

The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with 2.4 million members in nearly 14,000 posts in nearly every community in America. The Legion, established by an act of Congress in 1919, was instrumental in getting the original GI Bill through Congress and the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Learn more

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Distinguished Warfare Medal cancelled
Legion leader says, "for once and for all, say no to TRICARE fee increases!"
Legion: Change VA claims process, not priorities
American Legion Commander: CBS Should Apologize for Insulting Vietnam War Veterans
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