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    • Veterans’ benefits claims surge as VA looks to speed up process
      January 19, 2022

      Veterans’ benefits claims surge as VA looks to speed up process

    • NY Legion post brings VA benefits info to local veterans
      January 12, 2022

      NY Legion post brings VA benefits info to local veterans

    • American Legion board eliminates claims backlog
      January 10, 2022

      American Legion board eliminates claims backlog

    • Remove barriers to veteran homeownership, Legion testifies
      December 9, 2021

      Remove barriers to veteran homeownership, Legion testifies

    • Congress may save Troops to Teachers program
      December 9, 2021

      Congress may save Troops to Teachers program

    • Pilot program expanding transition assistance for veterans, military spouses
      January 18, 2022

      Pilot program expanding transition assistance for veterans, military spouses

    • Job fairs drew big numbers as unemployment rate declined in 2021
      December 8, 2021

      Job fairs drew big numbers as unemployment rate declined in 2021

    • Department of Labor invites partners to expand employment, training services for transitioning veterans and spouses
      October 25, 2021

      Department of Labor invites partners to expand employment, training services for transitioning veterans and spouses

    • New Mexico Post 13 hosting job fair Oct. 27
      October 7, 2021

      New Mexico Post 13 hosting job fair Oct. 27

    • Hybrid career fair draws job seekers in person and online
      September 30, 2021

      Hybrid career fair draws job seekers in person and online

    • Legionnaires share resources, camaraderie at annual SVA conference
      January 10, 2022

      Legionnaires share resources, camaraderie at annual SVA conference

    • Congress may save Troops to Teachers program
      December 9, 2021

      Congress may save Troops to Teachers program

    • Rise of the National Veterans Resource Center
      November 4, 2021

      Rise of the National Veterans Resource Center

    • American Legion GI Bill exhibit helps dedicate new veterans resource center
      October 28, 2021

      American Legion GI Bill exhibit helps dedicate new veterans resource center

    • The American Legion remains steadfast on 90/10 law
      October 28, 2021

      The American Legion remains steadfast on 90/10 law

    • Mule rides provide therapy for veterans
      January 11, 2022

      Mule rides provide therapy for veterans

    • VA considers eliminating copayments for veterans at risk of suicide
      January 6, 2022

      VA considers eliminating copayments for veterans at risk of suicide

    • VA encourages veterans to participate in the environmental health registry
      December 30, 2021

      VA encourages veterans to participate in the environmental health registry

    • VA urges veterans to get flu shots, COVID-19 boosters
      December 16, 2021

      VA urges veterans to get flu shots, COVID-19 boosters

    • Let’s right this wrong for WWII veterans
      December 10, 2021

      Let’s right this wrong for WWII veterans

    • Legion post works with high school to provide new shoes to students
      January 11, 2022

      Legion post works with high school to provide new shoes to students

    • TFA grants help military, Legion families during hardship
      January 6, 2022

      TFA grants help military, Legion families during hardship

    • Operation Comfort Warriors: $285,000 granted to aid in the recovery of veterans
      January 5, 2022

      Operation Comfort Warriors: $285,000 granted to aid in the recovery of veterans

    • American Legion grants ready to help storm, tornado victims
      December 11, 2021

      American Legion grants ready to help storm, tornado victims

    • Florida ALR chapter’s ‘Ride for the Claus’ brings out emotions in participants, recipients
      December 8, 2021

      Florida ALR chapter’s ‘Ride for the Claus’ brings out emotions in participants, recipients

    • Maternal health care for veterans gets boost
      December 2, 2021

      Maternal health care for veterans gets boost

    • Stepping into history at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
      November 15, 2021

      Stepping into history at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    • 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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  • Kanaan hopes to bring Indy 500 victory to The American Legion
  • Help us update our Legion Baseball alumni database
  • Veterans’ benefits claims surge as VA looks to speed up process
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Latest Videos on Legion TV

SE3-EP88 Tango Alpha Lima: GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez

