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    • The man who saved the GI Bill
      February 17, 2019

      The man who saved the GI Bill

    • Commemorative coin, record month of giving atop February report
      February 14, 2019

      Commemorative coin, record month of giving atop February report

    • The American Legion's top 12 legislative priorities for Congress
      February 7, 2019

      The American Legion's top 12 legislative priorities for Congress

    • Blue Water Navy decision advances case for Agent Orange benefits
      January 31, 2019

      Blue Water Navy decision advances case for Agent Orange benefits

    • Post event 'representative of what the Legion is all about'
      January 29, 2019

      Post event 'representative of what the Legion is all about'

    • American Legion to host military hiring fair in D.C.
      January 30, 2019

      American Legion to host military hiring fair in D.C.

    • A look at February's job fairs
      January 29, 2019

      A look at February's job fairs

    • New law will help veteran entrepreneurs
      January 23, 2019

      New law will help veteran entrepreneurs

    • January report shows Legion impact in benefits, jobs and social media
      January 16, 2019

      January report shows Legion impact in benefits, jobs and social media

    • Department of Texas sponsoring veterans career fair
      January 15, 2019

      Department of Texas sponsoring veterans career fair

    • The man who saved the GI Bill
      February 17, 2019

      The man who saved the GI Bill

    • Commemorative coin, record month of giving atop February report
      February 14, 2019

      Commemorative coin, record month of giving atop February report

    • 'This is the best thing that I've ever done'
      February 13, 2019

      'This is the best thing that I've ever done'

    • American Legion GI Bill exhibit headed to Georgia
      February 4, 2019

      American Legion GI Bill exhibit headed to Georgia

    • GI Bill exhibit headed to Arkansas
      January 10, 2019

      GI Bill exhibit headed to Arkansas

    • Commemorative coin, record month of giving atop February report
      February 14, 2019

      Commemorative coin, record month of giving atop February report

    • West Los Angeles VA may finally be on track to help homeless veterans
      February 14, 2019

      West Los Angeles VA may finally be on track to help homeless veterans

    • The American Legion's top 12 legislative priorities for Congress
      February 7, 2019

      The American Legion's top 12 legislative priorities for Congress

    • VA adjusts access standards as part of Mission Act
      January 30, 2019

      VA adjusts access standards as part of Mission Act

    • American Legion invites Palo Alto, Calif., area veterans to discuss VA care
      January 28, 2019

      American Legion invites Palo Alto, Calif., area veterans to discuss VA care

    • Legion urging support for, passage of Pay Our Coast Guard Act
      February 15, 2019

      Legion urging support for, passage of Pay Our Coast Guard Act

    • Commemorative coin, record month of giving atop February report
      February 14, 2019

      Commemorative coin, record month of giving atop February report

    • TFA has record-breaking month with over $1 million in grants
      February 12, 2019

      TFA has record-breaking month with over $1 million in grants

    • American Legion TFA applications will resume normal process
      January 26, 2019

      American Legion TFA applications will resume normal process

    • National commander calls on Congress, White House to work out differences
      January 25, 2019

      National commander calls on Congress, White House to work out differences

    • Six ways to use technology in 2019
      December 20, 2018

      Six ways to use technology in 2019

    • How to talk to your aging parents
      November 20, 2018

      How to talk to your aging parents

    • Yes, you still need an estate plan
      October 19, 2018

      Yes, you still need an estate plan

    • Don't let your car become a submarine
      September 20, 2018

      Don't let your car become a submarine

    • USAA CEO: The needs of veterans, their families are as great as ever
      August 29, 2018

      USAA CEO: The needs of veterans, their families are as great as ever

    • Spirit of Service recipient embarking on lifetime of volunteering
      February 11, 2019

      Spirit of Service recipient embarking on lifetime of volunteering

    • The American Legion's top 12 legislative priorities for Congress
      February 7, 2019

      The American Legion's top 12 legislative priorities for Congress

    • New PSAs on Legion's Vimeo channel
      September 1, 2018

      New PSAs on Legion's Vimeo channel

    • Legion to host small business conference for women veterans, spouses
      July 16, 2018

      Legion to host small business conference for women veterans, spouses

    • Still serving her fellow veterans
      June 6, 2018

      Still serving her fellow veterans

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    Legion urging support for, passage of Pay Our Coast Guard Act
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    New blood as The American Legion turns 100
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    Commemorative coin, record month of giving atop February report
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    West Los Angeles VA may finally be on track to help homeless veterans
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GI Bill exhibit arrives in Georgia

GI Bill exhibit arrives in Georgia

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Puerto Rico

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Puerto Rico

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Kentucky

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Kentucky

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Arizona

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Arizona

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Oregon

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Oregon

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of California

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of California

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Mississippi

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Mississippi

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Louisiana

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Louisiana

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Connecticut

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Connecticut

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Hawaii

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Hawaii

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Missouri

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Missouri

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Arkansas

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Arkansas

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