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    • New monthly report shows Legion’s impact
      December 10, 2018

      New monthly report shows Legion’s impact

    • American Legion testifies on military sexual trauma, PTSD claims
      December 6, 2018

      American Legion testifies on military sexual trauma, PTSD claims

    • VA secretary assures reimbursement for missed, underpaid GI Bill benefits
      December 4, 2018

      VA secretary assures reimbursement for missed, underpaid GI Bill benefits

    • VA to prioritize pending benefits appeals for hurricane victims
      November 1, 2018

      VA to prioritize pending benefits appeals for hurricane victims

    • Legion to Congress: Provide long-delayed justice to Blue Water Navy veterans
      September 19, 2018

      Legion to Congress: Provide long-delayed justice to Blue Water Navy veterans

    • Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans
      December 11, 2018

      Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans

    • Event on tap for veteran entrepreneurs in New Jersey
      November 1, 2018

      Event on tap for veteran entrepreneurs in New Jersey

    • Online job board aims to help veterans find work
      September 20, 2018

      Online job board aims to help veterans find work

    • Legion’s LinkedIn page achieves milestone
      September 10, 2018

      Legion’s LinkedIn page achieves milestone

    • Helping veterans find civilian jobs
      September 5, 2018

      Helping veterans find civilian jobs

    • Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans
      December 11, 2018

      Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans

    • American Legion GI Bill exhibit headed back to Texas
      September 19, 2018

      American Legion GI Bill exhibit headed back to Texas

    • Legion helps provide employment opportunities for military community
      August 29, 2018

      Legion helps provide employment opportunities for military community

    • Legion task force addresses challenges to sourcing veterans seeking employment
      August 27, 2018

      Legion task force addresses challenges to sourcing veterans seeking employment

    • Veteran employment success, improvements to TAP, more shared with commission
      August 26, 2018

      Veteran employment success, improvements to TAP, more shared with commission

    • New program will bring health care to veterans
      December 10, 2018

      New program will bring health care to veterans

    • Legion invites Tucson, Ariz., veterans to discuss VA care
      December 4, 2018

      Legion invites Tucson, Ariz., veterans to discuss VA care

    • Reistad: Legion will work with VA to ensure delivery of best care
      November 19, 2018

      Reistad: Legion will work with VA to ensure delivery of best care

    • Take on Hep C campaign wraps up
      November 19, 2018

      Take on Hep C campaign wraps up

    • VA rates 70 percent of its nursing homes as failures
      November 14, 2018

      VA rates 70 percent of its nursing homes as failures

    • New monthly report shows Legion’s impact
      December 10, 2018

      New monthly report shows Legion’s impact

    • Giving Tuesday donations fuel American Legion programs
      December 5, 2018

      Giving Tuesday donations fuel American Legion programs

    • Arizona Legion Riders bringing toys to area youth
      November 29, 2018

      Arizona Legion Riders bringing toys to area youth

    • Dishing out blessings to veterans in need
      November 20, 2018

      Dishing out blessings to veterans in need

    • Alaska VA feeds veterans free meal with Legion support
      November 16, 2018

      Alaska VA feeds veterans free meal with Legion support

    • 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

    • You need a financial GPS
      August 20, 2018

      You need a financial GPS

    • 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

    • OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower
      May 10, 2018

      OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower

    • $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower
      April 26, 2018

      $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower

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  • Military missions, alliance dominate commander’s visit to Korea
  • Army rides strong defense to 17-10 victory over Navy
  • Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans
  • Indiana Blue Star Program to host fifth annual Spirit of Christmas
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    Legion Riders chapter makes special delivery to area veterans
  • Relief efforts continue in wake of California fire
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    Relief efforts continue in wake of California fire
  • Military missions, alliance dominate commander’s visit to Korea
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    Military missions, alliance dominate commander’s visit to Korea
  • Army rides strong defense to 17-10 victory over Navy
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    Army rides strong defense to 17-10 victory over Navy
  • Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans
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    Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans
  • Indiana Blue Star Program to host fifth annual Spirit of Christmas
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    Indiana Blue Star Program to host fifth annual Spirit of Christmas
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    New program will bring health care to veterans
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Maryland Post 109 Children's Christmas Party

Maryland Post 109 Children's Christmas Party

American Legion well represented during Vietnam Memorial Ceremony

American Legion well represented during Vietnam Memorial Ceremony

Tucson honors veterans with 99th annual parade

Tucson honors veterans with 99th annual parade

World War I Wreath Laying Tribute to the States and Territories

World War I Wreath Laying Tribute to the States and Territories

Armistice Day Centennial Sacred Service, Military and Veterans Salute

Armistice Day Centennial Sacred Service, Military and Veterans Salute

A tribute to the women of World War I

A tribute to the women of World War I

Loveland, Colo., Veterans Day festivities

Loveland, Colo., Veterans Day festivities

WWI concert connects community, helps local veterans

WWI concert connects community, helps local veterans

New York Legion members march in 'America's Parade'

New York Legion members march in 'America's Parade'

Buffalo community honors area veterans

Buffalo community honors area veterans

CNY Veterans Day Expo

CNY Veterans Day Expo

Sun City, Ariz., Post 94's pancake breakfast

Sun City, Ariz., Post 94's pancake breakfast

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