Legion scolds supercommittee

National commander “profoundly disappointed” by impasse, concerned about national security consequences. WASHINGTON (November 21, 2011) -- American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong says he is “profoundly disappointed” that the bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (the so-called “Supercommittee”) failed to reach an agreement to cut $1.2 trillion from the federal budget over the next decade. “They were given an important job to do, and they failed,” Wong said. “What this means to the future of our military and our veterans remains to be seen, but the challenges have now intensified for ...

CSAH and Legion team up to help wounded warriors on Thanksgiving

The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes and The American Legion are giving $120,000 in Thanksgiving checks to 2,000 wounded veterans and servicemembers (WASHINGTON) Nov. 16, 2011 – For the second year in a row, the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes (CSAH) and The American Legion are joining forces to ensure that 2,000 military veterans and servicemembers – severely wounded in Afghanistan or Iraq – get to enjoy a special meal at Thanksgiving with those closest to them.    During the week of Nov.14, the two non-profit organizations will be mailing out 2,000 ...

Employment opportunities for Veterans,

Unified Arizona Veteran Organizations,   Below is a synopsis of our program and how we can benefit veterans looking for employment opportunities:   Please visit us at www.heroeswithoutlimits.com Mission Statement The mission of HEROES WITHOUT LIMITS is to provide United States military veterans and the spouses of the fallen with the opportunity, platform, training, mentorship, and financing to own and operate a franchise business. Who We Are HEROES WITHOUT LIMITS answers the call for more employment opportunities for veterans, especially those who are motivated to own and operate a business. As a growing number of veterans return home from service, they ...

Senate passes Legion-backed jobs bill for veterans

WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2011) – America’s one million unemployed veterans will soon get a much-needed boost in the job market with expanded education, training and transition assistance, thanks to an American Legion-backed bill passed by the Senate today. The VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 also provides tax credits to businesses that hire veterans who are out of work -- $5,600 for each veteran and $9,600 for each disabled veteran. “This legislation will go a long way in helping our veterans get decent jobs,” said Fang A. Wong, national commander of The American ...

Important Action Message

The following message was sent by National Legislative Commission Chairman Ken Governor to members of the PR Commission and all PR Chairman on the Legion’s PR Reflector following National Commander Wong's message to leadership yesterday.  We believe Chairman Governor’s message is important to share with all: Nothing could be more serious or vital to the future security of the United States of America, its citizens and our military service members and their families than National Commander Wong’s memorandum of November 8, 2011.  Commander Wong is calling on all of us to step up in an important and historically critical moment in time. ...

Legion Commander to Congress: Pass a jobs bill for veterans

WASHINGTON (Nov. 4, 2011) -- American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong is urging Congress to pass legislation to reduce the number of unemployed veterans in the United States, now numbering more than 1 million. The Hiring Heroes Act (S. 951) introduced by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (H.R. 2433)  introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., both have American Legion support. Both provide enhanced training opportunities, transition assistance and better transferability of military experience into licensing and credentialing credits. House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Miller’s bill passed the full House on Oct. 12, and Murray’s ...

Legion scolds supercommittee

National commander “profoundly disappointed” by impasse, concerned about national security consequences. WASHINGTON (November 21, 2011) — American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong says he is “profoundly disappointed” that the bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (the so-called “Supercommittee”) failed to reach an agreement to cut $1.2 trillion from the... [Read more]

CSAH and Legion team up to help wounded warriors on Thanksgiving

The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes and The American Legion are giving $120,000 in Thanksgiving checks to 2,000 wounded veterans and servicemembers (WASHINGTON) Nov. 16, 2011 – For the second year in a row, the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes (CSAH) and The American Legion are joining forces to ensure that 2,000 military veterans and servicemembers – severely wounded in... [Read more]

Employment opportunities for Veterans,

Unified Arizona Veteran Organizations,   Below is a synopsis of our program and how we can benefit veterans looking for employment opportunities:   Please visit us at www.heroeswithoutlimits.com Mission Statement The mission of HEROES WITHOUT LIMITS is to provide United States military veterans and the spouses of the fallen with the opportunity, platform, training, mentorship, and financing... [Read more]

Senate passes Legion-backed jobs bill for veterans

WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2011) – America’s one million unemployed veterans will soon get a much-needed boost in the job market with expanded education, training and transition assistance, thanks to an American Legion-backed bill passed by the Senate today. The VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 also provides tax credits to businesses that hire veterans who are out of work — $5,600 for each... [Read more]