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  <description>ASK US ANYTHING
We answer questions about eligibilty for membership
THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Brad Hibbard, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs Chief Strategy Officer. Brad works with a dedicated group of Assistance Dog Instructors who provide Guide Dogs and Service dogs for civilians, first responders and U.S. Military veterans throughout the United States and Canada. 
Brad talks about what goes into selecting and training a service dog, discusses the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs, ADA rules and more.
SCUTTLEBUTT
Legionnaires, veterans, receive Royal Caribbean treatment during on-board salute.
Making Arrangements: planning ahead for your funeral
Celebrity Veteran: Pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein Special Guest: Brad Hibbard.
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    <![CDATA[<p>ASK US ANYTHING<br>
We answer questions about eligibilty for membership</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Our guest is Brad Hibbard, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs Chief Strategy Officer. Brad works with a dedicated group of Assistance Dog Instructors who provide Guide Dogs and Service dogs for civilians, first responders and U.S. Military veterans throughout the United States and Canada. </p>

<p>Brad talks about what goes into selecting and training a service dog, discusses the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs, ADA rules and more.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Legionnaires, veterans, receive Royal Caribbean treatment during on-board salute.<br>
Making Arrangements: planning ahead for your funeral<br>
Celebrity Veteran: Pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein</p><p>Special Guest: Brad Hibbard.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/7XCNglbzuDQ">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="11 things you need to know about the LEGION Act | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/246558/11-things-you-need-know-about-legion-act">11 things you need to know about the LEGION Act | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Membership: Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/faq">Membership: Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Contact a Membership Liaison | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/contactus">Contact a Membership Liaison | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Service Dogs for Veterans Charity in NY - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/">Service Dogs for Veterans Charity in NY - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="Prison Puppy Program - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/HowtoHelp/WeekendPuppyRaising/Prison_Puppy_Program/AV/DogPrograms/prisonpuppyprogram.aspx?hkey=3222b4fb-3ed7-455e-b1c9-1c15befbd759&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwncWvBhD_ARIsAEb2HW8zSf1R2r27lhvOhjoIsGFHGvhUGXEKS7m-s8b7Zb6kG4gZkmJbZzoaAouHEALw_wcB">Prison Puppy Program - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="Service Dog Application" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/getaservicedog/Apply%20Now/FastForms/AVDServiceDogApplication.aspx?ID=413142&amp;hkey=7a63afaf-3a4e-4b2f-892a-c6b2368e0f3a#vaff">Service Dog Application</a></li><li><a title="Training Tuesday January 2024: Be The One - Empowering Veterans Through Service Animals on Vimeo" rel="nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/910840573">Training Tuesday January 2024: Be The One - Empowering Veterans Through Service Animals on Vimeo</a></li><li><a title="Travel with a Service Dog - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/CareSupport/travel_with_a_servicedog/AV/Care-Support/traveltips.aspx?hkey=ef152a67-c9af-4cc7-8bc1-33e6aef2ab4b">Travel with a Service Dog - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="America&#39;s VetDogs -Donate Now" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/Contribution/AVD_DonateNow.aspx">America's VetDogs -Donate Now</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Honors Veterans | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/our-travels/12143/royal-caribbean-cruise-line-honors-veterans">Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Honors Veterans | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Home - My HealtheVet - My HealtheVet" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/home">Home - My HealtheVet - My HealtheVet</a></li><li><a title="Funeral FAQs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals/Funeral-Information/Funeral-FAQs">Funeral FAQs</a></li><li><a title="What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/226617/what-do-veteran-dies">What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Who Was Roy Lichtenstein and Why Was He So Important?" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.artnews.com/list/art-news/artists/who-was-roy-lichtenstein-famous-works-1234690187/education-and-early-career/">Who Was Roy Lichtenstein and Why Was He So Important?</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>ASK US ANYTHING<br>
We answer questions about eligibilty for membership</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Our guest is Brad Hibbard, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs Chief Strategy Officer. Brad works with a dedicated group of Assistance Dog Instructors who provide Guide Dogs and Service dogs for civilians, first responders and U.S. Military veterans throughout the United States and Canada. </p>

<p>Brad talks about what goes into selecting and training a service dog, discusses the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs, ADA rules and more.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Legionnaires, veterans, receive Royal Caribbean treatment during on-board salute.<br>
Making Arrangements: planning ahead for your funeral<br>
Celebrity Veteran: Pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein</p><p>Special Guest: Brad Hibbard.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/7XCNglbzuDQ">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="11 things you need to know about the LEGION Act | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/246558/11-things-you-need-know-about-legion-act">11 things you need to know about the LEGION Act | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Membership: Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/faq">Membership: Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Contact a Membership Liaison | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/contactus">Contact a Membership Liaison | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Service Dogs for Veterans Charity in NY - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/">Service Dogs for Veterans Charity in NY - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="Prison Puppy Program - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/HowtoHelp/WeekendPuppyRaising/Prison_Puppy_Program/AV/DogPrograms/prisonpuppyprogram.aspx?hkey=3222b4fb-3ed7-455e-b1c9-1c15befbd759&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwncWvBhD_ARIsAEb2HW8zSf1R2r27lhvOhjoIsGFHGvhUGXEKS7m-s8b7Zb6kG4gZkmJbZzoaAouHEALw_wcB">Prison Puppy Program - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="Service Dog Application" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/getaservicedog/Apply%20Now/FastForms/AVDServiceDogApplication.aspx?ID=413142&amp;hkey=7a63afaf-3a4e-4b2f-892a-c6b2368e0f3a#vaff">Service Dog Application</a></li><li><a title="Training Tuesday January 2024: Be The One - Empowering Veterans Through Service Animals on Vimeo" rel="nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/910840573">Training Tuesday January 2024: Be The One - Empowering Veterans Through Service Animals on Vimeo</a></li><li><a title="Travel with a Service Dog - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/CareSupport/travel_with_a_servicedog/AV/Care-Support/traveltips.aspx?hkey=ef152a67-c9af-4cc7-8bc1-33e6aef2ab4b">Travel with a Service Dog - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="America&#39;s VetDogs -Donate Now" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/Contribution/AVD_DonateNow.aspx">America's VetDogs -Donate Now</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Honors Veterans | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/our-travels/12143/royal-caribbean-cruise-line-honors-veterans">Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Honors Veterans | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Home - My HealtheVet - My HealtheVet" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/home">Home - My HealtheVet - My HealtheVet</a></li><li><a title="Funeral FAQs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals/Funeral-Information/Funeral-FAQs">Funeral FAQs</a></li><li><a title="What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/226617/what-do-veteran-dies">What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Who Was Roy Lichtenstein and Why Was He So Important?" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.artnews.com/list/art-news/artists/who-was-roy-lichtenstein-famous-works-1234690187/education-and-early-career/">Who Was Roy Lichtenstein and Why Was He So Important?</a></li></ul>]]>
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