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On Eternal Patrol

Since 2005, five U.S. submarines lost during World War II have been found, starting with USS Lagarto.

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Agent Orange: Answering the questions

A quick look at several of the issues involving the Department of Veterans Affairs' policy on Agent Orange.

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A Soldier's Wish

A New Yorker who lost all four limbs in combat takes a positive attitude down the long road to independence. His first wish, to salute his fellow troops, was fulfilled with help from The American Legion.

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Let’s reverse the backlog, not just slow it

VA’s current backlog of undecided claims cannot be tolerated anymore. The White House wants to simply prevent the problem from getting worse. That is not good enough – the trend must be reversed.

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Patriotic Emblem catalog on its way

U.S. flags among the items in special edition of the Legion's Emblem Sales catalog.

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Legion pleased with Gulf War draft report

Commander Hill: Draft 'will certainly help to assure our Gulf War veterans that they have not been forgotten.'

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Stealth Jihad

Shariah law dictates worldwide conversion to Islam, whatever it takes.

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Legacy scholarship deadline near

Applications submitted for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship must be postmarked by April 15.

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Ohio choir evokes happiness

For 39 years, the Austintown Fitch Concert Choir has brought hope and happiness to veterans in VA hospitals.

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Veteran small businesses get aid from SBA

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the award of grants to 10 local SBA Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to increase entrepreneurial assistance to veterans.

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