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    • Biden signs proclamation naming July 16 as National Atomic Veterans Day
      July 15, 2021

      Biden signs proclamation naming July 16 as National Atomic Veterans Day

    • VA expands list of illnesses presumed to have been caused by Agent Orange
      June 2, 2021

      VA expands list of illnesses presumed to have been caused by Agent Orange

    • VA to automatically review thousands of 'Blue Water' Navy claims
      May 19, 2021

      VA to automatically review thousands of 'Blue Water' Navy claims

    • House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day
      May 5, 2021

      House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day

    • American Legion weighs in on pending veterans’ legislation
      April 21, 2021

      American Legion weighs in on pending veterans’ legislation

    • Overqualified, unfulfilled
      July 21, 2021

      Overqualified, unfulfilled

    • SBA announces community navigator pilot program
      July 2, 2021

      SBA announces community navigator pilot program

    • Virtual career fair set for June 10
      May 5, 2021

      Virtual career fair set for June 10

    • Aid available for restaurants, other businesses through SBA
      May 5, 2021

      Aid available for restaurants, other businesses through SBA

    • ‘Everyone’s service matters’
      April 13, 2021

      ‘Everyone’s service matters’

    • Changes to VA education benefits go into effect Aug. 1 
      July 21, 2021

      Changes to VA education benefits go into effect Aug. 1 

    • Court decides millions of veterans are eligible for more GI Bill benefits
      July 14, 2021

      Court decides millions of veterans are eligible for more GI Bill benefits

    • VA, Department of Labor release high-demand occupation list for retraining assistance program
      March 31, 2021

      VA, Department of Labor release high-demand occupation list for retraining assistance program

    • Linking veterans with jobs
      March 22, 2021

      Linking veterans with jobs

    • Ready to rebuild: license to drive
      March 22, 2021

      Ready to rebuild: license to drive

    • VA program brings cancer care to over 50,000 veterans
      July 15, 2021

      VA program brings cancer care to over 50,000 veterans

    • South Dakota Legion Family members come together for ‘common cause’
      July 14, 2021

      South Dakota Legion Family members come together for ‘common cause’

    • VA to announce changes to multibillion-dollar overhaul of electronic health record system
      July 7, 2021

      VA to announce changes to multibillion-dollar overhaul of electronic health record system

    • ‘Deficiencies remain’: Bill would address issues with Veterans Crisis Line
      July 1, 2021

      ‘Deficiencies remain’: Bill would address issues with Veterans Crisis Line

    • VA Secretary visits American Legion COVID-19 vaccine clinic
      June 24, 2021

      VA Secretary visits American Legion COVID-19 vaccine clinic

    • $1 per member earned Legion post CWF 100 percent banner
      July 14, 2021

      $1 per member earned Legion post CWF 100 percent banner

    • Virginia Post 1703 members and youth track 100 Miles for Hope
      July 8, 2021

      Virginia Post 1703 members and youth track 100 Miles for Hope

    • New bike helps disabled veteran exercise, enjoy the outdoors
      July 1, 2021

      New bike helps disabled veteran exercise, enjoy the outdoors

    • CWF ends program year with over $435,000 in donations
      June 9, 2021

      CWF ends program year with over $435,000 in donations

    • American Legion grant supports visually impaired, homeless veterans
      May 26, 2021

      American Legion grant supports visually impaired, homeless veterans

    • Go lean for the holidays
      November 20, 2020

      Go lean for the holidays

    • Is now the right time to buy a new vehicle?
      October 20, 2020

      Is now the right time to buy a new vehicle?

    • What to know before tapping your nest egg
      September 29, 2020

      What to know before tapping your nest egg

    • Military spouses’ best financial advice
      August 26, 2020

      Military spouses’ best financial advice

    • Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic
      July 21, 2020

      Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic

    • American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’
      May 6, 2021

      American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’

    • VA’s Million Veterans Program seeks to enroll more women veterans
      April 7, 2021

      VA’s Million Veterans Program seeks to enroll more women veterans

    • One year and growing for the Tango Alpha Lima podcast
      March 30, 2021

      One year and growing for the Tango Alpha Lima podcast

    • Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans
      March 25, 2021

      Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans

    • American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month
      March 23, 2021

      American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month

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American Legion Boys Nation delegates visit National Mall

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American Legion Air Rifle Championship returns to Colorado Springs

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2021 American Legion Boys Nation Senate Pro Tempore

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2021 American Legion Boys Nation senators sworn in

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SE2-EP60 Tango Alpha Lima: Time running out for translators. missing weapons and Boys Nation 75

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California American Legion members kick of 100 Miles for Hope breakout challenge

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2021 American Legion Legacy Run Registration Open

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SE2-EP59 Tango Alpha Lima: Post-military careers with guest Matt Disher

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    American Legion names 2021 precision, sporter national champions
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    American Legion air rifle program is ‘about the youth’
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    Legion air rifle finals set with 16 youth marksmen advancing
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    Legionnaire receives high school diploma 72 years after joining Army
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    Alwyn Cashe to receive Medal of Honor posthumously
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2021 American Legion Boys Nation – Day 3

2021 American Legion Boys Nation – Day 3

ALR Chapter 21 100 Miles for Hope Ride

ALR Chapter 21 100 Miles for Hope Ride

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2021 American Legion Boys Nation – Day 2

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2021 American Legion Boys Nation – Day 1

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 New York

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New York

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Jersey

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Jersey

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Illinois

Palou pulls off victory at Road America

Palou pulls off victory at Road America

99-year old D-Day veteran receives long-delayed Purple Heart 

99-year old D-Day veteran receives long-delayed Purple Heart 

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Louisiana

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Louisiana

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