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http://www.ialegion.org/

Adjudant

            Rod Kirkhart

         (641) 763-2343

Service Officer

Ed Criss

(515)462-3211

Chaplain

Bill King

(641)763-2030

Sergeant at Arms

Jim Camp

(641)763-2146

Organization of U.S. veterans of World Wars I and II and of the Korean and Vietnam wars, chartered in 1919. The legion aided in World War II by assisting in war bond drives, blood back contributions, and civilian defense programs; by upholding government foreign policy; and by supporting army and navy strategy. Similar services were provided during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Exerting considerable political influence, the legion lobbied for veterans' legislation such as the G.I. Bill of Rights, for the construction of government veterans' hospitals, and for pensions and other benefits for veterans and their families. The peacetime program in general is directed to upholding the U.S Constitution. To this end, the legion sponsors annual youth-training programs to teach the principles of American self-government and awards medals to encourage scholarship and leadership among elementary and high school students. Affiliated with the organization is the American Legion Auxiliary for women of veterans' families. National headquarters of the American Legion is in Indianapolis, Ind.