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    • House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day
      May 5, 2021

      House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day

    • 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

    • Texas-focused virtual career fair set for June 10
      May 5, 2021

      Texas-focused virtual career fair set for June 10

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      May 5, 2021

      Aid available for restaurants, other businesses through SBA

    • ‘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

    • 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

    • Ready to rebuild: license to drive
      March 22, 2021

      Ready to rebuild: license to drive

    • Student veterans receive a huge victory
      March 18, 2021

      Student veterans receive a huge victory

    • 'Future of Credentialing' report released
      March 15, 2021

      'Future of Credentialing' report released

    • American Legion weighs in on toxic exposure legislation
      May 6, 2021

      American Legion weighs in on toxic exposure legislation

    • House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day
      May 5, 2021

      House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day

    • VA resumes administering J&J vaccine
      April 29, 2021

      VA resumes administering J&J vaccine

    • Electronic Health Record Modernization Program undergoes strategic review
      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

    • Connecticut Legion Family: $17,000 raised for hospitalized children
      May 5, 2021

      Connecticut Legion Family: $17,000 raised for hospitalized children

    • '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

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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
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      What to know before tapping your nest egg

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      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

    • American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’
      May 6, 2021

      American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’

    • 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

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      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

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    North Carolina softball league ready to return
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    Palou drives American Legion car to 3rd-place finish in Indy
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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

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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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