SE3-EP88 Tango Alpha Lima: GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez

SE3-EP87 Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2022 Recap

SE3-EP87 Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2022 Recap

Arizona Legion member uses mules to help fellow veterans with PTSD

Arizona Legion member uses mules to help fellow veterans with PTSD

SE3-EP86 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 4: The Soldier's Guide to PTSD with Virginia Cruse

SE3-EP86 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 4: The Soldier's Guide to PTSD with Virginia Cruse

SE3-EP85 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 3 - NYPD POPPA program with Sean Powers

SE3-EP85 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 3 - NYPD POPPA program with Sean Powers

SE3-EP84 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 2 -

SE3-EP84 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 2 - "The American Legion Saved My Life"

SE3EP83 - Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 1 - Idaho American Legion One More Day Program

SE3EP83 - Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 1 - Idaho American Legion One More Day Program

SE2-EP82 Tango Alpha Lima: A bittersweet goodbye, daring Coast Guard rescue, and MOH Cashe at last

SE2-EP82 Tango Alpha Lima: A bittersweet goodbye, daring Coast Guard rescue, and MOH Cashe at last

Maryland American Legion supports Wreaths Across America

Maryland American Legion supports Wreaths Across America

Veterans Alliance Center supports Kentucky tornado victims

Veterans Alliance Center supports Kentucky tornado victims

Illinois post celebrates Wreaths Across America day

Illinois post celebrates Wreaths Across America day

SE2-EP81 Tango Alpha Lima: War Letters with guest Andrew Carroll

SE2-EP81 Tango Alpha Lima: War Letters with guest Andrew Carroll

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    Networks of service
  • Arizona ALR chapter to wounded police officer: ‘I’ve got your six’
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    Arizona ALR chapter to wounded police officer: ‘I’ve got your six’
  • Kanaan hopes to bring Indy 500 victory to The American Legion
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    Kanaan hopes to bring Indy 500 victory to The American Legion
  • Help us update our Legion Baseball alumni database
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    Help us update our Legion Baseball alumni database
  • Veterans’ benefits claims surge as VA looks to speed up process
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    Veterans’ benefits claims surge as VA looks to speed up process
  • Buddy Check results: appreciation, sense of pride, renewals
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    Buddy Check results: appreciation, sense of pride, renewals
  • Listen to the Legion’s legislative agenda
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    Listen to the Legion’s legislative agenda
  • Thank you, VA health-care workers
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    Thank you, VA health-care workers
  • Federal grants available for programs helping homeless veterans
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    Federal grants available for programs helping homeless veterans
  • Pilot program expanding transition assistance for veterans, military spouses
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    Pilot program expanding transition assistance for veterans, military spouses
  • The driving force behind the GWOT memorial
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    The driving force behind the GWOT memorial
  • Legionnaire wins ‘Tough as Nails’ reality competition show
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    Legionnaire wins ‘Tough as Nails’ reality competition show
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Photo Galleries

Mayfield post still serving community

Mayfield post still serving community

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the Department of California

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the Department of California

Wreaths Across America convoy returns to Maryland post

Wreaths Across America convoy returns to Maryland post

Illinois Post 527 places 900 wreaths on graves of veterans

Illinois Post 527 places 900 wreaths on graves of veterans

Indiana Post 351 brings Christmas hope to tornado victims

Indiana Post 351 brings Christmas hope to tornado victims

Clothing, furniture, food secured for community members in need

Clothing, furniture, food secured for community members in need

Commander Dillard visits the department of Hawaii

Commander Dillard visits the department of Hawaii

Commander Dillard visits the department of Mississippi

Commander Dillard visits the department of Mississippi

Commander Dillard visits the department of New Mexico

Commander Dillard visits the department of New Mexico

Commander Dillard visits the department of Arkansas

Commander Dillard visits the department of Arkansas

Commander Dillard visits the department of Nevada

Commander Dillard visits the department of Nevada

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

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