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The American Legion, Hiring Our Heroes Career Fair Coming to Washington on February 28

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Legion and Hiring Our Heroes are holding a career event for veterans, transitioning servicemembers, military spouses and caregivers on February 28 at the Washington Hilton.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Legion and Hiring Our Heroes are holding a career event for veterans, transitioning servicemembers, military spouses and caregivers on February 28 at the Washington Hilton.
  • Federal Resume Workshop , which will show job seekers how to adapt their resume to fit federal internship and job application requirements.
  • A Career Fair will be held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Concourse Foyer.
  • The American Legion has made the prevention of veteran suicide the organization's number one priority through its Be the One campaign, www.betheone.org .

American Legion National Commander Welcomes 'Victories for Veterans' in Budget Agreement

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Friday, December 23, 2022
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The American Legion has long believed in buddy checks and the effectiveness of outreach to veterans who may be experiencing a crisis.

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  • The American Legion has long believed in buddy checks and the effectiveness of outreach to veterans who may be experiencing a crisis.
  • Troiola pointed to additional provisions in the budget that were part of The American Legion's legislative agenda.
  • Troiola said that The American Legion has been publicly advocating for visas to be awarded to Afghan and Iraqi combat translators since 2018.
  • Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to advocating for veterans, promoting a strong national security, sponsoring wholesome youth programs and Americanism.

VET Tv to Showcase and Stream the American Legion's 103rd National Convention

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran Entertainment Television (VET Tv) announced today that it will be onsite at the 103rd National Convention of The American Legion , Aug. 29 through Sept. 1, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran Entertainment Television (VET Tv) announced today that it will be onsite at the 103rd National Convention of The American Legion , Aug. 29 through Sept. 1, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • With dozens of key decision makers, policy experts, and national leaders attending the convention, VET Tv will be positioned to provide their veteran audience with information they need to know.
  • "We're excited to have VET Tv at the convention covering topics our members feel are important and essential to every veteran in America."
  • In addition to content created at the convention, VET Tv will offer a free one-month trial of their streaming service to every member of The American Legion in the run-up and aftermath of the national meeting.

American Legion calls PACT Act agreement 'historically impactful' for generations of vets

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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The House of Representatives deserves great credit for passing this legislation, and I am confident that with the continued support of The American Legion, the Senate will now follow suit.

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  • The House of Representatives deserves great credit for passing this legislation, and I am confident that with the continued support of The American Legion, the Senate will now follow suit.
  • I am asking all Americans to tell their senators to vote for the Honoring Our PACT Act."
  • The American Legion is dedicated to the motto of "Veterans Strengthening America."
  • Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to advocating for veterans, promoting a strong national security, sponsoring wholesome youth programs and Americanism.

American Legion and EducationCounsel Announce Risk-Based Review Model to Protect Student Veterans and Taxpayers

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Legion and EducationCounsel announced a new risk- based review model to protect student veterans and taxpayers and a comprehensive report demonstrating the effectiveness of these new reviews.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Legion and EducationCounsel announced a new risk- based review model to protect student veterans and taxpayers and a comprehensive report demonstrating the effectiveness of these new reviews.
  • "Risk-based reviews are a critical example of the federal government taking bipartisan action to protect student veterans and taxpayers, and this pilot shows that such a system works," said James LaCoursiere, American Legion Veterans Employment and Education Commission chairman.
  • "That's why the National Executive Committee of The American Legion unanimously supported a resolution to promptly adopt and deploy risk-based reviews to protect our veterans and the integrity of the GI Bill."
  • The risk-based review model was jointly designed and piloted by EducationCounsel and the National Association of State Approving Agencies (NASAA) over the past two years.

Robert W. Doyle is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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Mr. Robert W. Doyle's long-standing career began in ROTC during his high school years.

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  • Mr. Robert W. Doyle's long-standing career began in ROTC during his high school years.
  • Upon relocating to Florida to be with his daughter, he focused his career on veteran and security services.
  • Coupled with his military training work ethic and discipline, Mr. Doyle holds various military and law enforcement certifications.
  • Elite American Military had also recognized him for dedication, achievement, and leadership in military service.

National Commander of The American Legion: 'Anarchy is America's Other Virus'

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Friday, July 24, 2020
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"There is a virus in America that could cause more long-term destruction than COVID-19," American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford said.

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  • "There is a virus in America that could cause more long-term destruction than COVID-19," American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford said.
  • "Perhaps no one should be more concerned about this virus than those who justly fight for civil rights and equality.
  • "At our 1962 National Convention, American Legion delegates defined "Americanism" in such an eloquent manner that we still adhere to it.
  • James W. "Bill" Oxford is national commander of The American Legion, the nation's largest veterans organization, www.legion.org .

The American Legion Calls for Accountability at Holyoke and Other State Homes

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Monday, June 29, 2020
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"COVID-19 has been a global tragedy but few places have been hit harder than nursing homes and assisted living facilities," American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford said.

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  • "COVID-19 has been a global tragedy but few places have been hit harder than nursing homes and assisted living facilities," American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford said.
  • "The Holyoke Soldiers Home in Massachusetts is a tragedy made worse due to neglect and incompetence.
  • I have reached out to The American Legion Department of Massachusetts and the Legionnaires there are all over this.
  • The American Legion, www.legion.org , was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national defense, the care and wellbeing of U.S. military veterans, patriotic youth programs and Americanism.

American Legion National Commander: Unequal treatment violates nation's highest values

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Friday, June 12, 2020
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WHEREAS, Membership of The American Legion is made up of those who served our country in a time of great national stress, without distinction as to race, color, creed or class;and...

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  • WHEREAS, Membership of The American Legion is made up of those who served our country in a time of great national stress, without distinction as to race, color, creed or class;and...
  • "This resolution's place in The American Legion's conscience is so timeless it was reaffirmed, in full, at the organization's 99th National Convention in 2017.
  • "Throughout its history, The American Legion has fought to improve racial equality not only for veterans, but for the communities they serve.
  • The American Legion, www.legion.org , is the nation's largest veterans service organization and was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national defense, the care and wellbeing of U.S. military veterans, patriotic youth programs, and Americanism.

The American Legion National Commander to address the S.C. Legislature

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Friday, March 1, 2019
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National Commander Brett P. Reistad of Manassas, Va., will address a joint session of the South Carolina Legislature to highlight issues of importance to military veterans and their families.

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  • National Commander Brett P. Reistad of Manassas, Va., will address a joint session of the South Carolina Legislature to highlight issues of importance to military veterans and their families.
  • One hundred years later, The American Legion is still dedicated to its four founding pillars of care for veterans, a strong national defense, patriotic youth programs and Americanism.
  • The American Legion strongly believes that America has an obligation to serve its veterans as well as veterans have served America.
  • Contact: John Raughter, The American Legion National Headquarters, (317) 441-8847, [email protected]