Of the 697,000 U.S. troops who served in the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War, about one in four suffer from illnesses related to the conflict, according to the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses (RAC).
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September 30, 2009
Tim Sherry didn’t take the typical approach to his Eagle Scout Project. He found a way to introduce disabled veterans to the world of professional shooting.
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September 29, 2009
Several awards are presented each year during the Legion’s National Convention to honor employers who hire veterans, disabled veterans and older workers. Those who help veterans find employment are also recognized.
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September 28, 2009
Marcus Guerra Jr. is a military child whose father might deploy soon. The situation hasn’t scared him. He has used it as an opportunity to help other youth who share his situation.
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September 28, 2009
Army Spec. Don Gerlla was missing in action for more than 40 years. After his remains were discovered, the Patriot Guard made sure he received the tribute he deserved when he arrived home.
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September 28, 2009
Bob Rogers, from the VA medical center in Indianapolis, spoke with American Legion chaplains about programs for homeless veterans.
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September 28, 2009
After strong urging from The American Legion and other veterans groups, VA is sending emergency financial aid to student veterans whose GI Bill benefits have been delayed.
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September 25, 2009
The newly instituted Post-9/11 GI Bill promised to send veterans to colleges. Overdue or missing benefit checks from VA have tempered many of their plans.
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September 25, 2009
Instead of processing medical claims quickly, The American Legion says that VA should process claims more carefully – so they get them right the first
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September 24, 2009
Driver Jerick Johnson gets his first American Speed Association pole at Iowa Speedway.
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