A Few Good Women
Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee, U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (1962-1965 & 1989-1991) presents a history of American women in the armed forces. The author recalls the efforts made by women to fight alongs…
611 viewsRosemary Neidel-Greenlee, U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (1962-1965 & 1989-1991) presents a history of American women in the armed forces. The author recalls the efforts made by women to fight alongs…
611 viewsVeterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin delivered remarks at the American Legion’s annual Washington conference, during which he outlined his priorities for the department, including enhanc…
481 viewsDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addressed the American Legion National Convention in Cincinnati. She spoke about the value of veterans and the military, as well as the impo…
4,151 viewsFormer Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel addressed the American Legion 97th National Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center after being awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. He spoke a…
78 viewsVeterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald addressed the American Legion 97th National Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center. He spoke about the importance of supporting veterans, es…
104 viewsDefense Secretary Ashton Carter addressed the American Legion 97th National Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center. He spoke about the importance of supporting veterans and defense is…
109 viewsPresident Obama spoke at the American Legion’s 96th National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. He announced several executive actions to help veterans, including expanded suicide prev…
9,103 viewsVeterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald spoke at the American Legion’s 96th National Convention. He outlined changes that had already been implemented to reduce the VA health care wa…
512 viewsSenators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Kay Hagan (D-NC) spoke at the American Legion’s 96th National Convention in the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
129 viewsKevin Schmiegel addressed the American Legion National Convention. He talked about the U.S. Chamber of Commerce plan to help unemployed veterans.
253 viewsRepresentative Tim Walz (D-MN), the highest ranking enlisted soldier in Congress, spoke at the American Legion convention. He spoke about veterans benefits.
64 viewsHouse Veterans Affairs Committee Chair Jeff Miller (R-FL) spoke at the American Legion Convention. He said veterans benefits will not be shortchanged in congressional deficit reduction talks…
126 viewsVeterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki talked about addressed the American Legion Convention. He spoke about the Obama administration’s plan to get veterans employed. The plan includes tax…
189 viewsBill Simon spoke at the American Legion Convention. He announced that Wal-Mart would double its $10 million commitment to veterans jobs training and called on veterans to help lead U.S. econ…
115 viewsHouse Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke at the American Legion Convention. In her speech she said veterans benefits will not be shortchanged in congressional deficit reduction talks and tal…
217 viewsPresident Obama praised veterans for their service and sacrifices, particularly thanking the “9/11 generation” for “an unrelenting decade of operations.” He talked about his plan to help vet…
1,040 viewsParticipants spoke about the results of a study on gender-specific health services within the Veterans Affairs system. The study found that more than half of women veterans rated the sexual …
612 viewsVeteran Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki and Pennsylvania Representative Jason Altmire were among the speakers at the American Legion’s annual conference.
304 viewsAir Force Secretary Michael Donley spoke about Air Force operations and capabilities, as well as bring back personnel from Afghanistan.
68 viewsSecretary Shinseki spoke to the American Legion about the Veteran Administration. He also talked about Agent Orange and Gulf War illnesses.
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