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‘My Enemy, My Friend’

After 36 years, Dan Cherry met the man he shot down with his F-4D Phantom in Vietnam.

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‘You find a way to make it work’

National Convention Master of Ceremonies J.R. Martinez talks with The American Legion Magazine.

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Koutz elected national commander

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

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Carr does it again

Department of Virginia Legionnaire, Frank Carr, wins Recruiter of the Year for the fourth time.

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Remember the date

In his report to the national convention, National Commander Fang A. Wong urges Legionnaires to head to the polls Nov. 6.

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Fourth Estate Awards presented

Awards presented for excellence in print, broadcast and new media reporting.

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Romney pledges to keep America safe

Republican presidential candidate tells American Legion National Convention that military, veterans are priorities.

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Boy Scouts can help reclaim American youth

The Boy Scouts of America offer an attractive option to a less healthy generation of youth who face a shorter life span.

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Reckless cuts will come with a price

While the defense budget does need to make sacrifices, USAA president, CEO urges care when trimming dollars.

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Oil crucial to security and economic health

Leading oil executive makes an election year case for the Keystone XL Pipeline.

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