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    • The American Legion takes aim at inequity in claims approvals for MST survivors
      November 18, 2021

      The American Legion takes aim at inequity in claims approvals for MST survivors

    • In a win for Persian Gulf War veterans, VA extends presumptive period 
      October 28, 2021

      In a win for Persian Gulf War veterans, VA extends presumptive period 

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

      The American Legion remains steadfast on 90/10 law

    • Legion stands for MST survivors, veterans’ survivors
      October 21, 2021

      Legion stands for MST survivors, veterans’ survivors

    • New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic
      October 7, 2021

      New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic

    • 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

    • Hybrid career fair set for Sept. 22
      September 16, 2021

      Hybrid career fair set for Sept. 22

    • 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

    • New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic
      October 7, 2021

      New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic

    • A guide for students considering ROTC 
      September 30, 2021

      A guide for students considering ROTC 

    • American Legion-Regiment Gaming tournament reaches 25,000 viewers
      December 7, 2021

      American Legion-Regiment Gaming tournament reaches 25,000 viewers

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

      Maternal health care for veterans gets boost

    • Congress-approved commission to begin BRAC-style review of VA facilities
      December 1, 2021

      Congress-approved commission to begin BRAC-style review of VA facilities

    • Changes coming to TRICARE network pharmacies
      December 1, 2021

      Changes coming to TRICARE network pharmacies

    • Deadline extended: Take survey to assess veterans' needs
      November 30, 2021

      Deadline extended: Take survey to assess veterans' needs

    • 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

    • Florida district continues support for Toys for Tots
      December 8, 2021

      Florida district continues support for Toys for Tots

    • Alabama American Legion supports student veterans’ walk for suicide awareness
      December 2, 2021

      Alabama American Legion supports student veterans’ walk for suicide awareness

    • Support American Legion programs during your holiday shopping
      November 29, 2021

      Support American Legion programs during your holiday shopping

    • American Legion helps disabled Army veteran be active outside 
      November 23, 2021

      American Legion helps disabled Army veteran be active outside 

    • 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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On the 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, The American Legion salutes the World War II veterans whose sacrifice, valor and courage saved our nation.

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  • Honor on a different scale
  • Florida ALR chapter’s ‘Ride for the Claus’ brings out emotions in participants, recipients
  • ‘Dec. 7, 1941, changed our lives’: Scores of WWII vets venture to Pearl Harbor on attack’s 80th anniversary
  • Florida district continues support for Toys for Tots
  • Indy to welcome 2021 National Legion College class
  • Army-Navy game to honor 9/11 victims
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

  • Honor on a different scale
  • Florida ALR chapter’s ‘Ride for the Claus’ brings out emotions in participants, recipients
  • ‘Dec. 7, 1941, changed our lives’: Scores of WWII vets venture to Pearl Harbor on attack’s 80th anniversary
  • Florida district continues support for Toys for Tots
  • Indy to welcome 2021 National Legion College class
  • Army-Navy game to honor 9/11 victims
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A survivor's tale of Pearl Harbor
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Veterans Strengthening America
LISTEN HERE
LISTEN HERE
Tango Alpha Lima celebrates 100
GIVE TODAY
GIVE TODAY
Donate your vehicle
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Alabama American Legion supports Operation Iron Ruck

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Holiday Message from The American Legion

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American Legion Family helps Sonoma County celebrate Veterans Day

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Lone Eagle Honor Flight brings veterans to Washington D.C.

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American Legion World Series champions enjoy Game 4 of MLB World Series

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Nate Smith - American Legion Legacy Scholarship Recipient

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Philadelphia post hosts basketball league for local youth

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Chicago Latino post celebrates first anniversary

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Today's Top News

  • Honor on a different scale
    News
    Honor on a different scale
  • Florida ALR chapter’s ‘Ride for the Claus’ brings out emotions in participants, recipients
    News
    Florida ALR chapter’s ‘Ride for the Claus’ brings out emotions in participants, recipients
  • ‘Dec. 7, 1941, changed our lives’: Scores of WWII vets venture to Pearl Harbor on attack’s 80th anniversary
    News
    ‘Dec. 7, 1941, changed our lives’: Scores of WWII vets venture to Pearl Harbor on attack’s 80th anniversary
  • Florida district continues support for Toys for Tots
    News
    Florida district continues support for Toys for Tots
  • Indy to welcome 2021 National Legion College class
    News
    Indy to welcome 2021 National Legion College class
  • Army-Navy game to honor 9/11 victims
    News
    Army-Navy game to honor 9/11 victims
  • ‘Why, it looks like a sleigh’
    News
    ‘Why, it looks like a sleigh’
  • Tango Alpha Lima celebrates 100
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    Tango Alpha Lima celebrates 100
  • Commander to attend Pearl Harbor observances
    Gallery
    Commander to attend Pearl Harbor observances
  • American Legion-Regiment Gaming tournament reaches 25,000 viewers
    News
    American Legion-Regiment Gaming tournament reaches 25,000 viewers
  • WWII combat veteran and longtime senator Bob Dole passes away
    News
    WWII combat veteran and longtime senator Bob Dole passes away
  • Tango Alpha Lima wins innovation award
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    Tango Alpha Lima wins innovation award
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

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Challenge 22 veteran suicide awareness

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Veterans honored at Arlington National Cemetery

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'May no military servicemember ever be forgotten'

Indiana Post 103 brings Veterans Day out into the community

Indiana Post 103 brings Veterans Day out into the community

Veteran suicide awareness a part of Colorado Veterans Day event

Veteran suicide awareness a part of Colorado Veterans Day event

Tango Alpha Lima podcast hosts join Legion members at NYC parade

Tango Alpha Lima podcast hosts join Legion members at NYC parade

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Washington

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Washington

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Louisiana

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Louisiana

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Tennessee

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Tennessee

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Maine

National Commander Paul Dillard visits the department of Maine

'An unforgettable journey into the past'

'An unforgettable journey into the past'

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