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      'They’re trying to deny us until we die': Veterans hope new toxic exposure bill will spur change at VA

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      'They’re trying to deny us until we die': Veterans hope new toxic exposure bill will spur change at VA

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      April 7, 2021

      Pennsylvania Legionnaires bring Easter to VA facility's veterans

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

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      American Legion $10,000 grant helps military families reconnect

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      Ohio Educator of the Year teaches Americanism, military history in the classroom

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

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      March 25, 2021

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      March 23, 2021

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      South Dakota uses social media to honor female Legionnaires

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    Indy 500 winner joins 100 Miles for Hope
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    'They’re trying to deny us until we die': Veterans hope new toxic exposure bill will spur change at VA
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Kentucky Post 342 hosts community Easter egg hunt

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National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Florida

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Arizona Christmas Stars brings joy to veterans home residents

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Oregon American Legion fulfills Christmas wishes

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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

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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

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