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The American Legion Southern Maryland District: October 2009
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Did Weapons Fail U.S. Troops During Afghanistan Assault? Interesting theory. I have fired the M-16 so much that the barrel turned red hot. The M-60 operators would change barrels because they became so hot they were not safe to operate. Bottom line, either more troops on the ground to fire or weapons with a hire rate of fire. Bob O. Despite the military's insistence that they do, a small but vocal number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq has complained that the standard-issue M...
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The American Legion Southern Maryland District: January 2010
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010. No US Deaths in Iraq for Dec '09. Source: http:/ news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle east/8437477.stm. December was the first month in which no US troops were killed in combat in Iraq since the US-led invasion in 2003. The commander of US forces in Iraq, Gen Ray Odierno, said it was a significant milestone that demonstrated how violence in the country had diminished. 2009 was also the least violent for US troops in Iraq, with 149 losing their lives, compared with 314 in 2008. Between 9...
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The American Legion Southern Maryland District: September 2009
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009. VA Staffs Office for Survivors of Vets, Service Members. Shinseki: “Voice of Survivors” Will Strengthen Existing Programs. WASHINGTON - To strengthen the programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the survivors of the nation’s Veterans and military personnel, the Department has staffed an office to serve as their advocate, with a charter that includes creating or modifying programs, benefits and services. VA benefits for eligible survivors include educational ass...
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The American Legion Southern Maryland District: Legion backs Nevada senator’s push to pass VA funding law
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Saturday, September 17, 2011. Legion backs Nevada senator’s push to pass VA funding law. WASHINGTON (Sept. 16, 2011) -. The American Legion is lauding freshman Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada for his campaign to encourage colleagues to put aside their differences and pass quickly a bill to provide funding for military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 8220;This is a point I’ll be making in my testimony before the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Sept. 21. 8221; said Fang...
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The American Legion Southern Maryland District: August 2011
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Friday, August 19, 2011. The American Legion draws line in sand over military retirement. Aug 18, 2011. By Jimmie L. Foster. The American Legion is mindful of the difficult economic times faced by Americans, and the importance of fiscal responsibility by our federal government. We understand that we have to make sacrifices together as a nation to get through these especially challenging times. We must draw a line in the sand when it comes to reducing military retirement benefits earned by our warriors.
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The American Legion Southern Maryland District: Pelosi: Veterans benefits not on the table
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Pelosi: Veterans benefits not on the table. MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 31, 2011) - When the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction sits down in the coming weeks to look at ways to cut more than $1 trillion from the federal budget, veterans benefits won’t be one of the casualties. Addressing The American Legion’s 93. Contact: Craig Roberts or Joe March,(612)335-6900. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). SNOPES 25 Hottest Urban Legends. Southern Maryland District Officers. Legion b...
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Hampstead American Legion Useful Links
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American Legion Hampstead Post 200. Where Are They Now? Links to American Legion and Military Sites. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 200. Sons of the American Legion Squadron 200. American Legion Department of Maryland. American Legion Auxiliary, Maryland. Sons of the American Legion, Maryland. Sons of the American Legion (National). American Legion Auxiliary (National). Veteran's Programs and Services. US Department of Veteran Affairs. US House of Representatives. US Department of Defense.
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Links Post 194
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American Legion Department of Maryland. The American Legion National Headquarters. Phone Numbers important to all Veterans. Baltimore VA Medical Center (800)463-6295. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home (800)522-8387. Perry Point Medical Center (800)949-1003. Maryand Veteran's Cemetary (410)943-3420. Elsmere VA Hospital (800)450-8262. Mason Dixon Post 194. 338 East Main Street. Rising Sun, MD 21911.
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