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Amid Ukraine war, Poland becomes critical U.S. ally by Alan Dowd - The American Legion

Amid Ukraine war, Poland becomes critical U.S. ally: After Warsaw’s repeated warnings of Russian aggression, the two nations cement defense ties.

Army, Air Force face off Saturday on gridiron - American Legion

Army, Air Force face off Saturday on gridiron: Matchup is second of the 2022 Commander’s Cup between the three military institutions.

OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: Brother survived Chosin Reservoir

OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: Brother survived Chosin Reservoir: Sgt. Nevada ‘Jim’ Williams landed at Inchon, South Korea, with 2,500 soldiers of the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division, 31st Regiment Combat Team on Sept. 15, 1950.

Johnson making a ‘pivot’ from full-time INDYCAR driver - American Legion

Johnson making a ‘pivot’ from full-time INDYCAR driver: After showing vast improvement during 2022 season, Jimmie Johnson wants to create a ‘bucket list’ of races that include INDYCAR in 2023.

Newly elected national commander: ‘We all need to ‘Be the One’”

Newly elected national commander: ‘We all need to ‘Be the One’”: New York Legionnaire Vincent ‘Jim’ Troiola will make suicide prevention initiative a priority in upcoming year.

Five Things to Know, Aug. 29, 2022 - American Legion

Five Things to Know, Aug. 29, 2022: U.S guided-missile cruisers enter Taiwan Strait, another American killed fighting alongside Ukraine soldiers.

Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient leaves legacy

Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient leaves legacy: Woody Williams, a longtime Legionnaire, has led the creation of more than 100 memorials honoring Gold Star Families across the U.S.

OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: The arms issue

OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: The arms issue: American Legion sought answers why the United States was unprepared, despite $60 billion in military funding, for the Korean War.

A symbol of freedom, unity and hope - Flag Day

A symbol of freedom, unity and hope: On Flag Day, June 14, we stand together to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and commemorate the adoption of the first official flag.

OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: 13 resolutions for a new generation

OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: 13 resolutions for a new generation: American Legion National Executive Committee calls for VA, GI Bill benefits on par with those who served in World War II.

Legion, Ganassi leading effort to reduce veteran suicides through ‘Be the One’

Legion, Ganassi leading effort to reduce veteran suicides through ‘Be the One’: New suicide prevention campaign announced during Tony Kanaan Indy 500 livery reveal.

Legion ham operators make contacts in global winter training

Legion ham operators make contacts in global winter training: Montana post club preparing for natural disasters.

American Legion calls urgent meetings on Ukraine

American Legion calls urgent meetings on Ukraine: National Commander Paul E. Dillard has called an emergency meeting with the organization’s National Security Commission to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and a recommended U.S. response.

Kansas Legion Riders honor ‘a hero to our veterans’ - Late Senator Bob Dole back to Kansas

Kansas Legion Riders honor ‘a hero to our veterans’: American Legion Riders from all over the state provide flag lines for former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole during his return home.

New member, now commander, aims for next-gen Legionnaires

New member, now commander, aims for next-gen Legionnaires: Outreach to young veterans and those still serving a high priority at Newport Harbor Post 291.

California post looking out for fellow veterans at risk

California post looking out for fellow veterans at risk: Redwood City Post 105 American Legion Family helps raise money for Palo Alto VA suicide-prevention program.

Buddy Checks: a commitment to no veteran left behind

Buddy Checks: a commitment to no veteran left behind: American Legion National Commander Paul Dillard speaks before the NEC during annual Fall Meetings.

FBI Director Robert Mueller Media Conf. at West Point 10/06/16 - Vietnam veteran (US Marine Corps) and Special Prosecutor

VFW National Convention:Distinguished Guests,Sobering News

US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention in Louisville,Kentucky Tuesday morning.Hagel,a double Purple Heart recipient and enlisted man Vietnam veteran,took note of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice on July 27.It's an opportunity for the country to fully express its gratitude for your service and sacrifice,Secretary Hagel said. I grew up in small towns in Nebraska,where life revolved around the VFW and American Legion posts.I've been a VFW member for 45 years since I came home from Vietnam in 1968. The US is emerging from the longest period of sustained combat in our history in Iraq and Afghanistan.The world is complicated,and it's dangerous.America must have a strong,capable and ready military,but fulfilling that obligation will require us to realign and reshape in difficult budgetary times,prioritising our core mission of defending our country;maximising our combat power;and taking care of our military men and women past and present. The Department of Defense must set clear priorities within the sequestration realities of the largest reduction since the post-Korea drawdown.Sequestration is an irresponsible process and it is terribly damaging,but we cannot lead the DOD based on hope.We have to prepare an institution for whatever comes.Many DOD missions and capabilities are essential,but others are not. The President must be assured that the options we present to him are ready and real.In an era of reduced resources,every dollar we spend on large staffs and overhead are dollars not spent on our troops.If we are to preserve out decisive miltary edge,we must find savings everywhere in our budget.I expect these cuts to result in organisations that are more efficient and agile-but it will require far more than cuts. We've had to reduce,stop and defer training,maintenance and modernisation.These cuts have had,and are continuing to have,very damaging effects such as a shortage of training rounds;planes are not flying;ships are not sailing.Unfortunately,military readiness does not always have a vocal constituency,and you cannot buy back readiness.There is a cost in precious human lives to sending out a hollow force. DOD is not a corporation,and cannot be run like one.The cost of our decisions is how they have a real effect on human lives. Our people are under stress,and so are the institutions that support them.Our people have been pushed to,and beyond,the breaking point.They must have the same care at home they had on the battlefield.DOD and the VA are building a seamless system to ensure our veterans never again encounter the problems they are having now.We're making good progress;we're committed to do it.We will get through this,but only if we're prepared to make wise and difficult decisions,Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Also present at the VFW convention was US Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp,Jr.He received a VFW medal for his service and presented the organisation with a cheque for his own VFW membership dues.Admiral Papp cited the Coast Guard's history of bravery under fire as the nation's fifth member of the Armed Forces.Coast Guard members have received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross.It has 1700 of its men and women currently deployed overseas in Afghansitan,Kuwait,Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.The Coast Guard patrol boat squadron in Bahrain is securing the Northern Arabian Gulf,Admiral Papp noted.A Coast Guardsman was killed in 2004 by a terrorist bomb as he served alongside US Navy Sailors in a boarding party in the region.