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    • 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

    • eBenefits moving forward in coming year
      April 8, 2021

      eBenefits moving forward in coming year

    • Oklahoma post's service officers haven't let the pandemic interfere with their efforts
      April 7, 2021

      Oklahoma post's service officers haven't let the pandemic interfere with their efforts

    • American Legion service officer to veteran in need: 'I got you'
      March 18, 2021

      American Legion service officer to veteran in need: 'I got you'

    • ‘Everyone’s service matters’
      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

    • Veterans casino career fair set for April 22
      March 22, 2021

      Veterans casino career fair set for April 22

    • Linking veterans with jobs
      March 22, 2021

      Linking veterans with jobs

    • 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

    • Linking veterans with jobs
      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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      April 29, 2021

      VA resumes administering J&J vaccine

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      April 22, 2021

      Electronic Health Record Modernization Program undergoes strategic review

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

      American Legion weighs in on pending veterans’ legislation

    • VA pauses J&J vaccine in light of rare blood clots
      April 14, 2021

      VA pauses J&J vaccine in light of rare blood clots

    • '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

    • 'Every kid needs a bike'
      April 14, 2021

      'Every kid needs a bike'

    • Pennsylvania Legion post honors 8-year-old hero
      April 14, 2021

      Pennsylvania Legion post honors 8-year-old hero

    • Kentucky Post 342 gives community reason for hope, optimism
      April 6, 2021

      Kentucky Post 342 gives community reason for hope, optimism

    • Questions and answers about 100 Miles for Hope
      March 30, 2021

      Questions and answers about 100 Miles for Hope

    • American Legion $10,000 grant helps military families reconnect
      March 30, 2021

      American Legion $10,000 grant helps military families reconnect

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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?

    • What to know before tapping your nest egg
      September 29, 2020

      What to know before tapping your nest egg

    • Military spouses’ best financial advice
      August 26, 2020

      Military spouses’ best financial advice

    • Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic
      July 21, 2020

      Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic

    • VA’s Million Veterans Program seeks to enroll more women veterans
      April 7, 2021

      VA’s Million Veterans Program seeks to enroll more women veterans

    • One year and growing for the Tango Alpha Lima podcast
      March 30, 2021

      One year and growing for the Tango Alpha Lima podcast

    • Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans
      March 25, 2021

      Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans

    • American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month
      March 23, 2021

      American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month

    • South Dakota uses social media to honor female Legionnaires
      March 17, 2021

      South Dakota uses social media to honor female Legionnaires

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Kentucky American Legion Post brings Easter joy to community

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    U.S. veterans scramble to help interpreters left behind
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  • American Legion calls for expediting visas for Afghan interpreters
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    American Legion calls for expediting visas for Afghan interpreters
  • Indiana Post 77’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic ‘invaluable’ to health-care providers, local residents
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    Indiana Post 77’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic ‘invaluable’ to health-care providers, local residents
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    States of success: ALB’s top winners before the 1960s
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    VA resumes administering J&J vaccine
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    ‘No big thing’: NCO earns Soldier's Medal after running into house fire to save woman and dog
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    American Legion No. 48 car to make INDYCAR debut this weekend in Texas
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'A stirring and impressive tribute'

Kentucky Post 342 hosts community Easter egg hunt

Kentucky Post 342 hosts community Easter egg hunt

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Florida

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Florida

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

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