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    • VA extends suspension of benefit debts through Dec. 31 
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      VA extends suspension of benefit debts through Dec. 31 

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      Oklahoma Legion post helps bring new veterans facility to center of community

    • VA Secretary focuses on implementing PACT Act, reducing veteran suicide
      August 31, 2022

      VA Secretary focuses on implementing PACT Act, reducing veteran suicide

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      VBA  deputy secretary to Legion: File PACT Act claims now

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      Biden signs historic PACT Act into law

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

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      Hiring Our Heroes: ‘No wrong doors here’

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

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      August 12, 2022

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

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      July 19, 2022

      Job fairs online and in-person draw hundreds of job seekers

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

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      August 12, 2022

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

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      May 16, 2022

      Legionnaire delivers academic support to Ukrainian refugees

    • VA’s new, multibillion-dollar health records system needs major improvements, agency says
      September 22, 2022

      VA’s new, multibillion-dollar health records system needs major improvements, agency says

    • VA Secretary focuses on implementing PACT Act, reducing veteran suicide
      August 31, 2022

      VA Secretary focuses on implementing PACT Act, reducing veteran suicide

    • VBA  deputy secretary to Legion: File PACT Act claims now
      August 28, 2022

      VBA  deputy secretary to Legion: File PACT Act claims now

    • ‘Be the One’: The biggest thing The American Legion is doing right now 
      August 27, 2022

      ‘Be the One’: The biggest thing The American Legion is doing right now 

    • What you need to know about PACT Act benefits 
      August 9, 2022

      What you need to know about PACT Act benefits 

    • 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

    • Membership success story includes $40,000 in donations to Legion funds 
      August 28, 2022

      Membership success story includes $40,000 in donations to Legion funds 

    • Legion grants help members affected by natural disasters 
      August 16, 2022

      Legion grants help members affected by natural disasters 

    • Legion camp builds future youth program leaders and members  
      August 11, 2022

      Legion camp builds future youth program leaders and members  

    • OCW comes through for nonprofit assisting disabled veterans through paddle sports
      July 6, 2022

      OCW comes through for nonprofit assisting disabled veterans through paddle sports

    • 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

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      A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’

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      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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  • Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration
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  • Finish Line Festival recognizes 100 Miles for Hope and Be the One
  • OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: South Korean Legion post participates in memorial ceremony for two American soldiers slain by North Korean soldiers
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Tony Kanaan Talks about The American Legion's BeTheOne Initiative

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Tony Kanaan Talks Success with Theo Von

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Troiola named American Legion National Commander

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World War I Centennial Commission address The American Legion

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New National Commander elected at American Legion National Convention

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Today's Top News

  • Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration
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    Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration
  • VA’s new, multibillion-dollar health records system needs major improvements, agency says
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    VA’s new, multibillion-dollar health records system needs major improvements, agency says
  • Finish Line Festival recognizes 100 Miles for Hope and Be the One
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    Finish Line Festival recognizes 100 Miles for Hope and Be the One
  • OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: South Korean Legion post participates in memorial ceremony for two American soldiers slain by North Korean soldiers
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    OUR KOREAN WAR STORY: South Korean Legion post participates in memorial ceremony for two American soldiers slain by North Korean soldiers
  • Legion Family again brings awareness to POW/MIA issue
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    Legion Family again brings awareness to POW/MIA issue
  • American Legion Riders gather to honor one of their own
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    American Legion Riders gather to honor one of their own
  • Arkansas ALR chapter uses community awareness to show incredible growth in first year
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    Arkansas ALR chapter uses community awareness to show incredible growth in first year
  • American Legion calls on Congress to pass Afghan Adjustment Act
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    American Legion calls on Congress to pass Afghan Adjustment Act
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    Emergency grants available to help in disaster relief
  • Tell Congress to pass national Buddy Check Week
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    Tell Congress to pass national Buddy Check Week
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    Georgia post conducts Buddy Checks by mail, phone
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Pennsylvania Post renamed to honor Past National Commander

Pennsylvania Post renamed to honor Past National Commander

2022 American Legion National Convention Color Guard Contest

2022 American Legion National Convention Color Guard Contest

American Legion Family gives back to Milwaukee community

American Legion Family gives back to Milwaukee community

2022 Legacy Run Day 5 – Arrival in Milwaukee

2022 Legacy Run Day 5 – Arrival in Milwaukee

2022 Legacy Run Day 4 – Honoring Desert Storm and GWOT veterans

2022 Legacy Run Day 4 – Honoring Desert Storm and GWOT veterans

2022 Legacy Run – Day 3

2022 Legacy Run – Day 3

2022 Legacy Run – Day 2

2022 Legacy Run – Day 2

2022 Legacy Run - Day 1

2022 Legacy Run - Day 1

2022 Legacy Run – Pre-Ride

2022 Legacy Run – Pre-Ride

2022 ALWS - Day Six

2022 ALWS - Day Six

2022 ALWS - Day Five

2022 ALWS - Day Five

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2022 ALWS - Day Four

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