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    • American Legion DSOs help secure nearly $3.7B in benefits for veterans
      January 14, 2021

      American Legion DSOs help secure nearly $3.7B in benefits for veterans

    • Army to review thousands of discharges of veterans who suffered from traumas
      January 14, 2021

      Army to review thousands of discharges of veterans who suffered from traumas

    • American Legion claims specialists helped thousands in 2020
      January 8, 2021

      American Legion claims specialists helped thousands in 2020

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      January 6, 2021

      Veterans exposed at K2 push for federal action

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      December 10, 2020

      VA Colmery Act IT implementation complete

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      December 17, 2020

      Virtual job fair coming Feb. 9

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      November 18, 2020

      Virtual career fair a global success

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      November 16, 2020

      Department of North Carolina sponsoring Nov. 17 virtual career fair

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      October 28, 2020

      Missouri post takes job fair outside

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      September 22, 2020

      Department of New Jersey awards top employers

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      January 14, 2021

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

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      December 10, 2020

      American Legion testifies on supporting veterans through COVID-19

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      December 10, 2020

      VA Colmery Act IT implementation complete

    • American Legion presents honorable Patriot Award to Syracuse University
      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'

    • Army to review thousands of discharges of veterans who suffered from traumas
      January 14, 2021

      Army to review thousands of discharges of veterans who suffered from traumas

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      January 6, 2021

      Veterans exposed at K2 push for federal action

    • Pennsylvania District 12 Legion Family brings Christmas, New Year's Eve to VA residents
      January 5, 2021

      Pennsylvania District 12 Legion Family brings Christmas, New Year's Eve to VA residents

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      January 4, 2021

      COVID-19 vaccine info available to veterans through VA

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      December 16, 2020

      VA releases order of veterans, staff to be vaccinated

    • 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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      December 21, 2020

      '... that’s our goal: to take care of the kids'

    • 150 winter kits will aid homeless veterans in Indiana
      December 4, 2020

      150 winter kits will aid homeless veterans in Indiana

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      November 24, 2020

      Support American Legion programs during your holiday shopping

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      November 20, 2020

      Go lean for the holidays

    • Is now the right time to buy a new vehicle?
      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

    • Bill aimed to help veterans facing variety of challenges signed into law
      January 7, 2021

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

    • The American Legion: Wilkie must be held accountable
      December 12, 2020

      The American Legion: Wilkie must be held accountable

    • Texas Legionnaire: 'I know I can make a difference'
      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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    Lloyd Austin makes history as first African American Secretary of Defense
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    American Legion Spirit of Service recipients exemplify the best in us
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    ‘We must end this uncivil war,’ President Biden says
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    Connecticut Legion post leading effort to bring Valentine's Day to servicemembers
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Arizona Christmas Stars brings joy to veterans home residents

Arizona Christmas Stars brings joy to veterans home residents

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Oregon American Legion fulfills Christmas wishes

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New Jersey post makes Wreaths Across America a community event

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

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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

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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

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Florida post marches to raise awareness of veteran suicide

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