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    • Legion testifies on replacing private grave markers with headstones
      June 12, 2018

      Legion testifies on replacing private grave markers with headstones

    • Exhibit message in Iowa: how the GI Bill happened
      May 16, 2018

      Exhibit message in Iowa: how the GI Bill happened

    • Legion VA appeals unit records 72 percent success rate
      May 9, 2018

      Legion VA appeals unit records 72 percent success rate

    • Iowa Gold Star Military Museum to welcome GI Bill exhibit
      May 2, 2018

      Iowa Gold Star Military Museum to welcome GI Bill exhibit

    • Legion testifies on VA life insurance programs
      April 25, 2018

      Legion testifies on VA life insurance programs

    • The VA's top 10 tips for veteran job seekers
      June 4, 2018

      The VA's top 10 tips for veteran job seekers

    • Legion sponsoring job fair in Puerto Rico
      May 24, 2018

      Legion sponsoring job fair in Puerto Rico

    • Fighting for those who fought for us
      May 1, 2018

      Fighting for those who fought for us

    • Culinary training program certifies veterans in a marketable skill
      April 24, 2018

      Culinary training program certifies veterans in a marketable skill

    • Upcoming career events nationwide
      April 17, 2018

      Upcoming career events nationwide

    • GI Bill exhibit headed to George. H.W. Bush Library
      June 14, 2018

      GI Bill exhibit headed to George. H.W. Bush Library

    • Exhibit message in Iowa: how the GI Bill happened
      May 16, 2018

      Exhibit message in Iowa: how the GI Bill happened

    • Legion symposium focuses on education for veterans, servicemembers
      March 9, 2018

      Legion symposium focuses on education for veterans, servicemembers

    • GI Bill’s legacy, effect and evolution honored in LA
      January 18, 2018

      GI Bill’s legacy, effect and evolution honored in LA

    • Bob Hope Patriotic Hall welcomes American Legion GI Bill exhibit
      January 8, 2018

      Bob Hope Patriotic Hall welcomes American Legion GI Bill exhibit

    • Legion, VA team up to share connected care info
      June 12, 2018

      Legion, VA team up to share connected care info

    • Sweeping veterans health care bill becomes a law
      June 7, 2018

      Sweeping veterans health care bill becomes a law

    • VA connected care Twitter chat set for June 7
      May 30, 2018

      VA connected care Twitter chat set for June 7

    • American Legion invites Detroit area veterans to discuss VA care
      May 29, 2018

      American Legion invites Detroit area veterans to discuss VA care

    • VA MISSION Act heads to the president’s desk
      May 24, 2018

      VA MISSION Act heads to the president’s desk

    • Legion leadership delivers $20,000 OCW grant to Landstuhl
      June 4, 2018

      Legion leadership delivers $20,000 OCW grant to Landstuhl

    • OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower
      May 10, 2018

      OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower

    • $176,000 in donations impact Legion programs
      May 10, 2018

      $176,000 in donations impact Legion programs

    • $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower
      April 26, 2018

      $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower

    • Legion leadership delivers OCW grant to Puerto Rico
      April 23, 2018

      Legion leadership delivers OCW grant to Puerto Rico

    • Should your house be your bank?
      May 21, 2018

      Should your house be your bank?

    • INSIDE THE BOX
      April 20, 2018

      INSIDE THE BOX

    • Taxes made simple? Not on your life
      March 21, 2018

      Taxes made simple? Not on your life

    • Turn saving into fun
      January 19, 2018

      Turn saving into fun

    • Iowa Legion post gets $20,000 'surprise'
      December 21, 2017

      Iowa Legion post gets $20,000 'surprise'

    • Still serving her fellow veterans
      June 6, 2018

      Still serving her fellow veterans

    • OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower
      May 10, 2018

      OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower

    • $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower
      April 26, 2018

      $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower

    • National commander visits Boston VA with department leadership
      April 16, 2018

      National commander visits Boston VA with department leadership

    • Legion staff member joins VA committee on women veterans
      January 31, 2018

      Legion staff member joins VA committee on women veterans

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