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    • Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans
      February 25, 2021

      Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans

    • American Legion, VSOs urge VA Secretary to reimburse veterans
      February 18, 2021

      American Legion, VSOs urge VA Secretary to reimburse veterans

    • The impact of an American Legion service officer
      February 18, 2021

      The impact of an American Legion service officer

    • VA extends its ban on evictions and foreclosures to June 30
      February 17, 2021

      VA extends its ban on evictions and foreclosures to June 30

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      February 10, 2021

      Georgia Legionnaire doesn't let COVID-19 get in the way of assisting homeless veterans

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      February 10, 2021

      Over 900 jobseekers 'attend' virtual job fair

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      February 3, 2021

      Be ready for Feb. 9 virtual career fair

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      January 27, 2021

      Virtual job fair coming Feb. 9

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      November 18, 2020

      Virtual career fair a global success

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      November 16, 2020

      Department of North Carolina sponsoring Nov. 17 virtual career fair

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      January 14, 2021

      College campus post helping build 'the foundation for the future'

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      December 10, 2020

      American Legion testifies on supporting veterans through COVID-19

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      December 10, 2020

      VA Colmery Act IT implementation complete

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      November 19, 2020

      American Legion presents honorable Patriot Award to Syracuse University

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      November 17, 2020

      American Education Week: 'Opportunity to celebrate public education'

    • The American Legion to state veterans homes: ‘Obey the law, cooperate with VA’
      February 25, 2021

      The American Legion to state veterans homes: ‘Obey the law, cooperate with VA’

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      February 8, 2021

      The American Legion congratulates new VA secretary

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      February 4, 2021

      Assisting with COVID-19 vaccine effort 'a no-brainer' for Florida Legion post

    • What veterans need to know about getting vaccine from VA
      February 3, 2021

      What veterans need to know about getting vaccine from VA

    • Biden’s pick for VA Secretary sails through confirmation hearing
      January 28, 2021

      Biden’s pick for VA Secretary sails through confirmation hearing

    • Arkansas post's Legion Family to provide food relief to area veterans, military
      February 3, 2021

      Arkansas post's Legion Family to provide food relief to area veterans, military

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      February 2, 2021

      Legacy Scholarship boosts Cornell freshman’s dreams

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      January 28, 2021

      American Legion grant helps DBSA support emotions of children

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      January 6, 2021

      Phone call to a Legionnaire identifies need for TFA grant

    • OCW: $181,769 in grants show recovering veterans The American Legion cares
      January 6, 2021

      OCW: $181,769 in grants show recovering veterans The American Legion cares

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      November 20, 2020

      Go lean for the holidays

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      October 20, 2020

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      September 29, 2020

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      August 26, 2020

      Military spouses’ best financial advice

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      July 21, 2020

      Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic

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      January 7, 2021

      Bill aimed to help veterans facing variety of challenges signed into law

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      December 12, 2020

      The American Legion: Wilkie must be held accountable

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      October 15, 2020

      Texas Legionnaire: 'I know I can make a difference'

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      October 1, 2020

      VA offering transition training specially tailored for women veterans

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      August 13, 2020

      Legionnaire gives women veterans a voice through a wall of honor

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American Legion members can virtually view the commander’s testimony, attend meetings and advocate our legislative priorities.

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American Legion Legislative Priorities: Know Before You Go

American Legion Legislative Priorities: Know Before You Go

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Commander Oxford welcomes Legion members to Virtual Washington Conference

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American Legion Riders thank Virtual Legacy Run donors

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SE2-EP42 Tango Alpha Lima: Black History in the Military

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Still serving veterans: Indiana Veterans Center

American Legion Service Officers change lives

American Legion Service Officers change lives

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Elements of The American Legion Emblem

SE2-EP41 Tango Alpha Lima: Moral Injury with guest David Fisher

SE2-EP41 Tango Alpha Lima: Moral Injury with guest David Fisher

SE2-EP40 Tango Alpha Lima: Sipping antifreeze, writing resolutions and a TSwift sea shanty

SE2-EP40 Tango Alpha Lima: Sipping antifreeze, writing resolutions and a TSwift sea shanty

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SE2-EP39 Tango Alpha Lima: How to Catch a Russian Spy with guest Naveed Jamali

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SE2-EP38 Tango Alpha Lima: Ending the Widow's Tax, Billions in Benefits and Sleeping on the Floor

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SE2-EP37 Tango Alpha Lima: Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil

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  • Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans
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    Legion calls on White House to fast-track citizenship for military members, veterans
  • High school teacher, students help right historic injustice
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Arizona Christmas Stars brings joy to veterans home residents

Arizona Christmas Stars brings joy to veterans home residents

Oregon American Legion fulfills Christmas wishes

Oregon American Legion fulfills Christmas wishes

New Jersey post makes Wreaths Across America a community event

New Jersey post makes Wreaths Across America a community event

Maryland Legion makes sure every veteran is honored in Queen Anne's County

Maryland Legion makes sure every veteran is honored in Queen Anne's County

Arizona Legion Family honors fallen veterans

Arizona Legion Family honors fallen veterans

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Wyoming

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Wyoming

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 Indiana

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Indiana

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of North Carolina

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of North Carolina

Florida post marches to raise awareness of veteran suicide

Florida post marches to raise awareness of veteran suicide

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