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    • Legion to keep fighting for Blue Water Navy veterans
      December 27, 2018

      Legion to keep fighting for Blue Water Navy veterans

    • Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act fails in Senate
      December 13, 2018

      Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act fails in Senate

    • Potential shutdown unlikely to impact DoD, VA
      December 13, 2018

      Potential shutdown unlikely to impact DoD, VA

    • New monthly report shows Legion’s impact
      December 10, 2018

      New monthly report shows Legion’s impact

    • American Legion testifies on military sexual trauma, PTSD claims
      December 6, 2018

      American Legion testifies on military sexual trauma, PTSD claims

    • Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans
      December 11, 2018

      Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans

    • Event on tap for veteran entrepreneurs in New Jersey
      November 1, 2018

      Event on tap for veteran entrepreneurs in New Jersey

    • Online job board aims to help veterans find work
      September 20, 2018

      Online job board aims to help veterans find work

    • Legion’s LinkedIn page achieves milestone
      September 10, 2018

      Legion’s LinkedIn page achieves milestone

    • Helping veterans find civilian jobs
      September 5, 2018

      Helping veterans find civilian jobs

    • GI Bill exhibit headed to Arkansas
      January 10, 2019

      GI Bill exhibit headed to Arkansas

    • Legion presence prominent at Student Veterans conference
      January 9, 2019

      Legion presence prominent at Student Veterans conference

    • 4 things to know if you're a disabled veteran with student loan debt
      December 19, 2018

      4 things to know if you're a disabled veteran with student loan debt

    • Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans
      December 11, 2018

      Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans

    • American Legion GI Bill exhibit headed back to Texas
      September 19, 2018

      American Legion GI Bill exhibit headed back to Texas

    • American Legion invites Tampa, Fla., area veterans to discuss VA care
      January 8, 2019

      American Legion invites Tampa, Fla., area veterans to discuss VA care

    • VA secretary grilled over implementation of VA Mission Act
      December 20, 2018

      VA secretary grilled over implementation of VA Mission Act

    • Potential shutdown unlikely to impact DoD, VA
      December 13, 2018

      Potential shutdown unlikely to impact DoD, VA

    • New program will bring health care to veterans
      December 10, 2018

      New program will bring health care to veterans

    • Legion invites Tucson, Ariz., veterans to discuss VA care
      December 4, 2018

      Legion invites Tucson, Ariz., veterans to discuss VA care

    • American Legion ready to assist Coast Guardsmen affected by shutdown
      January 10, 2019

      American Legion ready to assist Coast Guardsmen affected by shutdown

    • West Virginia post gets patriotism taught in public schools
      January 3, 2019

      West Virginia post gets patriotism taught in public schools

    • $744,620 in grants distributed by American Legion in 2018
      December 28, 2018

      $744,620 in grants distributed by American Legion in 2018

    • 'My family will always remember the generosity'
      December 20, 2018

      'My family will always remember the generosity'

    • Donors to receive limited edition 100th National Convention DVDs
      December 20, 2018

      Donors to receive limited edition 100th National Convention DVDs

    • Six ways to use technology in 2019
      December 20, 2018

      Six ways to use technology in 2019

    • How to talk to your aging parents
      November 20, 2018

      How to talk to your aging parents

    • Yes, you still need an estate plan
      October 19, 2018

      Yes, you still need an estate plan

    • Don't let your car become a submarine
      September 20, 2018

      Don't let your car become a submarine

    • USAA CEO: The needs of veterans, their families are as great as ever
      August 29, 2018

      USAA CEO: The needs of veterans, their families are as great as ever

    • New PSAs on Legion's Vimeo channel
      September 1, 2018

      New PSAs on Legion's Vimeo channel

    • Legion to host small business conference for women veterans, spouses
      July 16, 2018

      Legion to host small business conference for women veterans, spouses

    • Still serving her fellow veterans
      June 6, 2018

      Still serving her fellow veterans

    • OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower
      May 10, 2018

      OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower

    • $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower
      April 26, 2018

      $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower

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Legion post reopens after Hurricane Irma

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  • Commander Reistad calls for 'Buddy Check National Week of Calling'
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    115th Congress filled with significant wins for veterans
  • GI Bill exhibit headed to Arkansas
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    GI Bill exhibit headed to Arkansas
  • Legion Baseball well-represented at record-setting ABCA convention
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    Legion Baseball well-represented at record-setting ABCA convention
  • American Legion ready to assist Coast Guardsmen affected by shutdown
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    American Legion ready to assist Coast Guardsmen affected by shutdown
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    Legion presence prominent at Student Veterans conference
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    Guidelines for honoring the Four Chaplains
  • American Legion invites Tampa, Fla., area veterans to discuss VA care
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    American Legion invites Tampa, Fla., area veterans to discuss VA care
  • Veterans outreach coming to North Carolina
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    Veterans outreach coming to North Carolina
  • Membership effort set for California
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National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Mississippi

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Mississippi

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Louisiana

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Louisiana

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Connecticut

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Connecticut

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Hawaii

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Hawaii

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Missouri

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Missouri

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Arkansas

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Arkansas

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of South Dakota

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of South Dakota

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of New York

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of New York

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Indiana

National Commander Brett P. Reistad visits the Department of Indiana

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Legion Pride in Pasadena

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American Legion ready to roll

Pasadena Post rolls out red carpet

Pasadena Post rolls out red carpet

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