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      Florida post’s event to bring valuable resources to veterans, servicemembers and families 

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      January 24, 2024

      One year, $18.8 billion in veterans benefits claims 

    • ‘Top students in the world’ learn of GI Bill’s evolution
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      ‘Top students in the world’ learn of GI Bill’s evolution

    • VA has screened 5 million veterans for toxic exposures
      December 12, 2023

      VA has screened 5 million veterans for toxic exposures

    • NEC clarifies, reaffirms Legion support for GUARD Act
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      NEC clarifies, reaffirms Legion support for GUARD Act

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      Task Force Movement: Less than two years old and growing fast

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      Task Force Movement building pillars

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      Department of Puerto Rico sponsors career fair to help local economy

    • Make TAP accessible throughout service, Legion testifies
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      Make TAP accessible throughout service, Legion testifies

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      Tank truck carriers target veterans behind the wheel

    • SVA NATCON: ‘The shared journey that forges our bond’
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      SVA NATCON: ‘The shared journey that forges our bond’

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      Make TAP accessible throughout service, Legion testifies

    • School closure sinks sailor’s dream
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      School closure sinks sailor’s dream

    • American Legion expects VA to correct housing pay snafu
      March 31, 2023

      American Legion expects VA to correct housing pay snafu

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      March 30, 2023

      Legion urges making VET-TEC program permanent

    • Florida post’s event to bring valuable resources to veterans, servicemembers and families 
      January 25, 2024

      Florida post’s event to bring valuable resources to veterans, servicemembers and families 

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      January 22, 2024

      Legion to host System Worth Saving town hall in Tampa

    • Illinois American Legion sees a commitment to quality of care at state veterans home
      January 22, 2024

      Illinois American Legion sees a commitment to quality of care at state veterans home

    • First year of VA’s new suicide-prevention policy impacts nearly 50,000 veterans, former servicemembers
      January 17, 2024

      First year of VA’s new suicide-prevention policy impacts nearly 50,000 veterans, former servicemembers

    • ‘Top students in the world’ learn of GI Bill’s evolution
      January 6, 2024

      ‘Top students in the world’ learn of GI Bill’s evolution

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      December 5, 2023

      $68,000 Legion grant supports veterans in Alabama

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      September 29, 2023

      Remembrance Bowl: more than a homecoming

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      September 7, 2023

      OCW provides gaming PC to U.S. Army veteran who beat non-Hodgkins lymphoma 

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      August 23, 2023

      OCW grant provides veterans transportation 

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      OCW, and Legion membership, making a difference for disabled California Legionnaire

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Illinois American Legion sees commitment to quality of care at state veterans home

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Florida American Legion highlights suicide prevention at annual Veterans Expo

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San Diego American Legion shares Be The One message with community

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Pennsylvania American Legion lays wreaths to honor service and sacrifice

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California American Legion Family joins Wreaths Across America event

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Tennessee American Legion places wreaths in Nashville

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    MOH recipient Roger Donlon passes away
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    Florida post’s event to bring valuable resources to veterans, servicemembers and families 
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    VA to award $52.5 million in grants to local organizations working to prevent veteran suicide
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    One year, $18.8 billion in veterans benefits claims 
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    National Law Enforcement Officer, Firefighter of the Year nominees due Feb. 1
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National Commander Seehafer visits Latin America

National Commander Seehafer visits Latin America

Student Veterans of America 16th NATCON 

Student Veterans of America 16th NATCON 

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of California

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of California

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of Hawaii

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of Hawaii

National Commander Seehafer visits Taiwan

National Commander Seehafer visits Taiwan

National Commander Seehafer visits Vietnam

National Commander Seehafer visits Vietnam

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of Arkansas

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of Arkansas

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of Maine

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of Maine

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of District of Columbia

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of District of Columbia

National Commander Seehafer visits the Department of New Hampshire

National Commander Seehafer visits the Department of New Hampshire

National Commander attends Veterans Day observances at Arlington

National Commander attends Veterans Day observances at Arlington

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of North Carolina

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of North Carolina

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