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    • Biden signs historic PACT Act into law
      August 10, 2022

      Biden signs historic PACT Act into law

    • What you need to know about PACT Act benefits 
      August 9, 2022

      What you need to know about PACT Act benefits 

    • PACT Act clears final hurdle to the president’s desk 
      August 2, 2022

      PACT Act clears final hurdle to the president’s desk 

    • 30 years, 67,000 veterans assisted
      August 2, 2022

      30 years, 67,000 veterans assisted

    • Legion: Senate action on PACT Act ‘absolutely unacceptable’
      July 28, 2022

      Legion: Senate action on PACT Act ‘absolutely unacceptable’

    • Job fairs online and in-person draw hundreds of job seekers
      July 19, 2022

      Job fairs online and in-person draw hundreds of job seekers

    • Career event set for Aug. 25 in conjunction with national convention
      July 19, 2022

      Career event set for Aug. 25 in conjunction with national convention

    • American Legion, Hiring Our Heroes presenting job fair for Virginia-area military community July 14
      July 12, 2022

      American Legion, Hiring Our Heroes presenting job fair for Virginia-area military community July 14

    • Save the date: credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention
      June 25, 2022

      Save the date: credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention

    • Legion, Hiring Our Heroes presenting July job fair in D.C. area
      June 22, 2022

      Legion, Hiring Our Heroes presenting July job fair in D.C. area

    • Save the date: credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention
      June 25, 2022

      Save the date: credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention

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      May 16, 2022

      Legionnaire delivers academic support to Ukrainian refugees

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      March 6, 2022

      Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs

    • Legislation proposed to clear up confusion about GI Bill eligibility for children and spouses of troops
      February 9, 2022

      Legislation proposed to clear up confusion about GI Bill eligibility for children and spouses of troops

    • American Legion testifies on securing high-demand jobs for veterans
      February 3, 2022

      American Legion testifies on securing high-demand jobs for veterans

    • What you need to know about PACT Act benefits 
      August 9, 2022

      What you need to know about PACT Act benefits 

    • PACT Act clears final hurdle to the president’s desk 
      August 2, 2022

      PACT Act clears final hurdle to the president’s desk 

    • Legion: Senate action on PACT Act ‘absolutely unacceptable’
      July 28, 2022

      Legion: Senate action on PACT Act ‘absolutely unacceptable’

    • Legion to Senate: Stay until PACT Act is passed
      July 28, 2022

      Legion to Senate: Stay until PACT Act is passed

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      July 27, 2022

      Senator introduces American Legion-supported bill to modernize VA medical centers, other infrastructure

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      July 6, 2022

      OCW comes through for nonprofit assisting disabled veterans through paddle sports

    • Legion Family celebrates April as Children & Youth Month
      April 1, 2022

      Legion Family celebrates April as Children & Youth Month

    • Operation Comfort Warriors event shatters record
      March 29, 2022

      Operation Comfort Warriors event shatters record

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      March 9, 2022

      Students get ‘eye-opening’ trip to D.C., thanks to the Ohio American Legion

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      February 27, 2022

      Paddle board gets injured veteran active in the ocean

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      June 6, 2022

      A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’

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      March 22, 2022

      Honoring the role of women veterans

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      March 10, 2022

      A year of gains for women veterans

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      March 9, 2022

      All-women’s Legion post celebrates 75 years of service

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      December 2, 2021

      Maternal health care for veterans gets boost

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    Legion-sponsored BBQ brings Regiment gamers together in person
  • Biden signs historic PACT Act into law
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    Biden signs historic PACT Act into law
  • Legion Family to conduct service project during national convention
    News
    Legion Family to conduct service project during national convention
  • For Idaho Falls team, it’s a ‘privilege’ to vie for a 3rd straight ALWS title
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    For Idaho Falls team, it’s a ‘privilege’ to vie for a 3rd straight ALWS title
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    ALWS 2022: Can Idaho Falls make history?
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National Commander Dillard visits the Department of New Jersey

National Commander Dillard visits the Department of New Jersey

National Commander Dillard visits the Department of West Virginia

National Commander Dillard visits the Department of West Virginia

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National Commander Dillard visits the Department of Oregon

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the Department of Montana

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the Department of Montana

“The best smiles in baseball”

“The best smiles in baseball”

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Oklahoma

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Oklahoma

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Dillard visits the Department of Kentucky

National Commander Dillard visits the Department of Kentucky

Texas Boys State Returns to UT-Austin

Texas Boys State Returns to UT-Austin

Heroes of Normandy honored on D-Day+78 years

Heroes of Normandy honored on D-Day+78 years

The long path of honor

The long path of honor

New York American Legion honors history of Memorial Day

New York American Legion honors history of Memorial Day

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