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    • VA reaches 1 million in military exposure screenings
      January 4, 2023

      VA reaches 1 million in military exposure screenings

    • VA now processing all PACT Act claims
      December 29, 2022

      VA now processing all PACT Act claims

    • American Legion welcomes ‘victories for veterans’ in budget agreement
      December 23, 2022

      American Legion welcomes ‘victories for veterans’ in budget agreement

    • Legion to HVAC: Expanding VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit a ‘thank you’ for service
      December 15, 2022

      Legion to HVAC: Expanding VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit a ‘thank you’ for service

    • Legion leads call for fixing GI benefits for Guard, Reserves
      December 14, 2022

      Legion leads call for fixing GI benefits for Guard, Reserves

    • Upcoming job fairs include event at Washington Conference
      January 12, 2023

      Upcoming job fairs include event at Washington Conference

    • Task Force Movement: ‘Running at warp speed’
      December 15, 2022

      Task Force Movement: ‘Running at warp speed’

    • Legion report: critical U.S. economic needs can be met by veterans
      November 10, 2022

      Legion report: critical U.S. economic needs can be met by veterans

    • Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage
      September 29, 2022

      Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage

    • Task force aims to take action to help veteran-owned small businesses
      August 29, 2022

      Task force aims to take action to help veteran-owned small businesses

    • California Legionnaires getting free access to Google Cloud Skills Boost
      January 13, 2023

      California Legionnaires getting free access to Google Cloud Skills Boost

    • Montana post supporting community, local teachers
      January 10, 2023

      Montana post supporting community, local teachers

    • Time for a fresh look at the Army Alumni idea
      November 2, 2022

      Time for a fresh look at the Army Alumni idea

    • Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it
      August 31, 2022

      Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it

    • Awards honor those who assist veterans, provide homes
      August 27, 2022

      Awards honor those who assist veterans, provide homes

    • A victory for World War II veterans
      January 25, 2023

      A victory for World War II veterans

    • All veterans in suicidal crisis can now get free mental health care from VA
      January 18, 2023

      All veterans in suicidal crisis can now get free mental health care from VA

    • VA app achieves 1 million download milestone
      January 18, 2023

      VA app achieves 1 million download milestone

    • VA proposes rule that would waive copays for eligible Native American, Alaska Native veterans
      January 11, 2023

      VA proposes rule that would waive copays for eligible Native American, Alaska Native veterans

    • VA reaches 1 million in military exposure screenings
      January 4, 2023

      VA reaches 1 million in military exposure screenings

    • Maine department commander surprised with big OCW donation for special project
      January 25, 2023

      Maine department commander surprised with big OCW donation for special project

    • OCW grants: over $360,000 help servicemembers, veterans 
      January 10, 2023

      OCW grants: over $360,000 help servicemembers, veterans 

    • OCW assists active-duty gamers, Irreverent Warriors
      December 22, 2022

      OCW assists active-duty gamers, Irreverent Warriors

    • ‘Our Country’s Veterans’ comic book gets a refresh 
      November 9, 2022

      ‘Our Country’s Veterans’ comic book gets a refresh 

    • Operation A.L.F. dogs give comfort to children
      October 12, 2022

      Operation A.L.F. dogs give comfort to children

    • Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration
      September 23, 2022

      Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration

    • South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. Veteran America
      September 14, 2022

      South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. Veteran America

    • A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’
      June 6, 2022

      A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’

    • Honoring the role of women veterans
      March 22, 2022

      Honoring the role of women veterans

    • A year of gains for women veterans
      March 10, 2022

      A year of gains for women veterans

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  • Legion lays out priorities for a new Congress
  • Six veterans join HVAC
  • Georgia Riders chapter provides big financial support for other nonprofits while raising profile in community
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  • VA housed more than 40,000 homeless veterans in 2022
  • Hazing and bullying take mental toll on deployed soldiers, study finds
  • U.S. pulls trigger on sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine
  • Legion lays out priorities for a new Congress
  • Six veterans join HVAC
  • Georgia Riders chapter provides big financial support for other nonprofits while raising profile in community
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SE4-EP143 Tango Alpha Lima: Army H2F with Lt. Col. Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow

SE4-EP143 Tango Alpha Lima: Army H2F with Lt. Col. Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow

SE4-EP142 Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy

SE4-EP142 Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy

Wisconsin American Legion hikes for suicide awareness

Wisconsin American Legion hikes for suicide awareness

SE4-EP141 Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2023 Recap

SE4-EP141 Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2023 Recap

SE4-EP140 Tango Alpha Lima: Connecticut State Trooper Kyle Kaelberer

SE4-EP140 Tango Alpha Lima: Connecticut State Trooper Kyle Kaelberer

Michigan American Legion Family joins Wreaths Across America

Michigan American Legion Family joins Wreaths Across America

South Carolina American Legion remembers veterans with Wreaths Across America

South Carolina American Legion remembers veterans with Wreaths Across America

National Emergency Fund Grants help American Legion Family in Florida

National Emergency Fund Grants help American Legion Family in Florida

New Mexico American Legion Family brings Christmas to their community

New Mexico American Legion Family brings Christmas to their community

SE3-EP138 Tango Alpha Lima: Give An Hour CEO Dr. Trina Clayeux

SE3-EP138 Tango Alpha Lima: Give An Hour CEO Dr. Trina Clayeux

Florida American Legion Family still trying to recover from Hurricane Ian

Florida American Legion Family still trying to recover from Hurricane Ian

SE3-EP137 Tango Alpha Lima: Fitness and Wellness with certified personal trainer Jennifer Campbell

SE3-EP137 Tango Alpha Lima: Fitness and Wellness with certified personal trainer Jennifer Campbell

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  • VA housed more than 40,000 homeless veterans in 2022
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    VA housed more than 40,000 homeless veterans in 2022
  • Hazing and bullying take mental toll on deployed soldiers, study finds
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    Hazing and bullying take mental toll on deployed soldiers, study finds
  • U.S. pulls trigger on sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine
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    U.S. pulls trigger on sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine
  • Legion lays out priorities for a new Congress
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    Legion lays out priorities for a new Congress
  • Six veterans join HVAC
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    Six veterans join HVAC
  • Georgia Riders chapter provides big financial support for other nonprofits while raising profile in community
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    Georgia Riders chapter provides big financial support for other nonprofits while raising profile in community
  • Maine department commander surprised with big OCW donation for special project
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    Maine department commander surprised with big OCW donation for special project
  • Sons, submit your Snapshots and Videos of Service
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    Sons, submit your Snapshots and Videos of Service
  • Legionnaire leading effort to combat extremism in military, veteran communities
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    Legionnaire leading effort to combat extremism in military, veteran communities
  • Police dog named in support of Ohio Legion post
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    Police dog named in support of Ohio Legion post
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National commander Troiola visits Okinawa

National commander Troiola visits Okinawa

National commander Troiola visits the department of Hawaii

National commander Troiola visits the department of Hawaii

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Oregon

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Oregon

Michigan Legion Family participates in Wreaths Across America 

Michigan Legion Family participates in Wreaths Across America 

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Oregon

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Oregon

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arkansas

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arkansas

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Troiola visits the department of New York

National Commander Troiola visits the department of New York

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Maine

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Maine

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Vermont

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Vermont

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