ALA Unit 1 in DC

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1 in DC serves #veterans & their families in the #DC area as part of the world's largest #women's #patriotic service organization

[Jeff Steele @Jeff__Steele]

Large-scale closures of VA facilities could be coming sooner than expected. Here’s why. https://t.co/05FXVOjuVd

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

We’re preparing to launch a new, modern digital-only product for #veterans. We want your feedback on the content you are interested in reading, as well as when & how it will be delivered. All answers kept confidential & are for research purposes only. https://t.co/Rxss3URX7Y

[Lisa Williamson @LisaDWilliamson]

Apply for an #AmericanLegionAuxiliary scholarship by March 1. The ALA believes the more knowledge our youth gain, the better citizens and leaders they will become. The ALA has three national scholarships available: #ALAEducation #Scholarships #ALA99

https://t.co/l6cLwS5s1j

[Senate VA Republicans @SVACGOP]

Next week, the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees will hear from @AmericanLegion on its legislative priorities for 2019.

[Leo Shane III @LeoShane]

.@VetAffairsDems @VAChair announce plans for veterans groups' priorities hearings, starting next week. First up are @DAVHQ and @AmericanLegion:

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act (AMA) becomes effective TOMORROW. It gives #veterans who disagree with a VA decision more options when it comes to appealing that decision.
Learn more: https://t.co/m6nsp8Jum7

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is available for children whose parents lost their lives while honorably serving on active duty on or after 9/11, as well as for children of post-9/11 #veterans with a combined VA disability rating of 50% or higher. https://t.co/3GdWI2P9ZK

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

(THREAD) OTD in 1919: 20 officers gather for dinner at the Allied Officers Club in Paris at the request of Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., under orders from General HQ, to discuss the idea of a “morale conference” and to plan a new Great War #veterans organization at home.

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

Expanding American Legion eligibility, benefits for #veterans exposed to Agent Orange & developing comprehensive health care program for women #veterans among our top legislative priorities for the 116th #Congress. https://t.co/FkGyiVwSUU #BestOfTheWeek

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

Natl Cmdr Brett Reistad is asking you to join with him in encouraging the House of Representatives to demand immediate passage of H.R. 367, the Pay Our #CoastGuard Act. To speak to your member of Congress, call 202-224-3121. https://t.co/x0dHFQIYK8

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

(THREAD) Natl Cmdr Reistad: We can’t let our #CoastGuard brothers & sisters face another extended period w/out a paycheck. That’s why ... I will be visiting with congressional representatives, Coast Guard members and others to share the Legion’s concern.
https://t.co/x0dHFQIYK8

[NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas @NBCNightlyNews]

Capt. Rosemary Mariner made history as the first woman to fly a tactical fighter jet in 1974. She was honored at her funeral on Saturday with an all-female flyover — a first in naval history. https://t.co/87vcCkpUQe

@TammyLeitnerNBC shares her story tonight on @NBCNightlyNews.

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

The Cold Weather Emergency Alert remains ACTIVATED.

Temperatures are dangerously cold. If you see someone outside in need of shelter, call:

📞The Shelter Hotline at [phone] or dial 311.
📞911 if there's an imminent safety risk.

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

Our Temporary Financial Assistance awarded more than $1 million to #CoastGuard #families impacted by #GovernmentShutdown. Every cent donated to the fund goes to helping eligible Legionnaires & active-duty #military families w/ minor children at home. https://t.co/QpJPYzeaRO

[U.S. Army @USArmy]

Today is #NationalSpousesDay.

This #USArmy couple is happy to be together again after a deployment. Reply with your favorite photo of your Army spouse.

Video by Tish Williamson

[Dan Lamothe @DanLamothe]

Lt. Cmdr. Scott McBride, a Coast Guard spokesman, tells me he expects personnel to receive checks for back pay three to five business days from whenever an appropriation is approved to end the #shutdown.

#shutdownstories #coastguard

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

Natl Cmdr Reistad: The American Legion has awarded almost $700,000 in nonrepayable grants to jr-ranking #CoastGuard families in need. 100s of add additional requests are in the pipeline. Any support to help us assist is appreciated. https://t.co/xnkca2Uqif #GovernmentShutdown

[Leo Shane III @LeoShane]

Under the radar, given all the other news, but still very significant for veterans: Next month, VA will overhaul how it handles all benefits appeals cases https://t.co/hsGvRfGNui

[Leo Shane III @LeoShane]

HASC GOP members named -- only two new folks, Reps. Bergman and Waltz

[Leo Shane III @LeoShane]

.@HASCDemocrats @HASCRepublicans out with their full list of subcommittee chairs/ranking members now.