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    • North Carolina American Legion bringing health-care, benefits assistance to veterans
      January 26, 2022

      North Carolina American Legion bringing health-care, benefits assistance to veterans

    • Veterans, you may be eligible for commissary benefits
      January 20, 2022

      Veterans, you may be eligible for commissary benefits

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      January 19, 2022

      Veterans’ benefits claims surge as VA looks to speed up process

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      January 12, 2022

      NY Legion post brings VA benefits info to local veterans

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      January 10, 2022

      American Legion board eliminates claims backlog

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      January 18, 2022

      Pilot program expanding transition assistance for veterans, military spouses

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      December 8, 2021

      Job fairs drew big numbers as unemployment rate declined in 2021

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      October 25, 2021

      Department of Labor invites partners to expand employment, training services for transitioning veterans and spouses

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      October 7, 2021

      New Mexico Post 13 hosting job fair Oct. 27

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      September 30, 2021

      Hybrid career fair draws job seekers in person and online

    • Legion report calls for GI Bill distance-learning changes
      January 26, 2022

      Legion report calls for GI Bill distance-learning changes

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      January 10, 2022

      Legionnaires share resources, camaraderie at annual SVA conference

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      December 9, 2021

      Congress may save Troops to Teachers program

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      November 4, 2021

      Rise of the National Veterans Resource Center

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      October 28, 2021

      American Legion GI Bill exhibit helps dedicate new veterans resource center

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      January 26, 2022

      Helping veterans gain ‘a source of strength’

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      January 26, 2022

      North Carolina American Legion bringing health-care, benefits assistance to veterans

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      January 20, 2022

      Get vaccinated, VA Secretary urges veterans

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      January 11, 2022

      Mule rides provide therapy for veterans

    • VA considers eliminating copayments for veterans at risk of suicide
      January 6, 2022

      VA considers eliminating copayments for veterans at risk of suicide

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      January 11, 2022

      Legion post works with high school to provide new shoes to students

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      January 6, 2022

      TFA grants help military, Legion families during hardship

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      January 5, 2022

      Operation Comfort Warriors: $285,000 granted to aid in the recovery of veterans

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      December 11, 2021

      American Legion grants ready to help storm, tornado victims

    • Florida ALR chapter’s ‘Ride for the Claus’ brings out emotions in participants, recipients
      December 8, 2021

      Florida ALR chapter’s ‘Ride for the Claus’ brings out emotions in participants, recipients

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      December 2, 2021

      Maternal health care for veterans gets boost

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      November 15, 2021

      Stepping into history at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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      May 6, 2021

      American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’

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      April 7, 2021

      VA’s Million Veterans Program seeks to enroll more women veterans

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      March 30, 2021

      One year and growing for the Tango Alpha Lima podcast

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  • Helping veterans gain ‘a source of strength’
  • North Carolina American Legion bringing health-care, benefits assistance to veterans
  • Missouri Legion post receives sixth consecutive Toot Our Horn award
  • New exhibit explores Legion headquarters history
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  • Hodges to become 83rd Legion Baseball alum in Cooperstown
  • American Legion legislative victories and priorities for 2022
  • Helping veterans gain ‘a source of strength’
  • North Carolina American Legion bringing health-care, benefits assistance to veterans
  • Missouri Legion post receives sixth consecutive Toot Our Horn award
  • New exhibit explores Legion headquarters history
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Latest Videos on Legion TV

SE3-EP89 Tango Alpha Lima: 2022 Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil

SE3-EP89 Tango Alpha Lima: 2022 Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil

American Legion member brings diversity and change to NASCAR

American Legion member brings diversity and change to NASCAR

Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders

Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders

SE3-EP88 Tango Alpha Lima: GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez

SE3-EP88 Tango Alpha Lima: GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez

SE3-EP87 Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2022 Recap

SE3-EP87 Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2022 Recap

Arizona Legion member uses mules to help fellow veterans with PTSD

Arizona Legion member uses mules to help fellow veterans with PTSD

SE3-EP86 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 4: The Soldier's Guide to PTSD with Virginia Cruse

SE3-EP86 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 4: The Soldier's Guide to PTSD with Virginia Cruse

SE3-EP85 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 3 - NYPD POPPA program with Sean Powers

SE3-EP85 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 3 - NYPD POPPA program with Sean Powers

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SE3-EP84 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 2 - "The American Legion Saved My Life"

SE3EP83 - Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 1 - Idaho American Legion One More Day Program

SE3EP83 - Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 1 - Idaho American Legion One More Day Program

SE2-EP82 Tango Alpha Lima: A bittersweet goodbye, daring Coast Guard rescue, and MOH Cashe at last

SE2-EP82 Tango Alpha Lima: A bittersweet goodbye, daring Coast Guard rescue, and MOH Cashe at last

Maryland American Legion supports Wreaths Across America

Maryland American Legion supports Wreaths Across America

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Today's Top News

  • Hodges to become 83rd Legion Baseball alum in Cooperstown
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    Hodges to become 83rd Legion Baseball alum in Cooperstown
  • American Legion legislative victories and priorities for 2022
    News
    American Legion legislative victories and priorities for 2022
  • Helping veterans gain ‘a source of strength’
    News
    Helping veterans gain ‘a source of strength’
  • North Carolina American Legion bringing health-care, benefits assistance to veterans
    News
    North Carolina American Legion bringing health-care, benefits assistance to veterans
  • New exhibit explores Legion headquarters history
    News
    New exhibit explores Legion headquarters history
  • Legion report calls for GI Bill distance-learning changes
    News
    Legion report calls for GI Bill distance-learning changes
  • Missouri Legion post receives sixth consecutive Toot Our Horn award
    News
    Missouri Legion post receives sixth consecutive Toot Our Horn award
  • Servicemembers bring military mindset to Winter Olympics
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    Servicemembers bring military mindset to Winter Olympics
  • Tango Alpha Lima tackles the Legion’s legislative agenda
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    Tango Alpha Lima tackles the Legion’s legislative agenda
  • Feb. 6 marks 79 years of honoring four Army chaplains
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    Feb. 6 marks 79 years of honoring four Army chaplains
  • Jimmie Johnson seeks his first Rolex 24 win 
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    Jimmie Johnson seeks his first Rolex 24 win 
  • Wyoming Post 28 helps host concert to benefit veterans
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    Wyoming Post 28 helps host concert to benefit veterans
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Photo Galleries

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Connecticut

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Connecticut

National Commander Paul Dillard visit the department of Alabama

National Commander Paul Dillard visit the department of Alabama

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Missouri

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Missouri

Mayfield post still serving community

Mayfield post still serving community

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the Department of California

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the Department of California

Wreaths Across America convoy returns to Maryland post

Wreaths Across America convoy returns to Maryland post

Illinois Post 527 places 900 wreaths on graves of veterans

Illinois Post 527 places 900 wreaths on graves of veterans

Indiana Post 351 brings Christmas hope to tornado victims

Indiana Post 351 brings Christmas hope to tornado victims

Clothing, furniture, food secured for community members in need

Clothing, furniture, food secured for community members in need

Commander Dillard visits the department of Hawaii

Commander Dillard visits the department of Hawaii

Commander Dillard visits the department of Mississippi

Commander Dillard visits the department of Mississippi

Commander Dillard visits the department of New Mexico

Commander Dillard visits the department of New Mexico

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