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TRICARE switching to electronic payments

Starting Jan. 1, TRICARE will stop taking premium payments by mail for the TRICARE Reserve Select and Tricare Retired Reserve programs.

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National POW/MIA passes quietly in D.C.

Legion reminds observers that ‘much work remains to account for all POW/MIA comrades.

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Sequestration is ‘very bad policy’

House Armed Services Committee is warned by DoD on the bad effects sequestration will have on America's military.

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Resolution calls for more POW/MIA backing

During the 94th National Convention, the Legion renewed its commitment for a full accounting of missing U.S. servicemembers.

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Today is POW/MIA Recognition Day

Third Friday in September designated as day to honor those servicemembers still prisoners of war or missing in action.

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Resolution urges new Stolen Valor law

Legion’s National Security Commission passed Resolution 238 at national convention, asking Congress to draft new military impostor legislation.

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Reckless cuts will come with a price

While the defense budget does need to make sacrifices, USAA president, CEO urges care when trimming dollars.

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Oil crucial to security and economic health

Leading oil executive makes an election year case for the Keystone XL Pipeline.

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Firefighter of the Year Award

Lt. Tom Christensen of Illinois received the honor for his public service and heroism.

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Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award

Paul Doucette from Bennington, Vt., received the award for his distinguished public service career.

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