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Happy 96th Birthday American Legion!

Click here to read about how the American Legion got started and a breakdown of historical Legion events and dates The American Legion turns 96 today, March 15. It was on this date in 1919 when the first American Legion caucus was convened in Paris, coordinated by members of the American Expeditionary Force. Weary from war and its effects, they … Read more

Army History / Military History

National Airborne Day 2014 – August 16th, 2014

August 16, 1940 marked the first official Army parachute jump, validating the innovative concept of inserting United States ground combat forces behind a battle line by parachute. On August 14, 2002 President George W. Bush issued the following proclamation: The history of airborne forces began after World War I, when Brigadier General William Mitchell first conceived the idea of parachuting… Read more

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June 6th, 2014 is the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion

The History of D-Day and the D-Day Invasion Only 10 days each month were suitable for launching the operation: a day near the full Moon was needed both for illumination during the hours of darkness and for the spring tide, the former to illuminate navigational landmarks for the crews of aircraft, gliders and landing craft, and the latter to provide the… Read more

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The American Legion Turns 95 on March 15, 2014

Click here to read about how the American Legion got started and a breakdown of historical Legion events and dates The American Legion turns 95 today, March 15. It was on this date in 1919 when the first American Legion caucus was convened in Paris, coordinated by members of the American Expeditionary Force. Weary from war and its effects, they … Read more

Army History / Military History

August 16th, 2013 is National Airborne Day

On August 14, 2002 President George W. Bush issued the following proclamation: The history of airborne forces began after World War I, when Brigadier General William Mitchell first conceived the idea of parachuting troops into combat. Eventually, under the leadership of Major William Lee at Fort Benning, Georgia, members of the Parachute Test Platoon pioneered methods of combat jumping in 1940. In… Read more
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VA Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Overview: Enrollment, Links, Application

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members Looking To Hire Fellow Veterans: VA has benefits and services for Veterans who are unemployed, looking for work, or in need of training or education to qualify for a suitable job.  Additionally, check out our Veterans Hire Veterans Employment Network! Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits for Unemployed Veterans   Veterans Hire Veterans Employment Network: what do you… Read more

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June 6th, 2013 Marks The 69th Anniversary Of D-Day

The History of D-Day and The D-Day Invasion Only 10 days each month were suitable for launching the operation: a day near the full Moon was needed both for illumination during the hours of darkness and for the spring tide, the former to illuminate navigational landmarks for the crews of aircraft, gliders and landing craft, and the latter to provide… Read more