This fall, members of your Post, Unit Squadron or Chapter can take one day and learn about the many different programs and projects concerning the Pennsylvania American Legion. For a $15 registration fee, “students” choose one of eight courses, which will be filled on a first come first served basis.
The General Course provides information...
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The US Army Heritage and Education Center is a new link added onto our Links page. Commander Wasco thought this website was too important not to share with the Legionnaires of Pennsylvania. You can click here for view the US Army Heritage and Education Center. Read More →
The 2010 Department Convention held at the Harrisburg Hilton Hotel was a great success. View the great pictures below.
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The Pennsylvania American Legion, from the largest veterans service organization, has unanimously elected Pete Wasco as Department Commander at the 92nd Annual Department Convention held at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Wasco has proven his leadership and dedication to veterans and their families through many Legion programs and community...
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Pennsylvania American Legion 92nd annual Department Convention is a quickly approaching. Click here for the schedule of events and committee meetings at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg, PA. Read More →
Need a Lift? To educational opportunities, scholarships, grants, student loans, careers and employment.
The American Legion publishes a comprehensive roundup of educational opportunities – including state and federal education benefits for veterans – in a booklet titled “Need a Lift?” Nearly 30,000 copies are distributed to educational institutions...
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WASHINGTON (June 23, 2010) – While the Veterans Health Administration is well prepared at the national level to handle emergencies, it needs to improve its degree of preparedness at the local level, according to The American Legion.
Barry Searle, director of the Legion’s veterans affairs and rehabilitation division, told a congressional subcommittee...
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Celebrate Flag Day by Protecting Old Glory
By Clarence E. Hill
One sure way to light up The American Legion’s switchboards is for an overzealous homeowners association to ban the display of Old Glory within its community. While these disturbing incidents seem to be on the rise in recent years, I find it completely ironic that while a ban can exist...
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WASHINGTON (June 3, 2010) – The American Legion welcomed the introduction of a Senate bill last week that would substantially improve and expand education benefits for veterans.
Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, is sponsoring the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, which he introduced in the Senate on May 27.
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Vote everyday for the Pepsi Refresh Project for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship benefits college-bound students whose mom or dad lost their lives serving in the U.S. Armed Forces since 9/11. As college tuition and expenses continue to increase it becomes increasingly difficult for a single parent to afford. The American Legion Legacy Scholarship provides...
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