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      March 10, 2020

      VA hoping to get newly transitioning veterans off to solid start

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      March 10, 2020

      Secretary: VA taking steps on coronavirus protection

    • American Legion, VBA to discuss Blue Water Navy act live on LinkedIn
      February 27, 2020

      American Legion, VBA to discuss Blue Water Navy act live on LinkedIn

    • Three big deals in the quest for VBA’s 'best year ever'
      February 19, 2020

      Three big deals in the quest for VBA’s 'best year ever'

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      February 10, 2020

      Indiana Legion post hosting veterans outreach effort

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      March 19, 2020

      FAST TRACK

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      March 9, 2020

      Transition assistance a foundation for returning to civilian life

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      March 5, 2020

      Legion, Hiring Our Heroes bring employers, job seekers face to face

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      February 19, 2020

      POSTPONED Entrepreneur summit March 18 in Las Cruces

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      January 29, 2020

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      March 26, 2020

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      February 11, 2020

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      January 9, 2020

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      November 21, 2019

      Advance 500 scholarship benefits Legion families

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      April 2, 2020

      COVID-19 stimulus bill provides nearly $20B to VA

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      March 27, 2020

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      March 26, 2020

      VA COVID-19 news: hiring retired staff, GI Bill benefits continue

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      March 24, 2020

      Veterans Crisis Line available around the clock

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      March 20, 2020

      What the COVID-19 pandemic means for VA health care facilities

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      March 25, 2020

      Florida post still serving through after-school program

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      March 23, 2020

      Legion Family offers meals to children affected by school closures

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      March 19, 2020

      To Strengthen America, Episode 7: Children & Youth

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      March 18, 2020

      TFA application procedures with the coronavirus

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      January 24, 2020

      OCW donation brightens spirits at Indiana Veterans Home

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      January 17, 2020

      Are you aligned?

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      December 17, 2019

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      October 18, 2019

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      Frightening facts about Americans' personal finances

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      March 17, 2020

      ‘We can do it:' The history of women in military service

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      October 10, 2019

      The tall black boots

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      August 1, 2019

      2 Legionnaires to compete for Ms. Veteran America

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      April 29, 2019

      PNC Rohan among women veterans honored in Virginia

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      April 27, 2019

      Women in the military: ‘We want to do our part’

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  • JSSP Legion team wins state championship, breaks scoring record
  • American Legion Family members continue to serve despite COVID-19
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    March Impact Report: Legion steps up in the face of pandemic
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    COVID-19 stimulus bill provides nearly $20B to VA
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National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of South Dakota

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of South Dakota

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National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Michigan

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60th annual Washington Conference

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Mexico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Mexico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of North Dakota

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of North Dakota

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Oklahoma

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Oklahoma

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Puerto Rico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Puerto Rico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kentucky

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kentucky

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National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Arkansas

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Texas Legion assists Fort Hood service members

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