September 4, 2010
Genoa Baseball Player selected as American Legion Player of the Year
INDIANAPOLISCOLN (Sept. 6, 2010) -- Brandon C. Drozd of Genoa has been selected as the 2010 George W. Rulon American Legion Player of the Year. Each year thousands of

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’s youth participate in American Legion Baseball across the nation. Each state selects one player as their top American Legion player and submits the scholarship application to the National American Legion Scholarship Board. This year Brandon C. Drozd of Genoa was selected above all others. Brandon has show extensive support to baseball, education and to his community. Receiving “Top Senior Award” at his High School, a member of the National Honor Society, attending Cornhusker Boy’s State, a member of the Student Council, is an Eagle Scout and a is a Son’s of the American Legion member.
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September 4, 2010
Alaska Veteran Elected Leader of The American Legion

MILWAUKEE (Sept. 2, 2010) – A retired U.S. Army and Marine Corps veteran has been elected national commander of the nation’s largest veterans organization. Delegates to The American Legion’s 92nd National Convention here chose Jimmie L. Foster of Anchorage, Alaska, to lead the 2.5 million-member organization of wartime veterans for a one-year term.
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September 4, 2010
Baseball Commissioner honored by Legion at Milwaukee convention
MILWAUKEE (Sept. 1, 2010) -- Praised for his devotion to America’s pastime, as well as his concern for America’s youth and child-prevention efforts, Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan “Bud” Selig was presented The American Legion’s James V. Day “Good Guy” Award during the organization’s 92^nd annual national convention in Milwaukee on Monday.
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September 4, 2010
Filner: "Don't repeat Vietnam mistakes"
MILWAUKEE (Sept. 1, 2010) -- U.S Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., was against the Vietnam War. But whether someone is against a war or not, the chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs told The American Legion’s 92^nd Annual National Convention that one point should never be up for debate.
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September 3, 2010
VA: We'll run Arlington if asked
MILWAUKEE (Aug. 28, 2010) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration would take over control of scandal-rocked Arlington National Cemetery if asked. But the NCA also wants the funding it will require to properly run the nation’s most heralded and cherished cemetery.
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August 5, 2010
Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair
Military Appreciation Day will be held at the Nebraska State Fair on Friday, September 3, 2010. Special events will be held throughout the day in the Heartland Events Center. Activities will begin at 0900 hours with the Parade of Colors at 1200 hours with bands and color guards. All veterans, Auxiliary members and military personnel receive FREE ADMISSION all day.

August 4, 2010
Votes Needed! The American Legion’s Job Fairs for Veterans Competes for $250K Pepsi Refresh Everything Grant
INDIANAPOLIS (August 2, 2010) – The American Legion is demonstrating its commitment to helping military veterans find jobs by entering its career fairs in this month’s Pepsi Refresh Everything Project. If the effort is successful, The American Legion will be awarded a $250,000 grant to sponsor events across the country in which employers are paired with veterans looking for work. To vote, visit www.refresheverything.com/vetsjobfairs .
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July 29, 2010
Terry lauds funding for VA Hospital and Cemetary
WASHINGTON- Congressman Lee Terry lauded the passage of H.R. 5822, a bill, which appropriates funds for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011. The legislation, which passed the House on Wednesday, contains funding for two significant projects that Congressman Terry has been instrumental in for years..
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Join The Nebraska American Legion Family for a fun-filled trip to Branson, MO

PLEASE NOTE (3/17/10): The number printed on the flyer has been changed to 1-866-233-8972

The American Legion, Department of Nebraska has arranged a trip to Branson, Missouri on November 9-12, 2010 for The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of The American Legion. The four-day trip includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, 3 nights lodging, baggage handling, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 1 dinner cruise. You'll see The Oak Ridge Boys, Yakov Smirnoff, Legends in Concert, Presleys Jubilee, a veteran's parade, and the Veteran's Museum. This trip has been arranged through Integrity Travel, Inc., of Cedar Rapids, IA. Visit their website and click on The American Legion - Department of Nebraska link on their Upcoming Tour section of the homepage. You can also view/download/print the PDF Flyer HERE.

New Post Directory Listings available

The Nebraska American Legion Post Directory page has been updated with a listing of all posts sorted by Post Number. There are also a number of available reports in PDF format that you can view, download and/or print.

Nebraska Army National Guard Military Honors Team
The Nebraska Army National Guard’s award-winning Military Honor Guard Team is available to provide military funeral honors for any eligible Army or Army Air Corps veteran’s funeral service across the state of Nebraska. Military funeral honors recognize veterans’ faithful and honorable service to their nation in times of peace and war. For more information click here Funeral Honors

Legionnaire Insurance Trust (LIT)
The Legionnaire Insurance Trust (LIT) was formed in 1966, with two primary goals: to provide Legion families with low cost insurance protection and to provide a source of revenue to participating Departments. For every policy you purchase, a portion of your premium is allocated to The American Legion, Department of Nebraska!
The Trust has been so successful in its more than 40 years that today some 2 million Legionnaires in 48 participating Departments are enrolled in this unique program. Also, during this time, over $400 million in claims benefits have been paid to Legionnaires and their families and over $40 million in allocations have been paid to participating Legion Departments.
Since its creation, AGIA has developed each of the insurance programs by working closely with the Trust to negotiate the most comprehensive coverage at the lowest possible cost, to assist in presenting the programs for Trust approval; to work with the insurance companies to develop the best quality enrollment materials; and to ensure access to superior customer service. AGIA is proud to serve over 2 million Legion families from coast to coast.
The first Trust insurance plan to be offered was the Hospital Income Protection Plan, a program designed to pay fixed dollar amounts for periods of hospital confinement. Over the years, other insurance coverage offered has included Disability Income, Cancer Care Expense, Travel Accident, Long Term Care, Medicare Supplement, Surgical Benefits, Medical, Dental, Accidental Death, Auto and Homeowners Insurance. Click here to visit TheLIT.com

ATTENTION POSTS: New Law Threatens Tax Exempt Status
Beginning in 2008, small tax-exempt organizations that previously were not required to file returns may be required to file an annual electronic notice, Form 99-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard) for Tax-Exempt Organizations not required to file Form 990 or 990-EZ. This filing requirement applies to tax periods beginning after December 31, 2006. Organizations that do not file the notice will lose their tax-exempt status. With the enactment of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), small tax-exempt organizations (gross receipts of $25,999 or less) will now be required to file electronically Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, with the IRS annually. The PPA requires the IRS to revoke the tax-exempt status of any organization that fails to meet its annual filing requirement for three consecutive years. For additional information, subscribe to Exempt Organization's EO Update, a regular email newsletter that highlights new information posted on the Charities pages of irs.gov.