Congratulations to all that won!  The Rehab Raffle Winners were picked at a live drawing at Department Headquarters on December 17, 2011. And the winners are … Jemes McMillen, Pittsburgh PA — $200 Herman G Siever Jr., Pottstown PA — $200 George R Winkler, Gettysburg PA — $200 Fred D. Hormel, Oakdale PA — $200 David A Priebe,... 
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The annual fund fraising dinner for the Housing for Homeless Veterans will be held January 14, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Pittsburgh Airport.  This is normally an event that sells out early and we are encouraging you to get your tickets now.  The cost is $25.00 per person. The HFHV also produces a sponsorship ad book.  Please place your ads and ask... 
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Dear Supporter of the Pennsylvania American Legion Housing for Homeless Veterans Did you know that one-third of the adult homeless population is veterans?  Is this how we support the brave men and women who have served our country with honor and dedication? I believe this is a disgrace.  We have an obligation to ensure they have the support necessary... 
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Last year only eleven percent (11%) of posts in Pennsylvania reported their Community Service activities.  The Community Service committee does not understand the reason for every post not reporting their community service activities.  Every post does something for their community.  Therefore, every post should be sending in a report.  Our goal... 
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As it stands now, students returning home after completing their freshman year in college are eligible to play Legion Baseball. But come 2015, that will all change - American Legion Baseball will become a junior-high and high-school age program. Participants in all other American Legion youth programs, such as Boys State/Boys Nation, Shooting Sports... 
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Indianapolis has served as the starting point for all six Legacy Runs. But with Indianapolis slated to host the 2012 American Legion National Convention, obviously a different approach needed to be taken. And now, plans are being made to finalize the 2012 Run. The American Legion Riders Ad-Hoc Committee has devised a plan that will incorporate a three-day... 
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Now is the time to register for the 2011 Legion College!    This year there will also be a LEGION RIDERS COURSE, which will be a full day.  This will inform the student about the different aspects of the Legion Riders.    Finally, the CHAPLAIN COURSE is for those who are or may want to become a Chaplain and will explain your obligations and duties... 
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The Borough of Matamoras, located in Pike County Pennsylvania, is the location of Veterans Memorial Park & Education Center. It is a park that embodies both patriotism and education.  In 1998 the “Moving Wall”, a replica of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, DC, visited Matamoras. The concept for Veterans Park originated as a result of that visit.... 
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Time is fast approaching for the Ride2Recovery American Challenge beginning on 9/11 at Liberty Park, NJ.   This is a bicycle ride that will take 8 days and 500 miles.    The majority of the cyclists are combat wounded veterans, some with visible wounds and loss of limbs, others with hidden scars such as severe PTSD.  All of their lives were dramatically... 
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2011 SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS   GRAND PRIZE - $10,000 Kenneth L. Conrad Schwenksville, PA    1ST PRIZE - $2,500 Duane E. Sheraw Tucson, AZ    2ND PRIZE - $1,000 George R. Gracey New Cumberland, PA    3RD PRIZE - $500 Harold E. McCloskey Jersey Shore, PA    4TH PRIZE - $250 Joseph M. Kluk, Sr.* Gilbert, PA    5TH PRIZE - $250 William L. Kernan Carnegie,... 
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