by IA Legion | Nov 7, 2019 | Communications, Media, News, Stars and Stripes
The American Legion Teams Up with Stars and Stripes by John B. Raughter Deputy Director, Media Relations The American Legion Century-old allies renew vow to connect deployed troops with nation’s largest veterans service organization. A relationship that began over a...
by IA Legion | Nov 1, 2019 | Update, Veterans Day, Vets of Valor, Volunteers
The annual Vets of Valor Radiothon will return to Veterans Day, November 11, this year. The radiothon will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is available for you to listen both over the air at KIOA (93.3FM) or online. The proceeds from this radiothon are used through The...
by IA Legion | Oct 21, 2019 | Camp Dodge, News, USO
The first USO Center in Iowa will open on Camp Dodge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 2 at 11 a.m. followed by a cookout lunch. Anyone wishing to attend should send an RSVP to cmiller@uso.org by October 29.
by IA Legion | Oct 21, 2019 | Medallions, VA, Veteran Affairs
VA Medallions Medallions for the graves of those veterans who died on or after November 1, 1990 and whose grave in a private cemetery is marked with a privately purchased headstone or marker. Medallions are available in three sizes, 2 inches wide, 3 3/4 inches wide...
by IA Legion | Oct 21, 2019 | Buddy Check, Membership, News, Top 10
Iowa Stays In Membership Top 10 The October 16 National membership report has Iowa continuing to rank in the Top 10. We easily reached and exceeded the 55% target on Oct 9. The next date is 65% on November 14. We need 655 more members in our Department to reach that...
