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Detweiler appointed to Louisiana VA Commission

American Legion past national commander appointed to Louisiana Veterans’ Affairs Commission by Gov. Bobby Jindal.

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Legionnaires featured in ‘Honor Flight’ documentary

The award-winning film follows four World War II veterans as they travel to Washington, D.C., to see the memorial that was constructed in their honor.

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2013 Spring Meetings viewable on demand

All past American Legion live streamed events can be viewed on legiontv.org.

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Legion, DoL teaming up for Twitter chat

Reps from The American Legion and the Department of Labor will team up to answer questions about veterans employment during a live Twitter chat May 13.

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Connecticut teen is Eagle Scout of the Year

Mark Chmielewski of Salem, Conn., earned a $10,000 scholarship as the Legion’s Eagle Scout of the Year for 2013.

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2013 Fourth Estate winners announced

Freelance war correspondent Alex Quade takes new media category for second straight year.

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Memories of Bruning Army Air Base

Small Nebraska town and its air base sustained numerous losses during World War II.

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Legacy Scholarship awards $49,980 to youth

Each of the 28 student recipients will receive nearly $2,000 for college expenses.

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Scouts prep U.S. flags for isolated graves

Boys from Cub Scout Pack 210 in Whiteland, Ind., packed banners to be shipped to France.

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Military sexual assault resolution approved

The resolution urges the U.S. Armed Forces to enforce a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual assault committed by and against servicemembers.

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