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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Recently, The American Legion, 31st District of Pennsylvania presented Senior High School History teacher Brad Wetzel and his students of the Vietnam: Tour of Duty class with a $500 check in support of their educational excursion to Washington, DC to visit the Vietnam Memorial planned for March 29, 2012.
During the Vietnam: Tour of Duty class,...
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Not a sound was heard after the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier requested respect. You will notice part of the discipline of the Old Guard in the clip: before he speaks, he does two things: He steps off the path and brings his weapon to the Port Arms position…a position of readiness. Even in the desire to return the visitors to...
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Top 10 Cities for Veterans - According to Livability.com, these were the Top 10 best cities for retired military veterans.
1. Fayetteville, N.C.
2. Colorado Springs, Colo.
3. San Angelo, Texas
4. Carlisle, Pa.
5. Madison, Wis.
6. Topeka, Kan.
7. Syracuse, N.Y.
8. Kenner, La.
9. Tuscon, Ariz.
10. Cheyenne, Wyo.
Livability.com announced that it included...
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Nov. 1, 2011 Regular Meeting of Council to name the month of November “Veterans Appreciation Month.” Thanks for participating. Credit the photo it would go to the County Photographer, Margaret Stanley. Read More →
Youngwood, PA
On Wednesday November 9, 2011- The American Legion Post #401 West Newton, Co-sponsored the Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC) Veterans Salute and Outreach. Teaming up with the campus veterans group Student Veterans of WCCC, service officers and representatives from several veterans’ service offices and groups were on hand...
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The First Lady has requested that military children from around the globe create holiday cards supporting their parent and send them to The White House to be displayed with the holiday decorations no later than Nov. 16.
The White House is honoring American heroes this holiday season and would like to include the personal contributions in their finishing...
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SEOUL, Oct. 27, 2011 — While U.S. troops are concerned about how the country’s budget issues will affect them and their families, service members take their profession seriously, the nation’s top military officer said. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Gen. James...
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Watch this amazing PSA on honoring veterans. Veterans Day is coming soon 11/11/11 Read More →
The Legion’s Amanda Leigh (right) chats with job seekers Mara Boggs and her sister Lee Ann Haley. Photo by Craig Roberts
“Because it’s only fair,” said the government recruiter. “They have served their country so they deserve a job when they get home.”
It wasn’t the usual answer to the query “Why should...
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