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Freedom Car driver takes lead in rookie points

76 Freedom Car finishes 14th in St. Louis, but driver Jerick Johnson takes over first place in the Rookie Points competition.

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Legionnaire in space, Kenneth Ham, has homecoming at former high school

In June of 2008, astronaut Kenneth Ham brought his Legion membership card with him into deep space. The 10-year Legionnaire and former Navy commander was welcomed home to Clark, N.J., Sept. 8.

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Bill hopes to include Guardsmen who were left out of new GI Bill

The American Legion gives full backing to the National Guard Education Equality Act, which would give Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to National Guard members who served under Title 32 status.

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VA warns of telephone scam

“Patient Care Group” requests for updated prescription information are phony.

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Sept. 16 is American Legion Day

Both houses of Congress passed measures this week designating Sept. 16 as American Legion Day.

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Senate passes resolution making Sept. 16 The American Legion Day

U.S. Senate Passes Resolution making September 16, The American Legion Day

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Pack your résumé with power verbs

Use words that are more inviting to read and likely to capture an employer’s attention.

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Group 8 vets invited back to VA

VA health-care system has lifted its six-year ban on new enrollments of Priority Group 8 veterans.

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Pennsylvania motorcyclists remember Sept. 11

Motorcycle riders gather at 9/11 crash site to honor the memory of a fallen soldier.

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Gold Star Mother disgusted with AP decision

Decision to show the world a Marine in his final moments crossed the line, says woman who lost her Marine son to war in 2006.

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