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    • VA asks American Legion to assist with COVID-19 'vaccine acceptance'
      March 2, 2021

      VA asks American Legion to assist with COVID-19 'vaccine acceptance'

    • Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans
      February 25, 2021

      Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans

    • American Legion, VSOs urge VA Secretary to reimburse veterans
      February 18, 2021

      American Legion, VSOs urge VA Secretary to reimburse veterans

    • The impact of an American Legion service officer
      February 18, 2021

      The impact of an American Legion service officer

    • VA extends its ban on evictions and foreclosures to June 30
      February 17, 2021

      VA extends its ban on evictions and foreclosures to June 30

    • Join The American Legion for 'The Future of Credentialing'
      March 3, 2021

      Join The American Legion for 'The Future of Credentialing'

    • Smoothing transition key to helping veterans find the right jobs
      March 1, 2021

      Smoothing transition key to helping veterans find the right jobs

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      February 10, 2021

      Over 900 jobseekers 'attend' virtual job fair

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      February 3, 2021

      Be ready for Feb. 9 virtual career fair

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      January 27, 2021

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    • College campus post helping build 'the foundation for the future'
      January 14, 2021

      College campus post helping build 'the foundation for the future'

    • American Legion testifies on supporting veterans through COVID-19
      December 10, 2020

      American Legion testifies on supporting veterans through COVID-19

    • VA Colmery Act IT implementation complete
      December 10, 2020

      VA Colmery Act IT implementation complete

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      November 19, 2020

      American Legion presents honorable Patriot Award to Syracuse University

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      November 17, 2020

      American Education Week: 'Opportunity to celebrate public education'

    • VA asks American Legion to assist with COVID-19 'vaccine acceptance'
      March 2, 2021

      VA asks American Legion to assist with COVID-19 'vaccine acceptance'

    • The American Legion to state veterans homes: ‘Obey the law, cooperate with VA’
      February 25, 2021

      The American Legion to state veterans homes: ‘Obey the law, cooperate with VA’

    • The American Legion congratulates new VA secretary
      February 8, 2021

      The American Legion congratulates new VA secretary

    • Assisting with COVID-19 vaccine effort 'a no-brainer' for Florida Legion post
      February 4, 2021

      Assisting with COVID-19 vaccine effort 'a no-brainer' for Florida Legion post

    • What veterans need to know about getting vaccine from VA
      February 3, 2021

      What veterans need to know about getting vaccine from VA

    • Arkansas post's Legion Family to provide food relief to area veterans, military
      February 3, 2021

      Arkansas post's Legion Family to provide food relief to area veterans, military

    • Legacy Scholarship boosts Cornell freshman’s dreams
      February 2, 2021

      Legacy Scholarship boosts Cornell freshman’s dreams

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      January 28, 2021

      American Legion grant helps DBSA support emotions of children

    • OCW: $181,769 in grants show recovering veterans The American Legion cares
      January 6, 2021

      OCW: $181,769 in grants show recovering veterans The American Legion cares

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      January 6, 2021

      Phone call to a Legionnaire identifies need for TFA grant

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      November 20, 2020

      Go lean for the holidays

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      October 20, 2020

      Is now the right time to buy a new vehicle?

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      September 29, 2020

      What to know before tapping your nest egg

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      August 26, 2020

      Military spouses’ best financial advice

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      July 21, 2020

      Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic

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      January 7, 2021

      Bill aimed to help veterans facing variety of challenges signed into law

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      December 12, 2020

      The American Legion: Wilkie must be held accountable

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      October 15, 2020

      Texas Legionnaire: 'I know I can make a difference'

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      October 1, 2020

      VA offering transition training specially tailored for women veterans

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      August 13, 2020

      Legionnaire gives women veterans a voice through a wall of honor

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20210226 WashConf VA Award 2

20210226 WashConf VA Award 2

Rep. Brownley receives American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award

Rep. Brownley receives American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award

American Legion Legislative Priorities: Know Before You Go

American Legion Legislative Priorities: Know Before You Go

Commander Oxford welcomes Legion members to Virtual Washington Conference

Commander Oxford welcomes Legion members to Virtual Washington Conference

American Legion Riders thank Virtual Legacy Run donors

American Legion Riders thank Virtual Legacy Run donors

SE2-EP42 Tango Alpha Lima: Black History in the Military

SE2-EP42 Tango Alpha Lima: Black History in the Military

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Still serving veterans: Indiana Veterans Center

American Legion Service Officers change lives

American Legion Service Officers change lives

Elements of The American Legion Emblem

Elements of The American Legion Emblem

SE2-EP41 Tango Alpha Lima: Moral Injury with guest David Fisher

SE2-EP41 Tango Alpha Lima: Moral Injury with guest David Fisher

SE2-EP40 Tango Alpha Lima: Sipping antifreeze, writing resolutions and a TSwift sea shanty

SE2-EP40 Tango Alpha Lima: Sipping antifreeze, writing resolutions and a TSwift sea shanty

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SE2-EP39 Tango Alpha Lima: How to Catch a Russian Spy with guest Naveed Jamali

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  • Join The American Legion for 'The Future of Credentialing'
    News
    Join The American Legion for 'The Future of Credentialing'
  • VA asks American Legion to assist with COVID-19 'vaccine acceptance'
    News
    VA asks American Legion to assist with COVID-19 'vaccine acceptance'
  • Fitness as healing for veterans
    Video
    Fitness as healing for veterans
  • American Legion honors Brownley, VA health-care workers
    News
    American Legion honors Brownley, VA health-care workers
  • An unwavering commitment to bring home missing servicemembers
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    An unwavering commitment to bring home missing servicemembers
  • National Guard highlights its work at home and abroad
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    National Guard highlights its work at home and abroad
  • Smoothing transition key to helping veterans find the right jobs
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    Smoothing transition key to helping veterans find the right jobs
  • Legislative Commission discuss four campaigns to be leaders on
    Video
    Legislative Commission discuss four campaigns to be leaders on
  • The American Legion to state veterans homes: ‘Obey the law, cooperate with VA’
    News
    The American Legion to state veterans homes: ‘Obey the law, cooperate with VA’
  • Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans
    News
    Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans
  • High school teacher, students help right historic injustice
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    High school teacher, students help right historic injustice
  • The impact of February's massive winter storm
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    The impact of February's massive winter storm
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Photo Galleries

Arizona Christmas Stars brings joy to veterans home residents

Arizona Christmas Stars brings joy to veterans home residents

Oregon American Legion fulfills Christmas wishes

Oregon American Legion fulfills Christmas wishes

New Jersey post makes Wreaths Across America a community event

New Jersey post makes Wreaths Across America a community event

Maryland Legion makes sure every veteran is honored in Queen Anne's County

Maryland Legion makes sure every veteran is honored in Queen Anne's County

Arizona Legion Family honors fallen veterans

Arizona Legion Family honors fallen veterans

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Wyoming

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Wyoming

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kansas

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kansas

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Maine

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Maine

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Indiana

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Indiana

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of North Carolina

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of North Carolina

Florida post marches to raise awareness of veteran suicide

Florida post marches to raise awareness of veteran suicide

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