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White House, Congress didn’t do their job

October 16, 2012

Defense budget should never have been forced to face sequestration.

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A healthy exchange of information

October 3, 2012

House, Senate committee members engage Legion in lengthy discussion of variety of issues following national commander's testimony.

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Small Town Soldier

The American Legion’s national commander, Jim Koutz, is proud to be a Hoosier and a Vietnam veteran.

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Legion raises $33,500 for OCW

September 21, 2012

The American Legion’s Operation Comfort Warriors program collects donations, then purchases and delivers comfort items to warrior transition units or military hospitals.

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Membership: Work made fun

September 19, 2012

The American Legion has several membership incentive programs that create competition and excitement while growing the organization.

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National Commander Fang A. Wong

More at stake than a budget deficit

Reduced readiness. Thousands of jobs lost. Is a weakened military really the solution to a weak economy?

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Koutz elected national commander

August 30, 2012

Indiana Legionnaire says challenges facing organization, America's veterans can be overcome.

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Koutz to focus on OCW

August 30, 2012

Newly elected national commander, James Koutz, touts Operation Comfort Warriors as his project this year.

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Revised Stolen Valor Act would stand up

H.R. 1775 focuses on the harm caused by military fraud rather than the diminishment of awards for military achievement.

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Wong tours Wilwin Lodge

July 31, 2012

American Legion National Commander visits historic veterans retreat center, sponsored by the Department of Michigan.

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