US Vets Mark Iwo Jima 65th Anniversary
U.S. veterans returned to Iwo Jima for a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the World War II battle on the island. Dignitaries from Japan and relatives of Japanese soldiers who died also were in attendance.
Darius Rucker Visits Hospitalized Veterans
Darius Rucker visits hospitalized veterans ahead of Wednesday, March 3 benefit concert for Musicians On Call, which aims to bring together patients and music.
Veterans criticize Cameron for A-bomb book defense
NEW YORK – An organization of World War II veterans is unhappy with James Cameron’s support for a discredited history of the atomic bombing of Japan that the director has optioned for a possible film. Members of the 509th Composite [...]
DAV Commander Testifies Before Congress
Part one of DAV National Commander Roberto “Bobby” Barrera’s testimony to a joint session of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
AMVETS-Live from Capitol Hill: Senate to Host Hearing on Mental Health
This morning, the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs will host an oversight hearing on mental health and suicide prevention. AMVETS Deputy Legislative Director Christina Roof, who submitted a statement for record on the subject, will be on hand for the [...]
DAV Commander Testifies Before Joint Session of House, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees
During the 2010 Mid-Winter Conference, National Commander Roberto “Bobby” Barrera delivered the DAV’s National Legislative Program to a joint session of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees. View Original Article
Skelton to Receive VFW Congressional Award
Skelton to Receive VFW Congressional Award WASHINGTON, March 3, 2010 – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. will present its 2010 Congressional Award to Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) for his outstanding service to national defense, homeland security, and [...]
Legion honors GI Film Festival with National PR Award
WASHINGTON (March 1, 2010) – The nation’s only festival dedicated to honoring military films will be the recipient of The American Legion National Commander’s Public Relations Award during a luncheon at the Renaissance Hotel Wednesday. In a letter to GI [...]
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