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    • Legion briefed on 'exciting time' for VA
      August 25, 2019

      Legion briefed on 'exciting time' for VA

    • Speedway Legion Post 500 hosts VA Under Secretary for Benefits
      August 23, 2019

      Speedway Legion Post 500 hosts VA Under Secretary for Benefits

    • Legion to Congress: ‘Fix the Gold Star kiddie tax!’
      August 19, 2019

      Legion to Congress: ‘Fix the Gold Star kiddie tax!’

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      August 15, 2019

      Legion holds DSO School to better serve America's veterans, their families

    • President signs Blue Water Navy Veterans Act into law
      June 26, 2019

      President signs Blue Water Navy Veterans Act into law

    • PNCs weigh in on employment and education
      August 25, 2019

      PNCs weigh in on employment and education

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      August 25, 2019

      VE&E Commission encouraged to get the word out

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      August 22, 2019

      Career fair gives job seekers, employers chance to interact

    • Hiring fair, credentialing summit scheduled for national convention
      August 12, 2019

      Hiring fair, credentialing summit scheduled for national convention

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      July 11, 2019

      Legion testifies on challenges facing veteran-owned small businesses

    • PNCs weigh in on employment and education
      August 25, 2019

      PNCs weigh in on employment and education

    • VE&E Commission encouraged to get the word out
      August 25, 2019

      VE&E Commission encouraged to get the word out

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      August 12, 2019

      Legion's GI Bill exhibit in Indy for national convention

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      June 20, 2019

      GI Bill’s 75th birthday celebrated in U.S. Capitol

    • The GI Bill: It helped 'reprogram my brain'
      June 19, 2019

      The GI Bill: It helped 'reprogram my brain'

    • Legion briefed on 'exciting time' for VA
      August 25, 2019

      Legion briefed on 'exciting time' for VA

    • A 'fused, integrated system' of veterans heathcare
      August 25, 2019

      A 'fused, integrated system' of veterans heathcare

    • Legion’s TBI/PTSD panel explores drug-free alternatives
      August 24, 2019

      Legion’s TBI/PTSD panel explores drug-free alternatives

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      July 25, 2019

      National Commander Reistad rings closing bell at NYSE

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      July 17, 2019

      National commander to ring bell at NYSE

    • OCW event brings veterans and families to Tacoma baseball game
      August 19, 2019

      OCW event brings veterans and families to Tacoma baseball game

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      August 18, 2019

      ALWS Game 10: Illinois comes from behind to advance to Monday’s semifinal

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      August 13, 2019

      OCW donations to support wounded veterans this weekend

    • Alabama Legion Riders raising awareness among state's youth
      August 7, 2019

      Alabama Legion Riders raising awareness among state's youth

    • The American Legion and Hawthorne Gardening Company team up to support veterans
      July 24, 2019

      The American Legion and Hawthorne Gardening Company team up to support veterans

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      June 20, 2019

      How does your financial well-being stack up?

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      May 9, 2019

      USAA Tips: Beyond the 30-second elevator speech

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      March 20, 2019

      Financial spring cleaning

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      February 20, 2019

      Money management in marriage

    • Six ways to use technology in 2019
      December 20, 2018

      Six ways to use technology in 2019

    • 2 Legionnaires to compete for Ms. Veteran America
      August 1, 2019

      2 Legionnaires to compete for Ms. Veteran America

    • PNC Rohan among women veterans honored in Virginia
      April 29, 2019

      PNC Rohan among women veterans honored in Virginia

    • Women in the military: ‘We want to do our part’
      April 27, 2019

      Women in the military: ‘We want to do our part’

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      April 17, 2019

      American Legion to attend Tattoo festival

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      March 27, 2019

      Women veterans, tell your stories

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Your guide to the 101st National Convention

Celebrate a century of success and look forward to the next 100 years for God and Country.

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  • Legion briefed on 'exciting time' for VA
  • Musical spirit
  • A 'fused, integrated system' of veterans heathcare
  • PNCs weigh in on employment and education
  • VE&E Commission encouraged to get the word out
  • Legion’s TBI/PTSD panel explores drug-free alternatives
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

  • Legion briefed on 'exciting time' for VA
  • Musical spirit
  • A 'fused, integrated system' of veterans heathcare
  • PNCs weigh in on employment and education
  • VE&E Commission encouraged to get the word out
  • Legion’s TBI/PTSD panel explores drug-free alternatives
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Convention attendees make a difference in Indianapolis community

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2019 American Legion Legacy Run - Day 3

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