commander James Koutz at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Every day is Veterans Day

November 11, 2012

We must always be grateful for the dedication and accomplishments of the men and women among us who've worn the uniform of our country.

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National Commander congratulates Obama

November 7, 2012

The American Legion promises to work with the president to strengthen VA health-care programs and reduce the disability claims backlog.

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New goal for Operation Comfort Warriors

New goal for Operation Comfort Warriors

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