Five years and 890,000 calls to the Veterans Crisis Line later, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that it has helped about 30,000 veterans from committing suicide, according to … Continue reading →
We’re looking for federally licensed “ham” radio operators who are members of the Sons of The American Legion. More than 1,300 members have joined The American Legion Amateur Radio Club … Continue reading →
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making progress in reducing its massive claims backlog, and – according to the woman in charge of overseeing benefits for VA – The … Continue reading →
The American Legion has long campaigned in favor of industry’s ready recognition of military training and acquired skills as former servicemembers transition into the civilian workplace. In particular, the Legion … Continue reading →
The Internal Revenue Service is targeting the veterans’ organization the American Legion, and a U.S. senator believes that Lois Lerner — a key figure in the IRS scandal – is to … Continue reading →
Aug 22 2013 07:53:50 AM PDT- SPOKANE, Wash. – WWII veteran Delbert Belton survived being wounded in action during the Battle of Okinawa only to be beaten and left for … Continue reading →
Richard Somers and his 12-man crew were killed in 1804 when their ship, the Intrepid, exploded in Tripoli Harbor; their remains are still buried in Libya.
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American Legion World Series players were presented with annual Legion Baseball awards following the 2013 American Legion World Series championship game. Baseball awards: George W. Rulon Player of the Year … Continue reading →
Fast becoming the biggest mental health issue among military personnel and veterans, suicide is confronted by families, VA and the Legion. http://youtu.be/e-5jNjqSqBU
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Can’t make it to Legion National Convention? You can e-be there! Beginning Monday, Aug. 26, we will be live streaming general sessions of the 2013 ALA National Convention and the … Continue reading →
Tuesday night, in front of a crowd of more than 6,000, the Brooklawn, N.J., Post 72 American Legion Baseball team claimed what it lost during the 2012 American Legion World … Continue reading →
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS; Michael F. Lobascio of Cherry Hill, NJ, died Thursday, August 15, 2013. He was 83. Beloved husband of Nancy M. (nee Mancuso). Loving father of Frank Lobascio (Dolores) … Continue reading →
CINNAMINSON — Serving on a mine sweeper in the height of the Vietnam War didn’t even compare to the shock Kurt Myers felt when he received the news. “I was … Continue reading →
CollisionMax honors and thanks an American Hero with a FREE REPAIR of his or her damaged vehicle. Each month, a new CollisionMax location will accept submissions for applicants living in … Continue reading →
Watch the American Legion National Tournaments on August 8th – 12th, 2013 LIVE ! WATCH IT LIVE by clicking here ! American Legion Baseball enjoys a reputation as one of … Continue reading →
Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Program They NEED YOU… because ONLY YOU understand. It takes so little time. We train! Help your fellow vets on Samaritans Hospice program feel appreciated by; * Sharing … Continue reading →
Cherry Hill Wins Junior American Legion State Title The Stealers win the New Jersey U17 championship and will head to the regional tournament next week. The only thing that … Continue reading →
Cherry Hill Post 372 Baseball Downs Hamilton Post – July 25, 2013. Cherry Hill Post 372 staved off elimination in the District 4 American Legion tournament at West Deptford Thursday—and … Continue reading →
CHERRY HILL— The granite memorial outside the Cherry Hill municipal building says it all. “Patriotic sacrifice, forever remembered,” reads the etching that dates back to just after World War II. … Continue reading →
On Monday, April 15th, Commander William Quinn and Adjutant Russell Smith, from American Legion Post 372 in Cherry Hill, presented Resurrection Catholic School Principal, Sister Lydia Etter with a check … Continue reading →
CBS News By Cheryl Elias CHERRY HILL, Nj. (CBS) — A warm welcome and a Thanksgiving feast await military men and women who can’t be with their families this holiday. … Continue reading →
Courier-Post – CHERRY HILL — Any given day, America’s Best Value Inn is a piece of highway architecture easily missed if you blink. Not on Thanksgiving. A crowd of about … Continue reading →
CHERRY HILL— With Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Sineath, going above and beyond the call of duty takes on a new meaning. The Army paratrooper returned from Afghanistan last month after … Continue reading →
MOTORCYCLE ESCORT INFORMATION An event for VETS who have PTSD and who have musical ablility..( Called BANDS OF BROTHERS) has been going on for 10 weeks now. They held try … Continue reading →
WELCOME HOME/SEND OFF US Army Sgt 1st Class Kenneth Sineath (Special Forces – 5th Infantry Division Airborne) Kenneth is leaving for his FOURTH TOUR in Afghanistan PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT Please … Continue reading →
November 11, 2012 – World Cafe, Philadelphia, PA. – 7:30pm Every day hundreds of thousands of returning veterans have to face the reality of living their lives with Posttraumatic Stress … Continue reading →
Veterans Day at Veterans Island – November 11th – 11am.- The Camden County Board of Freeholders in conjunction with The Camden County Veterans Advisory Committee cordially invite you to attend … Continue reading →