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      American Legion, VBA to discuss Blue Water Navy act live on LinkedIn

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      Three big deals in the quest for VBA’s 'best year ever'

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      Indiana Legion post hosting veterans outreach effort

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  • Awarding of 2020 Samsung American Legion Scholarship suspended
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American Legion Riders addressing Coronavirus concerns

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Legion Rider Chairman Mark Clark talks Legacy Run

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Illinois American Legion post doubles as fitness center

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I Am The American Legion: Marri Krupco

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    Idaho coach reflects on historic 2019 ALWS title run
  • Help us observe Memorial Day virtually
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    Help us observe Memorial Day virtually
  • Michigan Legion post sees, then fills, critical need
    News
    Michigan Legion post sees, then fills, critical need
  • 2020 American Legion Baseball regionals, World Series canceled
    News
    2020 American Legion Baseball regionals, World Series canceled
  • Awarding of 2020 Samsung American Legion Scholarship suspended
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    Awarding of 2020 Samsung American Legion Scholarship suspended
  • Reminder: 2020 Legacy Scholarship application deadline is April 15
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    Reminder: 2020 Legacy Scholarship application deadline is April 15
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    March Impact Report: Legion steps up in the face of pandemic
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    COVID-19 stimulus bill provides nearly $20B to VA
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National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of South Dakota

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of South Dakota

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Michigan

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Michigan

60th annual Washington Conference

60th annual Washington Conference

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Mexico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Mexico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of North Dakota

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of North Dakota

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Oklahoma

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Oklahoma

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Puerto Rico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Puerto Rico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kentucky

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kentucky

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Arkansas

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Arkansas

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Texas Legion assists Fort Hood service members

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