National Security Headlines

Israel ambassador to United States breaks down the ‘special’ relationship between the two countries during Washington Conference.

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National Commander James E. Koutz: For the sake of the nation's future security, sequestration must not happen.

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American Legion National Commander James E. Koutz responds to the president’s State of the Union address.

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Departments must send nominations for annual awards by Feb. 1.

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National commander: Decision to allow women into combat roles needs careful review, oversight from Congress.

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Working together for the benefit of veterans is imperative, say VA Secretary Shinseki and Defense Secretary Panetta.

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National commander calls for policy of 'compassion instead of courts’ for troops attempting suicide.

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The American Legion’s Holiday Donor Blood Drive, now underway, is the perfect conduit to help this always-urgent cause.

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Defense budget should never have been forced to face sequestration.

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In an election year that may decide the future of defense budget cuts, our troops are making fewer absentee ballot requests.

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