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Lugar receives Legion’s highest award

Senator awarded The American Legion Distinguished Service Medal during organization's national convention in Indianapolis.

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National security demands deliberation

Speakers at Legion symposium agree: Rushes to judgment on war making and defense spending threaten the nation.

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OCW delivers gifts to wounded warriors

The Legion's Operation Comfort Warriors program provided gifts to patients at Roudebush VA Medical Center.

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An 'icon' on many levels

Indianapolis Indians CEO Max Schumacher honored with Legion's Good Guy Award.

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Mother Nature spares the Legion again

After a stretch of 90-degree days, temps dip for 94th National Convention parade.

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An up-close look at Muscatatuck

Members from the National Security & Foreign Relations Commission tour the state-of-the-art urban training facility.

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For God and Country

National chaplain reflects on The American Legion's motto and a World War II prayer book that borrowed its language and spirit.

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VA transforms health care for women vets

Health initiative for women veterans makes real progress at VA medical centers. 

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Perfect attendance

The national convention page gets under way at 4 p.m. today. One Iowa post has been represented at every national convention parade – and has the mementos to prove it.

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Licensing and credentialing – progress and speed bumps

Legionnaires asked to mobilize at state level to help streamline military-to-civilian licensing.

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