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    • VA offers toxic exposure screenings to enrolled veterans
      December 5, 2022

      VA offers toxic exposure screenings to enrolled veterans

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      December 1, 2022

      Legion-supported legislation capping fees for lawyers representing Camp Lejeune Marines introduced

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      December 1, 2022

      VA prioritizing PACT Act benefits for cancer patients

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      November 30, 2022

      Oklahoma Legion post recognized for claims efforts during pandemic

    • VA to award scholarship for aspiring mental health professionals
      November 28, 2022

      VA to award scholarship for aspiring mental health professionals

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      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

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      August 29, 2022

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

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      August 26, 2022

      Hiring Our Heroes: ‘No wrong doors here’

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      August 24, 2022

      Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention

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      November 2, 2022

      Time for a fresh look at the Army Alumni idea

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      August 31, 2022

      Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it

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      August 27, 2022

      Awards honor those who assist veterans, provide homes

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      August 24, 2022

      Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention

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      August 12, 2022

      American Legion National Convention hosting job fair, career, credentialing events for vets, families

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      December 7, 2022

      Legion forges solutions at Bronx VA visit  

    • VA offers toxic exposure screenings to enrolled veterans
      December 5, 2022

      VA offers toxic exposure screenings to enrolled veterans

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      December 1, 2022

      VA prioritizing PACT Act benefits for cancer patients

    • VA to award scholarship for aspiring mental health professionals
      November 28, 2022

      VA to award scholarship for aspiring mental health professionals

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      November 16, 2022

      Legion invites Bronx-area veterans to town hall

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      November 9, 2022

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

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      October 12, 2022

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

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      September 20, 2022

      Two CWF recipients share impact made by Legion grant

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      August 31, 2022

      South Dakota cabinet member briefs national convention on state youth program

    • Legion grant provides 7,235 free medical trips for children 
      August 31, 2022

      Legion grant provides 7,235 free medical trips for children 

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

      Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration

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      September 14, 2022

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

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      June 6, 2022

      A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’

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      March 22, 2022

      Honoring the role of women veterans

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      March 10, 2022

      A year of gains for women veterans

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California American Legion member rows across the Atlantic to raise awareness of veteran suicide

California American Legion member rows across the Atlantic to raise awareness of veteran suicide

American Legion Legacy Scholarship recipient protecting oceans

American Legion Legacy Scholarship recipient protecting oceans

SE3-EP136 Tango Alpha Lima: Fighting the physical inactivity epidemic with Dr. Dan Bornstein

SE3-EP136 Tango Alpha Lima: Fighting the physical inactivity epidemic with Dr. Dan Bornstein

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Remembering the lessons of the Exxon-Valdez

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SE3-EP135 Tango Alpha Lima: President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition with Rob Wilkins

American Legion National Commander visits Coast Guard Stations in Oregon

American Legion National Commander visits Coast Guard Stations in Oregon

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American Legion invites Trailblazer fans to "Be The One"

West Virginia American Legion Post engaging young families

West Virginia American Legion Post engaging young families

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SE3-EP134 Tango Alpha Lima: VET Tv CEO Waco Hoover

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  • New Mexico Legion post bringing Christmas to local families
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    New Mexico Legion post bringing Christmas to local families
  • Congress agrees to scrap military coronavirus vaccine mandate, advances largest troop pay increase in 20 years
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    Congress agrees to scrap military coronavirus vaccine mandate, advances largest troop pay increase in 20 years
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    Here’s how to support ‘Be the One’
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    A day of bravery
  • OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: Cpl. Charles A. Williams comes home
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    OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: Cpl. Charles A. Williams comes home
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    Legion forges solutions at Bronx VA visit  
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    How to use AmazonSmile to boost Legion
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    Pennsylvania Legion Riders chapter engaging community while honoring veterans
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    Continuing a legacy of respect
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    Verlander, Realmuto, Scherzer named to All-MLB Team
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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

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Indiana

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Indiana

National Commander Troiola visits the Department of Missouri

National Commander Troiola visits the Department of Missouri

82nd Airborne All-American Week

82nd Airborne All-American Week

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Texas

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Texas

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