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    • Lawmakers face long to-do list that could have big impacts for veterans, servicemembers
      December 4, 2019

      Lawmakers face long to-do list that could have big impacts for veterans, servicemembers

    • Righting a wrong 66 years in the making
      October 2, 2019

      Righting a wrong 66 years in the making

    • Veterans outreach effort headed to Massachusetts
      September 17, 2019

      Veterans outreach effort headed to Massachusetts

    • Visit the Legion's GI Bill exhibit in Tennessee
      September 10, 2019

      Visit the Legion's GI Bill exhibit in Tennessee

    • Veterans benefits center set for North Carolina
      September 4, 2019

      Veterans benefits center set for North Carolina

    • Albuquerque event brings resources to veterans and community
      November 20, 2019

      Albuquerque event brings resources to veterans and community

    • Symposium set for veteran entrepreneurs in New Jersey
      October 24, 2019

      Symposium set for veteran entrepreneurs in New Jersey

    • Albuquerque Post 13 to host student veteran resource fair
      October 16, 2019

      Albuquerque Post 13 to host student veteran resource fair

    • Finding standards a challenge in credentialing world
      August 29, 2019

      Finding standards a challenge in credentialing world

    • VE&E Commission encouraged to get the word out
      August 25, 2019

      VE&E Commission encouraged to get the word out

    • Advance 500 scholarship benefits Legion families
      November 21, 2019

      Advance 500 scholarship benefits Legion families

    • Legion thanks Tennessee senator's support in closing 90-10 loophole
      November 21, 2019

      Legion thanks Tennessee senator's support in closing 90-10 loophole

    • Ohio veterans museum to welcome GI BIll exhibit
      October 29, 2019

      Ohio veterans museum to welcome GI BIll exhibit

    • Albuquerque Post 13 to host student veteran resource fair
      October 16, 2019

      Albuquerque Post 13 to host student veteran resource fair

    • National commander: Close loophole that leaves veterans vulnerable to predatory colleges
      September 30, 2019

      National commander: Close loophole that leaves veterans vulnerable to predatory colleges

    • Emergency room care among big changes in MISSION Act
      December 4, 2019

      Emergency room care among big changes in MISSION Act

    • Lawmakers face long to-do list that could have big impacts for veterans, servicemembers
      December 4, 2019

      Lawmakers face long to-do list that could have big impacts for veterans, servicemembers

    • 'It's OK to ask for help'
      December 4, 2019

      'It's OK to ask for help'

    • Office Depot/Office Max teaming up with Texas Legion for book drive
      November 6, 2019

      Office Depot/Office Max teaming up with Texas Legion for book drive

    • American Legion to VA: Open doors to WWII veterans
      October 31, 2019

      American Legion to VA: Open doors to WWII veterans

    • American Legion OCW grant provides respite for wounded servicemembers
      November 20, 2019

      American Legion OCW grant provides respite for wounded servicemembers

    • Michigan Legion Family brings history to life on Veterans Day
      November 12, 2019

      Michigan Legion Family brings history to life on Veterans Day

    • Halloween safety tips
      October 28, 2019

      Halloween safety tips

    • Michigan Legion post honors youth for 'extreme level of patriotism and integrity'
      October 23, 2019

      Michigan Legion post honors youth for 'extreme level of patriotism and integrity'

    • Koutz touts the need for OCW
      October 21, 2019

      Koutz touts the need for OCW

    • Take it down a notch
      November 20, 2019

      Take it down a notch

    • Planning beyond the will
      October 18, 2019

      Planning beyond the will

    • Frightening facts about Americans' personal finances
      September 19, 2019

      Frightening facts about Americans' personal finances

    • How does your financial well-being stack up?
      June 20, 2019

      How does your financial well-being stack up?

    • USAA Tips: Beyond the 30-second elevator speech
      May 9, 2019

      USAA Tips: Beyond the 30-second elevator speech

    • The tall black boots
      October 10, 2019

      The tall black boots

    • 2 Legionnaires to compete for Ms. Veteran America
      August 1, 2019

      2 Legionnaires to compete for Ms. Veteran America

    • PNC Rohan among women veterans honored in Virginia
      April 29, 2019

      PNC Rohan among women veterans honored in Virginia

    • Women in the military: ‘We want to do our part’
      April 27, 2019

      Women in the military: ‘We want to do our part’

    • American Legion to attend Tattoo festival
      April 17, 2019

      American Legion to attend Tattoo festival

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Alabama student veterans walk 151 miles for suicide awareness

Alabama student veterans walk 151 miles for suicide awareness

Legion Family leaders promote new Auxiliary units

Legion Family leaders promote new Auxiliary units

Legion Family leaders promote new Auxiliary units

Legion Family leaders promote new Auxiliary units

Pearl Harbor Survivor shares his story

Pearl Harbor Survivor shares his story

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I Am The American Legion: Courtney VanZanten

2019 American Legion Spirit of Service recipient helps Kansas youth

2019 American Legion Spirit of Service recipient helps Kansas youth

Past National Commander Detweiler honored at Victory Ball

Past National Commander Detweiler honored at Victory Ball

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Maryland Legionnaire shares Buddy Check guidance

Legion champions reunited at MLB World Series

Legion champions reunited at MLB World Series

Arizona American Legion Revitalization Effort

Arizona American Legion Revitalization Effort

National Commander Bill Oxford calls on you for Buddy Checks

National Commander Bill Oxford calls on you for Buddy Checks

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I Am The American Legion: Chris Yates

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Today's Top News

  • Publicity for a centennial post
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    Publicity for a centennial post
  • A year of successes, improved lives
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    A year of successes, improved lives
  • American Legion calls for reviewing vulnerabilities at U.S. military bases
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    American Legion calls for reviewing vulnerabilities at U.S. military bases
  • Legion Family honoring veterans through Wreaths Across America
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    Legion Family honoring veterans through Wreaths Across America
  • Vehicle donations support Legion programs
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    Vehicle donations support Legion programs
  • Pearl Harbor survivor remembers the day of infamy
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    Pearl Harbor survivor remembers the day of infamy
  • Posts without Auxiliary units encouraged to create one
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    Posts without Auxiliary units encouraged to create one
  • Legion generosity shown in new Membership Impact Report
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    Legion generosity shown in new Membership Impact Report
  • Oxford meets Taiwan President during Pacific, Far East diplomatic tour
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    Oxford meets Taiwan President during Pacific, Far East diplomatic tour
  • Emergency room care among big changes in MISSION Act
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    Emergency room care among big changes in MISSION Act
  • Lawmakers face long to-do list that could have big impacts for veterans, servicemembers
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    Lawmakers face long to-do list that could have big impacts for veterans, servicemembers
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    Surging Legion post provides 'a platform for service'
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Photo Galleries

Kansas Legion Family helps deliver holiday feast to Fort Riley

Kansas Legion Family helps deliver holiday feast to Fort Riley

Operation Iron Ruck

Operation Iron Ruck

Veterans Day over the air

Veterans Day over the air

Veterans honored at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Veterans honored at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

2019 Veterans Day parade in NYC

2019 Veterans Day parade in NYC

Washington Legion post marks 100th anniversary of Centralia tragedy

Washington Legion post marks 100th anniversary of Centralia tragedy

Veterans Day at Bladensburg

Veterans Day at Bladensburg

2019 Veterans Day - East Los Angeles

2019 Veterans Day - East Los Angeles

With the movers and shakers

With the movers and shakers

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kansas

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kansas

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Maine

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Maine

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Vermont

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Vermont

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