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    • Viral post promising free baby formula for TRICARE beneficiaries is a hoax
      May 19, 2022

      Viral post promising free baby formula for TRICARE beneficiaries is a hoax

    • American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets
      May 18, 2022

      American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets

    • VBA expands automated claims system
      May 5, 2022

      VBA expands automated claims system

    • National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?
      May 3, 2022

      National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?

    • American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans
      April 28, 2022

      American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans

    • Virtual career fair scheduled for July 13
      May 23, 2022

      Virtual career fair scheduled for July 13

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      May 1, 2022

      With pandemic restrictions lifted, New Mexico Post 13’s annual job fair a success

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      April 12, 2022

      Albuquerque Post 13 hosting job fair April 27

    • Hundreds of connections made at virtual career fair
      March 11, 2022

      Hundreds of connections made at virtual career fair

    • Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs
      March 6, 2022

      Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs

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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

    • Legislation proposed to clear up confusion about GI Bill eligibility for children and spouses of troops
      February 9, 2022

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

    • American Legion testifies on securing high-demand jobs for veterans
      February 3, 2022

      American Legion testifies on securing high-demand jobs for veterans

    • Report: GI Bill pilot program protects against risky schools
      January 31, 2022

      Report: GI Bill pilot program protects against risky schools

    • American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets
      May 18, 2022

      American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets

    • National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?
      May 3, 2022

      National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?

    • Florida Legion post bringing health-care resources to underserved community
      April 29, 2022

      Florida Legion post bringing health-care resources to underserved community

    • American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans
      April 28, 2022

      American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans

    • VA adds nine respiratory cancers to those presumed to be caused by toxic exposure
      April 26, 2022

      VA adds nine respiratory cancers to those presumed to be caused by toxic exposure

    • Legion Family celebrates April as Children & Youth Month
      April 1, 2022

      Legion Family celebrates April as Children & Youth Month

    • Operation Comfort Warriors event shatters record
      March 29, 2022

      Operation Comfort Warriors event shatters record

    • Students get ‘eye-opening’ trip to D.C., thanks to the Ohio American Legion
      March 9, 2022

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

    • Paddle board gets injured veteran active in the ocean
      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

    • 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

    • All-women’s Legion post celebrates 75 years of service
      March 9, 2022

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

    • Maternal health care for veterans gets boost
      December 2, 2021

      Maternal health care for veterans gets boost

    • Stepping into history at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
      November 15, 2021

      Stepping into history at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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American Legion National Commander calls on the Senate to pass the Honoring our PACT Act now

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2022 American Legion National Oratorical Contest Champion Emma Noble

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  • Johnson delivers 3rd-fastest practice lap at IMS
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    Johnson delivers 3rd-fastest practice lap at IMS
  • VA national cemeteries will host public Memorial Day commemorations
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    VA national cemeteries will host public Memorial Day commemorations
  • Virtual career fair scheduled for July 13
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    Virtual career fair scheduled for July 13
  • American Legion race team talks veteran suicide prevention in June magazine  
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    American Legion race team talks veteran suicide prevention in June magazine  
  • Kanaan to start 6th, Johnson 12th in Indy 500
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    Kanaan to start 6th, Johnson 12th in Indy 500
  • Working Legion’s INDYCAR ‘a great experience’ – and great opportunity 
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    Working Legion’s INDYCAR ‘a great experience’ – and great opportunity 
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National Commander Dillard visits the department of South Dakota

National Commander Dillard visits the department of South Dakota

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Alaska

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Alaska

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Georgia

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Georgia

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Minnesota

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Minnesota

National Commander Dillard visits the department of New York

National Commander Dillard visits the department of New York

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Rhode Island

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Rhode Island

Legion Family raises awareness for preventing veteran suicide

Legion Family raises awareness for preventing veteran suicide

LSU rededicates historic Memorial tower

LSU rededicates historic Memorial tower

National Commander Dillard visits the department of New Hampshire

National Commander Dillard visits the department of New Hampshire

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Utah

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Utah

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Iowa

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Iowa

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Pennsylvania

National Commander Dillard visits the department of Pennsylvania

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