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      Over 1 million jobs in cybersecurity, health care

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      California Legionnaires getting free access to Google Cloud Skills Boost

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      September 25, 2023

      Legion, VA prioritize reducing veteran suicide

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      American Legion survey reveals veterans’ concerns

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      September 18, 2023

      PACT Act special VA enrollment deadline is Sept. 30

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      Legion-supported bill to protect rural veterans’ access to emergency medical transportation introduced in Senate

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      August 23, 2023

      OCW grant provides veterans transportation 

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      April 19, 2023

      American Legion program provides $20,000 to assist South Dakota chapter of fly-fishing nonprofit

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SE4EP182 Tango Alpha Lima: “Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of World War II” with Ivan Houston

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VA Innovation - VA PRIDE in All Who Served Program

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Florida American Legion Riders observe POW/MIA Recognition Day

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Texas American Legion Post host Operation Heal*arious comedy competition

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SE4-EP180 Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - Getting assistance with Susan Irons and Lisa Shoemaker

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SE4-EP179 Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - DoD response with Dr. Nate Galbreath and Dr. Andra Tharp

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SE4-EP178 Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - The LGBTQ+ community with Lindsay Church and Rebekka Eshler

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SE4-EP177 Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series – Male MST survivors Ross Whitmore and Rashan Legard

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National Commander Seehafer visits the department of Wyoming

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of Wyoming

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of Tennessee

National Commander Seehafer visits the department of Tennessee

American Legion Riders honor POW/MIA in Florida

American Legion Riders honor POW/MIA in Florida

2023 American Legion Legacy Run: Day Five - Taming the Snake

2023 American Legion Legacy Run: Day Five - Taming the Snake

2023 American Legion Legacy Run: Day Three - A Great Ride

2023 American Legion Legacy Run: Day Three - A Great Ride

2023 American Legion Legacy Run: Day Two - Rolling through Ohio

2023 American Legion Legacy Run: Day Two - Rolling through Ohio

2023 American Legion Legacy Run: Day One - Birthplace of the Riders

2023 American Legion Legacy Run: Day One - Birthplace of the Riders

2023 American Legion Legacy Run: Riders Meeting

2023 American Legion Legacy Run: Riders Meeting

2023 American Legion World Series: Day 6

2023 American Legion World Series: Day 6

2023 American Legion World Series: Day 5

2023 American Legion World Series: Day 5

2023 American Legion World Series: Day 4

2023 American Legion World Series: Day 4

2023 American Legion World Series: Day 3

2023 American Legion World Series: Day 3

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