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Your guide to the 2021 Washington Conference

American Legion members can virtually view the commander’s testimony, attend meetings and advocate our legislative priorities.

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  • Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans
  • High school teacher, students help right historic injustice
  • The impact of February's massive winter storm
  • 'We're here to support veterans'
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

  • National Commander Updates
  • The American Legion to state veterans homes: ‘Obey the law, cooperate with VA’
  • Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans
  • High school teacher, students help right historic injustice
  • The impact of February's massive winter storm
  • 'We're here to support veterans'
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American Legion Legislative Priorities: Know Before You Go

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Commander Oxford welcomes Legion members to Virtual Washington Conference

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American Legion Riders thank Virtual Legacy Run donors

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SE2-EP42 Tango Alpha Lima: Black History in the Military

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Still serving veterans: Indiana Veterans Center

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SE2-EP41 Tango Alpha Lima: Moral Injury with guest David Fisher

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SE2-EP40 Tango Alpha Lima: Sipping antifreeze, writing resolutions and a TSwift sea shanty

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SE2-EP39 Tango Alpha Lima: How to Catch a Russian Spy with guest Naveed Jamali

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SE2-EP37 Tango Alpha Lima: Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil

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  • The American Legion to state veterans homes: ‘Obey the law, cooperate with VA’
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    The American Legion to state veterans homes: ‘Obey the law, cooperate with VA’
  • Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans
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    Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans
  • High school teacher, students help right historic injustice
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    High school teacher, students help right historic injustice
  • The impact of February's massive winter storm
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    The impact of February's massive winter storm
  • 'We're here to support veterans'
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    'We're here to support veterans'
  • COVID-19 can't deter American Legion Riders' fundraising efforts
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    COVID-19 can't deter American Legion Riders' fundraising efforts
  • What to know about the virtual Washington Conference
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    What to know about the virtual Washington Conference
  • 101-year-old document leads to Purple Heart for Legion post namesake
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    101-year-old document leads to Purple Heart for Legion post namesake
  • 'I don’t want them to be exposed to the virus'
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    'I don’t want them to be exposed to the virus'
  • First livery for Legion-sponsored IndyCar revealed
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    First livery for Legion-sponsored IndyCar revealed
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Arizona Christmas Stars brings joy to veterans home residents

Arizona Christmas Stars brings joy to veterans home residents

Oregon American Legion fulfills Christmas wishes

Oregon American Legion fulfills Christmas wishes

New Jersey post makes Wreaths Across America a community event

New Jersey post makes Wreaths Across America a community event

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

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

Arizona Legion Family honors fallen veterans

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

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kansas

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

Florida post marches to raise awareness of veteran suicide

Florida post marches to raise awareness of veteran suicide

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