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House considers resolution to honor Korean War vets

House of Representatives is considering a resolution to honor the 6.8 million Americans who served in the Korean War by adding Korean War Armistice Day.

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Mississippi Legion Riders raise funds

American Legion Riders in Mississippi took to the highways June 13, riding into Jackson from four different directions to raise money for the Tupelo Children's Mansion, which provides shelter and support for abused children.

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Milcon, VA appropriations bill passes House

Bill would greatly increase VA funding for medical services, support and facilities, passed the House of Representatives on July 10.

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Three critical concepts behind every winning résumé

The challenge is to craft a document that creates a picture of yourself that ties into your current career goals.

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MLB greats adding commentary

Major League Baseball's Jeff Kent and Luis Gonzalez are adding their lively commentary to the web cast of The American Legion Baseball World Series.

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Freedom Car meets "The Rock" on Independence Day

Team Johnson Motorsports was in Rockingham, N.C. July 4 weekend. 76 Freedom Car visited nearby posts and raced in the ASA Late Model Cherry Bomb 200.

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Legion says AP story on new GI Bill benefits is inaccurate

A July 6 story by the Associated Press, “New GI benefits vary widely by state,” failed to address important aspects of the benefits, such as the Yellow Ribbon program.

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COTA named newest partner

Legion passes resolution to formalize relationship.

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Stretch your dollars and contribute to the Legacy Fund

Save hundreds of dollars each month and help pay for a college education for children of U.S. military men and women who die on active duty.

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Protecting Flag worth the effort

The right to protect the flag was a right that we, as a country, had possessed since the birth of our nation.

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