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2025 Washington Conference: Matthew Shuman poses for a selfie with National Legislative Division Director Julia Mathis in Washington, D.C.
2025 Washington Conference
Matthew Shuman poses for a selfie with National Legislative Division Director Julia Mathis in Washington, D.C.
2024 Fall Meetings: Matthew Shuman prepares to speak at The American Legion's annual Fall Meetings in Indianapolis, Indiana.
2024 Fall Meetings
Matthew Shuman prepares to speak at The American Legion's annual Fall Meetings in Indianapolis, Indiana.
105th National Convention: Matthew Shuman prepares to speak at The American Legion's 105th National Convention, as seen from the television control room in New Orleans, Louisiana.
105th National Convention
Matthew Shuman prepares to speak at The American Legion's 105th National Convention, as seen from the television control room in New Orleans, Louisiana.
105th National Convention: Matthew Shuman represents the Department of Arizona at The American Legion's 105th National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
105th National Convention
Matthew Shuman represents the Department of Arizona at The American Legion's 105th National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Border Wall at Nogales: Matthew Shuman visits the border wall between the United States and Mexico at Nogales, Arizona.
Border Wall at Nogales
Matthew Shuman visits the border wall between the United States and Mexico at Nogales, Arizona.
The Independence Fund: Matthew Shuman representing The Independence Fund, a veterans' mobility NGO on which he serves as a member of the Board.
The Independence Fund
Matthew Shuman representing The Independence Fund, a veterans' mobility NGO on which he serves as a member of the Board.
American Legion Post 44 Monthly Membership Meeting: Left to right: Benjamin Headen, National Convention Commission; Mike Ragole, Post 44 Commander; and Matthew Shuman.
American Legion Post 44 Monthly Membership Meeting
Left to right: Benjamin Headen, National Convention Commission; Mike Ragole, Post 44 Commander; and Matthew Shuman.
American Legion Post 44 Monthly Membership Meeting: Matthew Shuman (left) shakes the hand of Mike Ragole, Post 44 Commander.
American Legion Post 44 Monthly Membership Meeting
Matthew Shuman (left) shakes the hand of Mike Ragole, Post 44 Commander.
American Legion Post 44 Monthly Membership Meeting: Matthew Shuman speaks at the event in Scottsdale, Arizona.
American Legion Post 44 Monthly Membership Meeting
Matthew Shuman speaks at the event in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Headshot: Headshot of Matthew Shuman.
Headshot
Headshot of Matthew Shuman.
Headshot: Headshot of Matthew Shuman.
Headshot
Headshot of Matthew Shuman.
Toby Keith “That's Country Bro!” Tour: Matthew Shuman backstage with Toby Keith, who assisted The Independence Fund in awarding mobility trackchairs to disabled veterans.
Toby Keith “That's Country Bro!” Tour
Matthew Shuman backstage with Toby Keith, who assisted The Independence Fund in awarding mobility trackchairs to disabled veterans.
The American Legion Washington Conference: Matthew Shuman backstage with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) prior to her addressing the hundreds of Legionnaires in attendance on February 25, 2019.
The American Legion Washington Conference
Matthew Shuman backstage with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) prior to her addressing the hundreds of Legionnaires in attendance on February 25, 2019.
Blue Water Navy Veterans Act: Matthew Shuman speaks at a Senate press conference on December 11, 2018.
Blue Water Navy Veterans Act
Matthew Shuman speaks at a Senate press conference on December 11, 2018.
Arizona Veterans Day Parade: Matthew Shuman is honored as Grand Marshal at the Arizona Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2018.
Arizona Veterans Day Parade
Matthew Shuman is honored as Grand Marshal at the Arizona Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2018.
Post 65 on Legislative Matters: Matthew Shuman presents to veterans and Legion family members at AZ Post 65 on November 11, 2018.
Post 65 on Legislative Matters
Matthew Shuman presents to veterans and Legion family members at AZ Post 65 on November 11, 2018.
VA MISSION Act: Matthew Shuman with Vice President Pence just after President Trump signed the VA MISSION Act into law.
VA MISSION Act
Matthew Shuman with Vice President Pence just after President Trump signed the VA MISSION Act into law.
The American Legion Scholarship Breakfast: Matthew Shuman with fellow Army veteran, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) on June 6, 2018.
The American Legion Scholarship Breakfast
Matthew Shuman with fellow Army veteran, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) on June 6, 2018.
The American Legion Washington Conference: Left to right: National Legislative Chairman Paul Dillard; National Commander Denise Rohan; and Matthew Shuman.
The American Legion Washington Conference
Left to right: National Legislative Chairman Paul Dillard; National Commander Denise Rohan; and Matthew Shuman.
House Committee on Financial Services: Matthew Shuman testifies at a Congressional hearing on January 9, 2018.
House Committee on Financial Services
Matthew Shuman testifies at a Congressional hearing on January 9, 2018.
The American Legion's Legislative Priorities Testimony: Left to right: Matthew Shuman; National Commander Denise Rohan; and Louis Celli, Jr.
The American Legion's Legislative Priorities Testimony
Left to right: Matthew Shuman; National Commander Denise Rohan; and Louis Celli, Jr.
The American Legion Commemorative Coin Act: Matthew Shuman stands outside of the Oval Office after President Trump signs The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act.
The American Legion Commemorative Coin Act
Matthew Shuman stands outside of the Oval Office after President Trump signs The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act.
The American Legion Commemorative Coin Act: Matthew Shuman and Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) just prior to The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act passing the House of Representatives.
The American Legion Commemorative Coin Act
Matthew Shuman and Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) just prior to The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act passing the House of Representatives.
The American Legion National Convention: Matthew Shuman with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) with a rifle given to the Senator as an award for his judicial service.
The American Legion National Convention
Matthew Shuman with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) with a rifle given to the Senator as an award for his judicial service.
House Committee on Veterans Affairs: Matthew Shuman testifies on American Legion priorities and the President's Proposed Budget, proudly representing Post 44.
House Committee on Veterans Affairs
Matthew Shuman testifies on American Legion priorities and the President's Proposed Budget, proudly representing Post 44.