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      Veterans benefits assistance events coming to South Carolina, North Carolina

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      HVAC chairman prioritizes implementing PACT Act, reducing veteran suicide rate

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      Takano warns of budget battle ahead

    • Preventing suicide, caring for veterans top VA secretary’s objectives
      February 28, 2023

      Preventing suicide, caring for veterans top VA secretary’s objectives

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      February 27, 2023

      VA top health official: Veteran suicides ‘a public health scourge’

    • Albuquerque Post 13 hosting hiring event April 26
      March 16, 2023

      Albuquerque Post 13 hosting hiring event April 26

    • Legion, Hiring Our Heroes present job fair in conjunction with Washington Conference
      February 28, 2023

      Legion, Hiring Our Heroes present job fair in conjunction with Washington Conference

    • Over 1 million jobs in cybersecurity, health care
      February 28, 2023

      Over 1 million jobs in cybersecurity, health care

    • On addressing veterans homelessness, ‘it’s all connected’
      February 27, 2023

      On addressing veterans homelessness, ‘it’s all connected’

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      January 12, 2023

      Upcoming job fairs include event at Washington Conference

    • Over 1 million jobs in cybersecurity, health care
      February 28, 2023

      Over 1 million jobs in cybersecurity, health care

    • California Legionnaires getting free access to Google Cloud Skills Boost
      January 13, 2023

      California Legionnaires getting free access to Google Cloud Skills Boost

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      January 10, 2023

      Montana post supporting community, local teachers

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      November 2, 2022

      Time for a fresh look at the Army Alumni idea

    • Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it
      August 31, 2022

      Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it

    • Veterans benefits assistance events coming to South Carolina, North Carolina
      March 16, 2023

      Veterans benefits assistance events coming to South Carolina, North Carolina

    • Iraq War combat veteran shares how MDMA saved his life while ending his PTSD
      March 15, 2023

      Iraq War combat veteran shares how MDMA saved his life while ending his PTSD

    • Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget provides historic care for veterans
      March 9, 2023

      Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget provides historic care for veterans

    • Ruiz shares reason behind passion for passage of PACT Act
      February 28, 2023

      Ruiz shares reason behind passion for passage of PACT Act

    • HVAC chairman prioritizes implementing PACT Act, reducing veteran suicide rate
      February 28, 2023

      HVAC chairman prioritizes implementing PACT Act, reducing veteran suicide rate

    • Apply for the Daniel J. O’Connor Americanism Trophy
      March 7, 2023

      Apply for the Daniel J. O’Connor Americanism Trophy

    • Maine department commander surprised with big OCW donation for special project
      January 25, 2023

      Maine department commander surprised with big OCW donation for special project

    • OCW grants: over $360,000 help servicemembers, veterans 
      January 10, 2023

      OCW grants: over $360,000 help servicemembers, veterans 

    • OCW assists active-duty gamers, Irreverent Warriors
      December 22, 2022

      OCW assists active-duty gamers, Irreverent Warriors

    • ‘Our Country’s Veterans’ comic book gets a refresh 
      November 9, 2022

      ‘Our Country’s Veterans’ comic book gets a refresh 

    • Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration
      September 23, 2022

      Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration

    • South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. Veteran America
      September 14, 2022

      South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. Veteran America

    • A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’
      June 6, 2022

      A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’

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      March 22, 2022

      Honoring the role of women veterans

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      A year of gains for women veterans

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If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941 and were honorably discharged or you are still serving active military duty honorably, you are eligible for membership with The American Legion.

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  • On 20th anniversary, US veterans and Iraqis grapple with war’s legacy
  • IRS promises major improvements
  • Senate advances legislation to repeal Iraq AUMFs
  • Legionnaire shares tools to promote Be the One Video
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Help spread the word about The American Legion Be The One program

Arizona American Legion member shares yoga for people who would never do yoga with his community

Arizona American Legion member shares yoga for people who would never do yoga with his community

SE4-EP150 Tango Alpha Lima: Elite Athlete

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SE4-EP149 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson

SE4-EP149 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson

American Legion National Commander testifies on Capitol Hill

American Legion National Commander testifies on Capitol Hill

2023 Washington Conference Commander's Call

2023 Washington Conference Commander's Call

SE4-EP148 Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown

SE4-EP148 Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown

Sons of The American Legion lay wreaths at national memorials

Sons of The American Legion lay wreaths at national memorials

Florida woman inherits a piece of American Legion history.

Florida woman inherits a piece of American Legion history.

SE4-EP147: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall

SE4-EP147: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall

2023 American Legion Washington Conference Know Before You Go Session

2023 American Legion Washington Conference Know Before You Go Session

1952 American Legion Boys Nation President calls program 'a blessing'

1952 American Legion Boys Nation President calls program 'a blessing'

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  • Let’s keep surpassing our SAL membership goals
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    Let’s keep surpassing our SAL membership goals
  • Five Things to Know, March 20, 2023
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    Five Things to Know, March 20, 2023
  • On 20th anniversary, US veterans and Iraqis grapple with war’s legacy
    News
    On 20th anniversary, US veterans and Iraqis grapple with war’s legacy
  • IRS promises major improvements
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    IRS promises major improvements
  • Senate advances legislation to repeal Iraq AUMFs
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    Senate advances legislation to repeal Iraq AUMFs
  • Legionnaire shares tools to promote Be the One
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    Legionnaire shares tools to promote Be the One
  • Albuquerque Post 13 hosting hiring event April 26
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    Albuquerque Post 13 hosting hiring event April 26
  • Veterans benefits assistance events coming to South Carolina, North Carolina
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    Veterans benefits assistance events coming to South Carolina, North Carolina
  • Video shows Russian jet colliding with US drone
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    Video shows Russian jet colliding with US drone
  • Wisconsin virtual Legion College a growing success
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    Wisconsin virtual Legion College a growing success
  • Iraq War combat veteran shares how MDMA saved his life while ending his PTSD
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    Iraq War combat veteran shares how MDMA saved his life while ending his PTSD
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National commander Troiola visits Okinawa

National commander Troiola visits Okinawa

National commander Troiola visits the department of Hawaii

National commander Troiola visits the department of Hawaii

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Oregon

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Oregon

Michigan Legion Family participates in Wreaths Across America 

Michigan Legion Family participates in Wreaths Across America 

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Oregon

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Oregon

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arkansas

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arkansas

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Troiola visits the department of New York

National Commander Troiola visits the department of New York

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Maine

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Maine

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Vermont

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Vermont

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