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New tax status for Blue Star Salute

Annual Indiana-based event honoring military families looks to continue growing now with 501c3 nonprofit designation.

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Legion wins fight for Gold Star parents' rights

After a decades-long campaign by The American Legion, Senate clears legislation that will grant state veterans home care privileges to all Gold Star parents.

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Behind the Blue Star

Blue Star Families with loved ones at war live in a world of uncertainty, stress and, often, the purest form of patriotism.

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Tying a 'Yellow Ribbon' around the world

With one song, Tony Orlando delivered a message of hope that has become a global anthem.

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New Legion reps help troops in transition

On-base offices give Legion staff opportunity to help troops through the medical discharge and disability evaluation process or ‘whatever a servicemember needs.'

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Legion featured on Reconnect America site

Web site highlights various organizations that support U.S. servicemembers.

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4TROOPS: We've been there

Quartet of combat veterans to perform in free concert at national convention.

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'A prayer answered'

Before his death, Jerry Seffens inspired his Missouri post to donate $50,000 to build a Fisher House.

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Event honors Blue Star families

More than 150 Blue Star Banners are presented during Fifth Annual Indiana Blue Star Salute.

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Blue Star Salute moves to Stout Field

One of the nation's biggest tributes to military families to feature Legion Riders convoy, music by Michael Peterson, sky-diving and cheerleaders.

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