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    • North Carolina American Legion bringing VA benefits assistance to area veterans
      October 27, 2022

      North Carolina American Legion bringing VA benefits assistance to area veterans

    • TRICARE changes force 15,000 pharmacies out of network
      October 27, 2022

      TRICARE changes force 15,000 pharmacies out of network

    • Legion inks MOU on Camp Lejeune Justice Act
      October 25, 2022

      Legion inks MOU on Camp Lejeune Justice Act

    • Disabled veterans, military retirees see record COLA increase
      October 20, 2022

      Disabled veterans, military retirees see record COLA increase

    • Veterans, be wary of PACT Act scammers
      October 6, 2022

      Veterans, be wary of PACT Act scammers

    • 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

    • Hiring Our Heroes: ‘No wrong doors here’
      August 26, 2022

      Hiring Our Heroes: ‘No wrong doors here’

    • Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention
      August 24, 2022

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

    • 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

    • Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention
      August 24, 2022

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

    • American Legion National Convention hosting job fair, career, credentialing events for vets, families
      August 12, 2022

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

    • Legion invites Bronx-area veterans to town hall
      November 16, 2022

      Legion invites Bronx-area veterans to town hall

    • VA offers at-home colorectal cancer screening kits
      November 14, 2022

      VA offers at-home colorectal cancer screening kits

    • VA fights back against food insecurity
      November 10, 2022

      VA fights back against food insecurity

    • Court rules that VA must reimburse veterans for emergency care at non-VA facilities 
      November 3, 2022

      Court rules that VA must reimburse veterans for emergency care at non-VA facilities 

    • North Carolina American Legion bringing VA benefits assistance to area veterans
      October 27, 2022

      North Carolina American Legion bringing VA benefits assistance to area veterans

    • ‘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

    • Two CWF recipients share impact made by Legion grant
      September 20, 2022

      Two CWF recipients share impact made by Legion grant

    • South Dakota cabinet member briefs national convention on state youth program
      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

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

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

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

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

110822 Veterans Day Program Palo Alto

110822 Veterans Day Program Palo Alto

SE3-EP133 Tango Alpha Lima: 49-year-old NDSCS Wildcats Defensive Lineman and ND-ANG Sgt. Ray Ruschel

SE3-EP133 Tango Alpha Lima: 49-year-old NDSCS Wildcats Defensive Lineman and ND-ANG Sgt. Ray Ruschel

New York American Legion turns to yoga for healing

New York American Legion turns to yoga for healing

Georgia American Legion hosts retreat for suicide awareness

Georgia American Legion hosts retreat for suicide awareness

Massachusetts American Legion share's

Massachusetts American Legion share's "Be The One" initiative with their community.

SE3-EP132 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired U.S. Army Old Guard Sergeant of the Guard Chelsea Porterfield

SE3-EP132 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired U.S. Army Old Guard Sergeant of the Guard Chelsea Porterfield

2022 ALWS Champions attend MLB World Series Game 2

2022 ALWS Champions attend MLB World Series Game 2

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  • Share your Wreaths Across America plans with us 
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    Share your Wreaths Across America plans with us 
  • Giving thanks this holiday
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    Giving thanks this holiday
  • Austin to China’s defense chief: US concerned about ‘increasingly dangerous behavior’ in Indo-Pacific
    News
    Austin to China’s defense chief: US concerned about ‘increasingly dangerous behavior’ in Indo-Pacific
  • Special podcast series highlights health and wellness
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    Special podcast series highlights health and wellness
  • Child’s courage against cancer inspires Riders
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    Child’s courage against cancer inspires Riders
  • OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: Ted Williams, Tootsie Rolls and more
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    OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: Ted Williams, Tootsie Rolls and more
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    A revolving outdoor gallery of patriotism and military service
  • 3 Legion Baseball alumni on baseball writers’ ballot for Hall of Fame
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    3 Legion Baseball alumni on baseball writers’ ballot for Hall of Fame
  • Revving up support for Coast Guard Act
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    Revving up support for Coast Guard Act
  • Five Things to Know, Nov. 21, 2022
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    Five Things to Know, Nov. 21, 2022
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    Listen how to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill 
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Photo Galleries

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

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Kansas

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Kansas

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Montana

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Montana

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Louisiana

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Louisiana

Pennsylvania Post renamed to honor Past National Commander

Pennsylvania Post renamed to honor Past National Commander

2022 American Legion National Convention Color Guard Contest

2022 American Legion National Convention Color Guard Contest

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