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    • TRICARE Select recipients must pay new fee or lose coverage
      November 19, 2020

      TRICARE Select recipients must pay new fee or lose coverage

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      November 18, 2020

      Navy sued by two vets for failing to assure full disability ratings, case could affect thousands of sailors, Marines

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      VA plans to outsource all compensation and pension exams

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      VA approves claims for more than 22,500 Blue Water Navy veterans

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      VA offering transition training specially tailored for women veterans

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      November 19, 2020

      American Legion presents honorable Patriot Award to Syracuse University

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      November 19, 2020

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      November 17, 2020

      California Legion post offering free COVID-19 testing

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      November 13, 2020

      American Legion sends condolences for two killed in VA hospital explosion

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      November 10, 2020

      $600,000 VA transportation grant helps Legion post serve rural veterans

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      November 4, 2020

      Legionnaire finding way to 'give back' on Veterans Day

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      November 17, 2020

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      American Education Week: 'Opportunity to celebrate public education'

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      October 29, 2020

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      American Legion answers family's need for keeping veteran safe, healthy

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      October 15, 2020

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      October 1, 2020

      VA offering transition training specially tailored for women veterans

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      Legionnaire gives women veterans a voice through a wall of honor

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      August 5, 2020

      Tango Alpha Lima welcomes Women of the Military podcast host

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      July 22, 2020

      Legionnaire: Veterans can be catalyst in racial reform

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National Commander 2020 Thanksgiving message

American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford extends a Thanksgiving greeting to members of the American Legion Family, and active-duty military men and women.

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  • Support American Legion programs during your holiday shopping
  • National Commander Oxford congratulates President-elect Biden
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  • Arlington wreaths, Afghanistan troops and Nerf grenades  Video
  • OUR WWII STORY: An Illinois farm boy at war
  • Giving thanks in a challenging year
  • Sioux Nation centennial Legion post's fledgling ALR chapter making a difference
  • Support American Legion programs during your holiday shopping
  • National Commander Oxford congratulates President-elect Biden
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SE1-EP30 Tango Alpha Lima: Wreaths, Troop Reductions and Terrible Thieves

SE1-EP30 Tango Alpha Lima: Wreaths, Troop Reductions and Terrible Thieves

Syracuse University receives 2020 American Legion Patriot Award

Syracuse University receives 2020 American Legion Patriot Award

American Legion National Commander 2020 Thanksgiving message

American Legion National Commander 2020 Thanksgiving message

SE1-EP29 Tango Alpha Lima: COVID-19 conversation ft. guest Dr. Kermit Jones

SE1-EP29 Tango Alpha Lima: COVID-19 conversation ft. guest Dr. Kermit Jones

Colorado American Legion hosts Veterans Day Dinner

Colorado American Legion hosts Veterans Day Dinner

American Legion Riders Veterans Day Ride

American Legion Riders Veterans Day Ride

SE1-EP28 Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Day Special

SE1-EP28 Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Day Special

Rep. Bacon co-sponsors Buddy Check Week legislation

Rep. Bacon co-sponsors Buddy Check Week legislation

Rep. Houlahan co-sponsors “Buddy Check Week” legislation

Rep. Houlahan co-sponsors “Buddy Check Week” legislation

Rep. Thompson co-sponsors Buddy Check Week legislation

Rep. Thompson co-sponsors Buddy Check Week legislation

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Sen. Jones co-sponsors Buddy Check Week legislation

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  • Arlington wreaths, Afghanistan troops and Nerf grenades
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    Arlington wreaths, Afghanistan troops and Nerf grenades
  • OUR WWII STORY: An Illinois farm boy at war
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    OUR WWII STORY: An Illinois farm boy at war
  • Giving thanks in a challenging year
    News
    Giving thanks in a challenging year
  • Sioux Nation centennial Legion post's fledgling ALR chapter making a difference
    News
    Sioux Nation centennial Legion post's fledgling ALR chapter making a difference
  • Support American Legion programs during your holiday shopping
    News
    Support American Legion programs during your holiday shopping
  • National Commander Oxford congratulates President-elect Biden
    News
    National Commander Oxford congratulates President-elect Biden
  • Postponed Navy football games rescheduled
    News
    Postponed Navy football games rescheduled
  • TRICARE Select recipients must pay new fee or lose coverage
    News
    TRICARE Select recipients must pay new fee or lose coverage
  • Challenge 22: Florida post marches to fight veteran suicide
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    Challenge 22: Florida post marches to fight veteran suicide
  • Dec. 15 provides opportunity to promote Legion’s oratorical contest
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    Dec. 15 provides opportunity to promote Legion’s oratorical contest
  • American Legion National Commander Oxford sends a Thanksgiving message
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    American Legion National Commander Oxford sends a Thanksgiving message
  • American Legion presents honorable Patriot Award to Syracuse University
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    American Legion presents honorable Patriot Award to Syracuse University
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Florida post marches to raise awareness of veteran suicide

Florida post marches to raise awareness of veteran suicide

American Legion wreath laid at Korean War Memorial

American Legion wreath laid at Korean War Memorial

Colorado Post 1980 Veterans Day Dinner

Colorado Post 1980 Veterans Day Dinner

Veterans Day Ride with California Riders

Veterans Day Ride with California Riders

OUR WWII STORY: From “somewhere in

OUR WWII STORY: From “somewhere in" the war

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Jersey

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Jersey

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of District of Columbia

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of District of Columbia

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of South Carolina

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of South Carolina

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Mississippi

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Mississippi

OCW grant of architectural LEGOs, games helps combat vet

OCW grant of architectural LEGOs, games helps combat vet

North Carolina stages inaugural in-state Legacy Run

North Carolina stages inaugural in-state Legacy Run

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