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American Legion, Chip Ganassi Racing announce ‘Be the One’ campaign

American Legion, Chip Ganassi Racing announce ‘Be the One’ campaign

American Legion Experience at Long Beach Grand Prix

American Legion Experience at Long Beach Grand Prix

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SE3-EP100 Tango Alpha Lima: Mighty Oaks founder and author Chad Robichaux

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American Legion 100 Miles for Hope is good family fun

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SE3-EP98 Tango Alpha Lima: "Jungle Combat" with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle

100 Miles for Hope American Legion Riders Challenge

100 Miles for Hope American Legion Riders Challenge

North Carolina Legion post helps connect veterans with VA benefits

North Carolina Legion post helps connect veterans with VA benefits

SE3-EP97 Tango Alpha Lima: Honor Flight with Carol Harlow and Terry Campbell

SE3-EP97 Tango Alpha Lima: Honor Flight with Carol Harlow and Terry Campbell

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SE3-EP96 Tango Alpha Lima: Happy Birthday American Legion!

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California American Legion steps off on 100 Miles for Hope Challenge

American Legion National Commander addresses South Carolina legislature

American Legion National Commander addresses South Carolina legislature

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Today's Top News

  • Kanaan, Johnson shine during Day 2 of Indy 500 Open Test
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    Kanaan, Johnson shine during Day 2 of Indy 500 Open Test
  • Military mom honors sons’ service with her miles
    News
    Military mom honors sons’ service with her miles
  • 2022 Legacy Run registration now live
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    2022 Legacy Run registration now live
  • First American howitzers bound for Ukraine arrive in Europe as US troops begin training Ukrainians on the cannons
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    First American howitzers bound for Ukraine arrive in Europe as US troops begin training Ukrainians on the cannons
  • Georgia post using Veterans Night Out to reach post-9/11 generation
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    Georgia post using Veterans Night Out to reach post-9/11 generation
  • New electronic health record system goes live in Walla Walla
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    New electronic health record system goes live in Walla Walla
  • OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: The ‘Forgotten War’ remembered
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    OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: The ‘Forgotten War’ remembered
  • Johnson shows promise during Indy 500 Open Test sessions called early because of accidents
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    Johnson shows promise during Indy 500 Open Test sessions called early because of accidents
  • Brewers’ Woodruff to receive 2022 ALB Graduate of Year award
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    Brewers’ Woodruff to receive 2022 ALB Graduate of Year award
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    Commander focused on living up to post’s namesake
  • Legion, Ganassi leading effort to reduce veteran suicides through ‘Be the One’
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    Legion, Ganassi leading effort to reduce veteran suicides through ‘Be the One’
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    Saturday Night Live alum Joe Piscopo headlining fundraiser for Illinois post
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LSU rededicates historic Memorial tower

LSU rededicates historic Memorial tower

National Commander Dillard visits the department of New Hampshire

National Commander Dillard visits the department of New Hampshire

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Utah

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Utah

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Iowa

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Iowa

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Pennsylvania

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Pennsylvania

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Maryland

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Maryland

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Delaware

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Delaware

OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: A surgeon's MASH experience

OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: A surgeon's MASH experience

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Ohio

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Ohio

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of North Carolina

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of North Carolina

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Illinois

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