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    • VA expands list of illnesses presumed to have been caused by Agent Orange
      June 2, 2021

      VA expands list of illnesses presumed to have been caused by Agent Orange

    • VA to automatically review thousands of 'Blue Water' Navy claims
      May 19, 2021

      VA to automatically review thousands of 'Blue Water' Navy claims

    • House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day
      May 5, 2021

      House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day

    • American Legion weighs in on pending veterans’ legislation
      April 21, 2021

      American Legion weighs in on pending veterans’ legislation

    • 'They’re trying to deny us until we die': Veterans hope new toxic exposure bill will spur change at VA
      April 13, 2021

      'They’re trying to deny us until we die': Veterans hope new toxic exposure bill will spur change at VA

    • SBA announces community navigator pilot program
      July 2, 2021

      SBA announces community navigator pilot program

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      May 5, 2021

      Virtual career fair set for June 10

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      May 5, 2021

      Aid available for restaurants, other businesses through SBA

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      April 13, 2021

      ‘Everyone’s service matters’

    • Albuquerque Post 13 hosting 2-day job fair
      April 8, 2021

      Albuquerque Post 13 hosting 2-day job fair

    • VA, Department of Labor release high-demand occupation list for retraining assistance program
      March 31, 2021

      VA, Department of Labor release high-demand occupation list for retraining assistance program

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      March 22, 2021

      Linking veterans with jobs

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      March 22, 2021

      Ready to rebuild: license to drive

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      March 18, 2021

      Student veterans receive a huge victory

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      March 15, 2021

      'Future of Credentialing' report released

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      July 7, 2021

      VA to announce changes to multibillion-dollar overhaul of electronic health record system

    • ‘Deficiencies remain’: Bill would address issues with Veterans Crisis Line
      July 1, 2021

      ‘Deficiencies remain’: Bill would address issues with Veterans Crisis Line

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      June 24, 2021

      VA Secretary visits American Legion COVID-19 vaccine clinic

    • VA expands list of illnesses presumed to have been caused by Agent Orange
      June 2, 2021

      VA expands list of illnesses presumed to have been caused by Agent Orange

    • American Legion, Chip Ganassi Racing announce effort to address, reduce veteran suicide
      May 27, 2021

      American Legion, Chip Ganassi Racing announce effort to address, reduce veteran suicide

    • Virginia Post 1703 members and youth track 100 Miles for Hope
      July 8, 2021

      Virginia Post 1703 members and youth track 100 Miles for Hope

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      July 1, 2021

      New bike helps disabled veteran exercise, enjoy the outdoors

    • CWF ends program year with over $435,000 in donations
      June 9, 2021

      CWF ends program year with over $435,000 in donations

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      May 26, 2021

      American Legion grant supports visually impaired, homeless veterans

    • July 1: department deadline to turn in C&Y reports 
      May 20, 2021

      July 1: department deadline to turn in C&Y reports 

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      November 20, 2020

      Go lean for the holidays

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      October 20, 2020

      Is now the right time to buy a new vehicle?

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      September 29, 2020

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      Military spouses’ best financial advice

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      July 21, 2020

      Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic

    • American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’
      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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      March 25, 2021

      Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans

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      March 23, 2021

      American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month

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California American Legion members kick of 100 Miles for Hope breakout challenge

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2021 American Legion Legacy Run Registration Open

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SE2-EP59 Tango Alpha Lima: Post-military careers with guest Matt Disher

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North Carolina American Legion Softball League

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Kickstands up for 100 Miles for Hope Riders Challenge

American Legion calls for US to evacuate Afghan interpreters

American Legion calls for US to evacuate Afghan interpreters

SE2-EP58 Tango Alpha Lima: What happened in Ohio

SE2-EP58 Tango Alpha Lima: What happened in Ohio

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Minnesota American Legion honors Old Glory

Legion Riders 100 Miles for Hope Announcement

Legion Riders 100 Miles for Hope Announcement

SE2-EP57 Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Military Association of America with guest Jennifer Dane

SE2-EP57 Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Military Association of America with guest Jennifer Dane

Alabama American Legion honors Vietnam KIAs

Alabama American Legion honors Vietnam KIAs

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    Trip to the attic results in a pair of WWI treasures for Legionnaire
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    Legion using INDYCAR exposure to tackle veteran suicide
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    Abandonment of Afghan interpreters is an issue of life or death 
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    PNC Dellinger enjoys weekend at Mid-Ohio, Legion’s relationship with INDYCAR
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    Virginia Post 1703 members and youth track 100 Miles for Hope
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    American Legion calls Biden’s plan to evacuate Afghan allies a ‘deep disappointment’
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    American Legion Riders chapter continues to honor, support Gold Star mom
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    Louisiana baseball director ‘humbled’ by Eddie Robinson Award
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    VA to announce changes to multibillion-dollar overhaul of electronic health record system
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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 New York

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New York

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Jersey

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Jersey

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Illinois

Palou pulls off victory at Road America

Palou pulls off victory at Road America

99-year old D-Day veteran receives long-delayed Purple Heart 

99-year old D-Day veteran receives long-delayed Purple Heart 

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Louisiana

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Louisiana

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Minnesota

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Minnesota

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Pennsylvania

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Pennsylvania

Alabama Post Honors Vietnam KIAs

Alabama Post Honors Vietnam KIAs

2021 Memorial Day on the Rosebud Reservation

2021 Memorial Day on the Rosebud Reservation

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