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    • American Legion speaks with VA about resuming C&P exams
      July 9, 2020

      American Legion speaks with VA about resuming C&P exams

    • Open the VA to all World War II veterans
      June 30, 2020

      Open the VA to all World War II veterans

    • OUR WWII STORY: The Veterans Preference Hiring Act
      June 22, 2020

      OUR WWII STORY: The Veterans Preference Hiring Act

    • National Auxiliary donates $12,500 to American Legion foundations
      June 22, 2020

      National Auxiliary donates $12,500 to American Legion foundations

    • VA backlog of claims grows to 119,000 as work stopped for coronavirus
      June 4, 2020

      VA backlog of claims grows to 119,000 as work stopped for coronavirus

    • Online workshop gives LinkedIn tips to veterans, military spouses
      June 30, 2020

      Online workshop gives LinkedIn tips to veterans, military spouses

    • Online seminar to address Paycheck Protection Program for small business owners
      June 23, 2020

      Online seminar to address Paycheck Protection Program for small business owners

    • An Earned Benefit
      June 18, 2020

      An Earned Benefit

    • It's all in the details when writing a federal resume
      June 16, 2020

      It's all in the details when writing a federal resume

    • Legion hosting online workshops for job seekers
      June 9, 2020

      Legion hosting online workshops for job seekers

    • OUR WWII STORY: The Veterans Preference Hiring Act
      June 22, 2020

      OUR WWII STORY: The Veterans Preference Hiring Act

    • National Veterans Museum helping veterans earn college credit, leadership certification
      June 3, 2020

      National Veterans Museum helping veterans earn college credit, leadership certification

    • American Legion implores White House to protect vets ‘borrower defense’
      May 29, 2020

      American Legion implores White House to protect vets ‘borrower defense’

    • Veterans education program adapts to virtual world
      April 10, 2020

      Veterans education program adapts to virtual world

    • Introduced legislation will protect student veterans during COVID-19 crisis
      March 26, 2020

      Introduced legislation will protect student veterans during COVID-19 crisis

    • American Legion speaks with VA about resuming C&P exams
      July 9, 2020

      American Legion speaks with VA about resuming C&P exams

    • 'It is so crucial for us to be there'
      July 7, 2020

      'It is so crucial for us to be there'

    • Pennsylvania Legion Family providing VA patients a monthly reminder that someone cares
      June 24, 2020

      Pennsylvania Legion Family providing VA patients a monthly reminder that someone cares

    • Cross-country walk ends; PTSD awareness efforts continue
      June 18, 2020

      Cross-country walk ends; PTSD awareness efforts continue

    • Trump unveils 'bold' plan to prevent veteran suicide, but critics say it's not enough
      June 18, 2020

      Trump unveils 'bold' plan to prevent veteran suicide, but critics say it's not enough

    • Nebraska post pays off outstanding lunch account balances of students
      June 30, 2020

      Nebraska post pays off outstanding lunch account balances of students

    • July 1 deadline for Department Children and Youth report
      June 17, 2020

      July 1 deadline for Department Children and Youth report

    • American Legion OCW grant supports vegetable garden for VA patients
      June 12, 2020

      American Legion OCW grant supports vegetable garden for VA patients

    • Legion Family raises $503,000 for the well-being of children
      June 9, 2020

      Legion Family raises $503,000 for the well-being of children

    • American Legion provides 166 televisions for recovering servicemembers
      May 27, 2020

      American Legion provides 166 televisions for recovering servicemembers

    • Personal finance trends
      May 21, 2020

      Personal finance trends

    • Will the SECURE Act make retirement more secure?
      April 20, 2020

      Will the SECURE Act make retirement more secure?

    • Are you aligned?
      January 17, 2020

      Are you aligned?

    • Money moves for the new year
      December 17, 2019

      Money moves for the new year

    • Take it down a notch
      November 20, 2019

      Take it down a notch

    • VA to host live virtual event on women veteran issues
      June 25, 2020

      VA to host live virtual event on women veteran issues

    • ‘We can do it:' The history of women in military service
      March 17, 2020

      ‘We can do it:' The history of women in military service

    • The tall black boots
      October 10, 2019

      The tall black boots

    • 2 Legionnaires to compete for Ms. Veteran America
      August 1, 2019

      2 Legionnaires to compete for Ms. Veteran America

    • PNC Rohan among women veterans honored in Virginia
      April 29, 2019

      PNC Rohan among women veterans honored in Virginia

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Pennsylvania Legion brings celebration to VA patients

Pennsylvania Legion brings celebration to VA patients

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Iowa American Legion rucks to feed the hungry

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American Legion Auxiliary makes donations to American Legion Foundations

American Legion Auxiliary makes donations to American Legion Foundations

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Buddy Watch Walk reaches goal, continues awareness efforts

Colorado Legion honors Old Glory

Colorado Legion honors Old Glory

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    We stand for all veterans, regardless of race, ethnicity or gender
  • Legacy Fund donation period extended
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    Legacy Fund donation period extended
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    Earn the CWF 100 percent per capita banner
  • June impact report highlights traditional, emergency Legion efforts
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    June impact report highlights traditional, emergency Legion efforts
  • Wisconsin plans Engage22 virtual event for veteran suicide awareness
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    Wisconsin plans Engage22 virtual event for veteran suicide awareness
  • American Legion speaks with VA about resuming C&P exams
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    American Legion speaks with VA about resuming C&P exams
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    American Legion Family continues youth support through pandemic
  • Thousands more eligible to give blood to Pentagon’s program as donor restrictions are relaxed
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    Thousands more eligible to give blood to Pentagon’s program as donor restrictions are relaxed
  • Texas Post 100’s ‘giving heart’ provides relief to the homeless
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    Texas Post 100’s ‘giving heart’ provides relief to the homeless
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    Legion Family brings July 4 observances to local communities
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Pennsylvania District brings joy to VA patients

Pennsylvania District brings joy to VA patients

Iowa post rucks for the hungry

Iowa post rucks for the hungry

Flag Day Ceremony in Colorado

Flag Day Ceremony in Colorado

Montana post shares Flag Day with Missoula community

Montana post shares Flag Day with Missoula community

Indiana post honors Old Glory

Indiana post honors Old Glory

Cardington, Ohio, 2020 Memorial Day

Cardington, Ohio, 2020 Memorial Day

Morehead City, N.C., 2020 Memorial Day

Morehead City, N.C., 2020 Memorial Day

Sayville, N.Y. 2020 Memorial Day

Sayville, N.Y. 2020 Memorial Day

Oconto Falls, Wis., 2020 Memorial Day

Oconto Falls, Wis., 2020 Memorial Day

Rosedale-Laurelton American Legion Post 483

Rosedale-Laurelton American Legion Post 483

Toms River Post 129 providing food, supplies to community

Toms River Post 129 providing food, supplies to community

Maryland Post 47 food pantry, Buddy Checks

Maryland Post 47 food pantry, Buddy Checks

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