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I think this whole organized religion thing is silly to begin with. However, the sight of a cross or Star of David does not offend me, bother me, or anything. The idea of separation of church and state has nothing to do with eliminating religion. It was designed to limit one religions over influence and oppression of the population and infringement upon our basic democratic principles. 
Veteran Services: Benefits
Benefits
You served your country, and in the process you were injured. It could be a bad back. It could be loss of limb. Or maybe you're not sure if you're entitled to any government benefits. American Legion service officers file thousands of VA claims each year on behalf of America's veterans. And the Legion's Benefits Calculator can help you prepare to file a claim.
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Legion Claims Coach app available
Connect with a service officer and navigate the VA claims process with The American Legion’s free app.
Colmery’s vision hits 20 million
VA announces 20 millionth home-loan guarantee – a program first envisioned, and then drafted, by Past National Commander Harry Colmery.
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.
American Legion seeks app users
Volunteers sought to test, provide input on new Claim Coach mobile app functionality.
More than $100 million set aside for PTSD, TBI research
Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs to look for ways to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Budget cuts: VA saved, DoD in jeopardy
While VA’s budget has been spared from sequestration, DoD’s is still under the gun.
Shinseki: Top priority caring for veterans
VA secretary tackles current issue, department's future during address to national convention.
Commander seeks answers about VA conferences
The American Legion leader commends House Veterans’ Affairs Committee for investigation into VA spending at conferences in Orlando.
VA debuts new model for claims process
The Department of Veterans Affairs is using a ‘segmented lanes’ model that should help to speed up the disability claims process.
Legion available for CRSC claims
Legion has advocated for military retirees filing for Combat-Related Special Compensation since progam's inception.