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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The Sgt Paul A Sweeney Memorial Post 807 in Hamlin held its annual golf tournament at the Honesdale Golf Club last month. Players from Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike and Wayne counties turned out for an enjoyable and rewarding day on the links, blessed with great golf weather. The tournament was followed by a banquet in the clubhouse, with awards and... 
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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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Past National Commander Ray Smith, who led The American Legion in 2000 and 2001, passed away at his home Wednesday after a lengthy illness. He was 78 years old. A resident of Benson, N.C., Smith was a life member of Banner Post 109. He joined The American Legion on Sept. 7, 1955, a day after he left the Air Force. Forty-five years later, on Sept. 7,... 
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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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This video found on youtube shows the increasing number of women in the military and their needs for the VA system.  Read More →

We have all gotten them; an email that has gone viral.  Sometimes it’s a joke or a funny picture but sometimes it brings a tear to your eye.  This is a video that hits you right in the middle of your heart.  It’s about the Patriot Guards and it’s a must see.  Read More →

The first annual event, “Race for Heroes” is set at the Pocono Raceway on August 7, 2011.   This is a motorcycle escort to take two veterans in the Walter Reed Memorial Army Hospital who are in out-patient rehabilitation and the “Lone Soldier” who salutes every year at Rolling Thunder as our VIPs.   SSgt. Earl Granville lost his left arm in... 
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     You’ve been on pins and needles waiting to here who won, not to mention getting sore voting fingers since April 13.  Thanks to your constancy, positive energy, and resourcefulness Rebuilding Together Philadelphia made it into the top five of Maxwell House’s Drops of Good campaign!!!       Ambassadors — spread the word!     ... 
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