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    • Legion-supported legislation capping fees for lawyers representing Camp Lejeune Marines introduced
      December 1, 2022

      Legion-supported legislation capping fees for lawyers representing Camp Lejeune Marines introduced

    • VA prioritizing PACT Act benefits for cancer patients
      December 1, 2022

      VA prioritizing PACT Act benefits for cancer patients

    • Oklahoma Legion post recognized for claims efforts during pandemic
      November 30, 2022

      Oklahoma Legion post recognized for claims efforts during pandemic

    • VA to award scholarship for aspiring mental health professionals
      November 28, 2022

      VA to award scholarship for aspiring mental health professionals

    • North Carolina American Legion bringing VA benefits assistance to area veterans
      October 27, 2022

      North Carolina American Legion bringing VA benefits assistance to area veterans

    • Legion report: critical U.S. economic needs can be met by veterans
      November 10, 2022

      Legion report: critical U.S. economic needs can be met by veterans

    • Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage
      September 29, 2022

      Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage

    • Task force aims to take action to help veteran-owned small businesses
      August 29, 2022

      Task force aims to take action to help veteran-owned small businesses

    • Hiring Our Heroes: ‘No wrong doors here’
      August 26, 2022

      Hiring Our Heroes: ‘No wrong doors here’

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      August 24, 2022

      Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention

    • Time for a fresh look at the Army Alumni idea
      November 2, 2022

      Time for a fresh look at the Army Alumni idea

    • Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it
      August 31, 2022

      Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it

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      August 27, 2022

      Awards honor those who assist veterans, provide homes

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      August 24, 2022

      Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention

    • American Legion National Convention hosting job fair, career, credentialing events for vets, families
      August 12, 2022

      American Legion National Convention hosting job fair, career, credentialing events for vets, families

    • VA prioritizing PACT Act benefits for cancer patients
      December 1, 2022

      VA prioritizing PACT Act benefits for cancer patients

    • VA to award scholarship for aspiring mental health professionals
      November 28, 2022

      VA to award scholarship for aspiring mental health professionals

    • Legion invites Bronx-area veterans to town hall
      November 16, 2022

      Legion invites Bronx-area veterans to town hall

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      November 14, 2022

      VA offers at-home colorectal cancer screening kits

    • VA fights back against food insecurity
      November 10, 2022

      VA fights back against food insecurity

    • ‘Our Country’s Veterans’ comic book gets a refresh 
      November 9, 2022

      ‘Our Country’s Veterans’ comic book gets a refresh 

    • Operation A.L.F. dogs give comfort to children
      October 12, 2022

      Operation A.L.F. dogs give comfort to children

    • Two CWF recipients share impact made by Legion grant
      September 20, 2022

      Two CWF recipients share impact made by Legion grant

    • South Dakota cabinet member briefs national convention on state youth program
      August 31, 2022

      South Dakota cabinet member briefs national convention on state youth program

    • Legion grant provides 7,235 free medical trips for children 
      August 31, 2022

      Legion grant provides 7,235 free medical trips for children 

    • Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration
      September 23, 2022

      Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration

    • South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. Veteran America
      September 14, 2022

      South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. Veteran America

    • A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’
      June 6, 2022

      A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’

    • Honoring the role of women veterans
      March 22, 2022

      Honoring the role of women veterans

    • A year of gains for women veterans
      March 10, 2022

      A year of gains for women veterans

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  • Report to Congress finds arms deliveries to Taiwan have been slowed by Ukraine war
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  • American Legion Family again brings Thanksgiving joy to others across the nation
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  • Report to Congress finds arms deliveries to Taiwan have been slowed by Ukraine war
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American Legion Legacy Scholarship recipient protecting oceans

American Legion Legacy Scholarship recipient protecting oceans

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SE3-EP136 Tango Alpha Lima: Fighting the physical inactivity epidemic with Dr. Dan Bornstein

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Remembering the lessons of the Exxon-Valdez

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American Legion National Commander visits Coast Guard Stations in Oregon

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West Virginia American Legion Post engaging young families

West Virginia American Legion Post engaging young families

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SE3-EP134 Tango Alpha Lima: VET Tv CEO Waco Hoover

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New York American Legion turns to yoga for healing

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Georgia American Legion hosts retreat for suicide awareness

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    Legionnaire commences 3,500-mile rowing journey
  • Legion-supported legislation capping fees for lawyers representing Camp Lejeune Marines introduced
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    Legion-supported legislation capping fees for lawyers representing Camp Lejeune Marines introduced
  • Report to Congress finds arms deliveries to Taiwan have been slowed by Ukraine war
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    Report to Congress finds arms deliveries to Taiwan have been slowed by Ukraine war
  • Serving our nation, protecting our oceans
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    Serving our nation, protecting our oceans
  • VA prioritizing PACT Act benefits for cancer patients
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    VA prioritizing PACT Act benefits for cancer patients
  • American Legion Family again brings Thanksgiving joy to others across the nation
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    American Legion Family again brings Thanksgiving joy to others across the nation
  • Oklahoma Legion post recognized for claims efforts during pandemic
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    Oklahoma Legion post recognized for claims efforts during pandemic
  • Gary Bautell, voice of the US military in Europe for decades, dies at 80
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    Gary Bautell, voice of the US military in Europe for decades, dies at 80
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    We can all ‘Be the One’
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    OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: Memorial honors those in ‘Second Korean War’
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National Commander Troiola visits the department of Oregon

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Oregon

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arkansas

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arkansas

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Troiola visits the department of New York

National Commander Troiola visits the department of New York

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Maine

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Maine

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Vermont

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Vermont

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Indiana

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Indiana

National Commander Troiola visits the Department of Missouri

National Commander Troiola visits the Department of Missouri

82nd Airborne All-American Week

82nd Airborne All-American Week

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Texas

National Commander Troiola visits the department of Texas

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