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    • VA helps bridge digital divide for veterans 
      June 21, 2022

      VA helps bridge digital divide for veterans 

    • Senate passes historic burn pit legislation
      June 16, 2022

      Senate passes historic burn pit legislation

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      June 16, 2022

      VA helps bridge health-care gaps for transitioning veterans

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      June 9, 2022

      New laws improve health care for veterans

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      May 26, 2022

      FCC program puts affordable internet within reach for veterans

    • Save the date: credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention
      June 25, 2022

      Save the date: credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention

    • Legion, Hiring Our Heroes presenting July job fair in D.C. area
      June 22, 2022

      Legion, Hiring Our Heroes presenting July job fair in D.C. area

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      June 1, 2022

      Department of Puerto Rico hosting job fair June 24

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      June 1, 2022

      Legion presenting transition workshops June 13 at Fort Hood

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      May 23, 2022

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      June 25, 2022

      Save the date: credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention

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      May 16, 2022

      Legionnaire delivers academic support to Ukrainian refugees

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      March 6, 2022

      Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs

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      February 9, 2022

      Legislation proposed to clear up confusion about GI Bill eligibility for children and spouses of troops

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      February 3, 2022

      American Legion testifies on securing high-demand jobs for veterans

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      June 28, 2022

      Senators announce they will block AIR Commission

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      June 24, 2022

      Fight continues for LGBTQ veterans, servicemembers

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      June 24, 2022

      VA encourages veterans to enroll in Million Veterans Program

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      June 23, 2022

      Servicemembers exposed to blasts at little risk of CTE, study finds

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      June 16, 2022

      Senate passes historic burn pit legislation

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      April 1, 2022

      Legion Family celebrates April as Children & Youth Month

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      March 29, 2022

      Operation Comfort Warriors event shatters record

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      March 9, 2022

      Students get ‘eye-opening’ trip to D.C., thanks to the Ohio American Legion

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      February 27, 2022

      Paddle board gets injured veteran active in the ocean

    • Michigan Legion post expanding its outreach to youth
      February 23, 2022

      Michigan Legion post expanding its outreach to youth

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      June 6, 2022

      A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’

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      March 22, 2022

      Honoring the role of women veterans

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      March 10, 2022

      A year of gains for women veterans

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      March 9, 2022

      All-women’s Legion post celebrates 75 years of service

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      December 2, 2021

      Maternal health care for veterans gets boost

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  • Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient leaves legacy
  • A series of ‘miracles’ brings World War II veteran’s Purple Heart to his daughter
  • American Legion calls for state funeral for ‘Woody’ Williams
  • Supreme Court rules in favor of plaintiff backed by American Legion amicus brief 
  • Pause to consider the true spirit of Independence Day
  • OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: A new GI Bill
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  • Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient leaves legacy
  • A series of ‘miracles’ brings World War II veteran’s Purple Heart to his daughter
  • American Legion calls for state funeral for ‘Woody’ Williams
  • Supreme Court rules in favor of plaintiff backed by American Legion amicus brief 
  • Pause to consider the true spirit of Independence Day
  • OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: A new GI Bill
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American Legion California Boys State citizens honor veterans

American Legion California Boys State citizens honor veterans

California American Legion Boys State citizens elect South Gate student Governor

California American Legion Boys State citizens elect South Gate student Governor

SE3-EP113 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with NBC Universal Veterans Network Hill Pluviose

SE3-EP113 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with NBC Universal Veterans Network Hill Pluviose

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Challenger League baseball finds "buddies" in Illinois American Legion players

SE3-EP112 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with author and entrepreneur Graciela Tiscareño-Sato

SE3-EP112 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with author and entrepreneur Graciela Tiscareño-Sato

SE3-EP111 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with Coeus Umbrella founder Jeffrey Powell

SE3-EP111 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with Coeus Umbrella founder Jeffrey Powell

SE3-EP110 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with the Walt Disney Company

SE3-EP110 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with the Walt Disney Company

Buffalo Soldier re-enactors kick off Iron Ride

Buffalo Soldier re-enactors kick off Iron Ride

Illinois American Legion post hosts suicide prevention event

Illinois American Legion post hosts suicide prevention event

SE3-EP109 Tango Alpha Lima: The Misty Experiment with producers Ian Adelson and Dean Echenberg

SE3-EP109 Tango Alpha Lima: The Misty Experiment with producers Ian Adelson and Dean Echenberg

New Jersey American Legion delivers 'the best medicine'

New Jersey American Legion delivers 'the best medicine'

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Today's Top News

  • Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient leaves legacy
    News
    Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient leaves legacy
  • A series of ‘miracles’ brings World War II veteran’s Purple Heart to his daughter
    News
    A series of ‘miracles’ brings World War II veteran’s Purple Heart to his daughter
  • American Legion calls for state funeral for ‘Woody’ Williams
    News
    American Legion calls for state funeral for ‘Woody’ Williams
  • Supreme Court rules in favor of plaintiff backed by American Legion amicus brief 
    News
    Supreme Court rules in favor of plaintiff backed by American Legion amicus brief 
  • Pause to consider the true spirit of Independence Day
    News
    Pause to consider the true spirit of Independence Day
  • OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: A new GI Bill
    News
    OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: A new GI Bill
  • Johnson to drive No. 48 Legion car at Mid-Ohio race
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    Johnson to drive No. 48 Legion car at Mid-Ohio race
  • Tango Alpha Lima crests 100,000 milestone
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    Tango Alpha Lima crests 100,000 milestone
  • Adaptive clothing takes stress out of dressing
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    Adaptive clothing takes stress out of dressing
  • Senators announce they will block AIR Commission
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    Senators announce they will block AIR Commission
  • Support disabled veterans, win incentives
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    Support disabled veterans, win incentives
  • Training Tuesday moved to 7 p.m. ET Thursday, June 30
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    Training Tuesday moved to 7 p.m. ET Thursday, June 30
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“The best smiles in baseball”

“The best smiles in baseball”

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Oklahoma

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Oklahoma

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Dillard visits the Department of Kentucky

National Commander Dillard visits the Department of Kentucky

Texas Boys State Returns to UT-Austin

Texas Boys State Returns to UT-Austin

Heroes of Normandy honored on D-Day+78 years

Heroes of Normandy honored on D-Day+78 years

The long path of honor

The long path of honor

New York American Legion honors history of Memorial Day

New York American Legion honors history of Memorial Day

Florida Legion helps Honor Heroes

Florida Legion helps Honor Heroes

American Legion NVC lays wreaths at Arlington

American Legion NVC lays wreaths at Arlington

American Legion makes great showing during Indianapolis 500

American Legion makes great showing during Indianapolis 500

National Commander Dillard visits the department of South Dakota

National Commander Dillard visits the department of South Dakota

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