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    • A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
      September 23, 2021

      A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

    • Florida Legion post to welcome home Afghanistan veterans
      September 22, 2021

      Florida Legion post to welcome home Afghanistan veterans

    • New presumptive conditions for Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans exposed to particulate matter
      September 16, 2021

      New presumptive conditions for Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans exposed to particulate matter

    • A special interview with the VA secretary
      September 13, 2021

      A special interview with the VA secretary

    • Volunteers across the country to gather for acts of service
      September 9, 2021

      Volunteers across the country to gather for acts of service

    • Hybrid career fair set for Sept. 22
      September 16, 2021

      Hybrid career fair set for Sept. 22

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      August 28, 2021

      Turning veterans into entrepreneurs

    • Overqualified, unfulfilled
      July 21, 2021

      Overqualified, unfulfilled

    • SBA announces community navigator pilot program
      July 2, 2021

      SBA announces community navigator pilot program

    • Virtual career fair set for June 10
      May 5, 2021

      Virtual career fair set for June 10

    • Close the Post-9/11 GI Bill loophole, Legion tells Congress
      September 23, 2021

      Close the Post-9/11 GI Bill loophole, Legion tells Congress

    • Wyoming Legion Riders chapter deliver assistance to student veterans
      September 22, 2021

      Wyoming Legion Riders chapter deliver assistance to student veterans

    • Turning veterans into entrepreneurs
      August 28, 2021

      Turning veterans into entrepreneurs

    • ‘The experience of a lifetime’
      August 24, 2021

      ‘The experience of a lifetime’

    • Changes to VA education benefits go into effect Aug. 1 
      July 21, 2021

      Changes to VA education benefits go into effect Aug. 1 

    • A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
      September 23, 2021

      A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

    • Veterans, get your COVID vaccinations
      September 16, 2021

      Veterans, get your COVID vaccinations

    • New presumptive conditions for Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans exposed to particulate matter
      September 16, 2021

      New presumptive conditions for Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans exposed to particulate matter

    • A special interview with the VA secretary
      September 13, 2021

      A special interview with the VA secretary

    • Takano urges Legionnaires to continue checking on fellow veterans
      September 2, 2021

      Takano urges Legionnaires to continue checking on fellow veterans

    • Child Welfare Foundation grants save lives
      September 22, 2021

      Child Welfare Foundation grants save lives

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      September 21, 2021

      OCW changes lives at major regatta in Cleveland

    • OCW sponsoring major regatta event in Cleveland
      September 13, 2021

      OCW sponsoring major regatta event in Cleveland

    • Legion posts: COVID-19 assistance grants available
      September 8, 2021

      Legion posts: COVID-19 assistance grants available

    • $1 per member earned Legion post CWF 100 percent banner
      July 14, 2021

      $1 per member earned Legion post CWF 100 percent banner

    • American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’
      May 6, 2021

      American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’

    • VA’s Million Veterans Program seeks to enroll more women veterans
      April 7, 2021

      VA’s Million Veterans Program seeks to enroll more women veterans

    • One year and growing for the Tango Alpha Lima podcast
      March 30, 2021

      One year and growing for the Tango Alpha Lima podcast

    • Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans
      March 25, 2021

      Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans

    • American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month
      March 23, 2021

      American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month

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Ohio American Legion sponsors veteran rowing team in Cleveland

Ohio American Legion sponsors veteran rowing team in Cleveland

SE2EP69 Tango Alpha Lima: Convention AAR, Army Vaccine Mandate and Suicide Prevention

SE2EP69 Tango Alpha Lima: Convention AAR, Army Vaccine Mandate and Suicide Prevention

Military veterans turn to agriculture purpose after service

Military veterans turn to agriculture purpose after service

Indiana American Legion helps Louisiana hurricane victims

Indiana American Legion helps Louisiana hurricane victims

Wisconsin American Legion Post remembers 9/11 with flag display

Wisconsin American Legion Post remembers 9/11 with flag display

Michigan American Legion members host Running For Heroes 9/11 event

Michigan American Legion members host Running For Heroes 9/11 event

SE2-EP67 Tango Alpha Lima: Face-to-Face with VA Secretary Denis McDonough

SE2-EP67 Tango Alpha Lima: Face-to-Face with VA Secretary Denis McDonough

SE291119 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with 9/11 Visionary Network Founding Member John Paluska

SE291119 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with 9/11 Visionary Network Founding Member John Paluska

SE291118 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with USMC Combat Aviator Jennifer Vollbrecht

SE291118 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with USMC Combat Aviator Jennifer Vollbrecht

SE291117 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with USMC Veteran and Paralympic Athlete Rob Jones

SE291117 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with USMC Veteran and Paralympic Athlete Rob Jones

SE29116 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with USAF Col. Kim Campbell

SE29116 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with USAF Col. Kim Campbell

SE291115 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former U.S. Army Ranger, Dr. Tony Brooks

SE291115 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former U.S. Army Ranger, Dr. Tony Brooks

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  • Boys State programs encouraged to embrace change while staying true to mission
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    Boys State programs encouraged to embrace change while staying true to mission
  • Afghanistan veterans welcomed home by Florida Legion post, community
    News
    Afghanistan veterans welcomed home by Florida Legion post, community
  • Tango Alpha Lima welcomes Black trans woman veteran
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    Tango Alpha Lima welcomes Black trans woman veteran
  • Florida post increases Buddy Check reach
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    Florida post increases Buddy Check reach
  • Fall Meetings get underway in October
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    Fall Meetings get underway in October
  • Wind therapy, veteran farmers and more in October
    News
    Wind therapy, veteran farmers and more in October
  • From a fan to racing in the field
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    From a fan to racing in the field
  • Share your flag moment
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    Share your flag moment
  • Close the Post-9/11 GI Bill loophole, Legion tells Congress
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    Close the Post-9/11 GI Bill loophole, Legion tells Congress
  • A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
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    A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
  • Department of Minnesota greenlights softball league
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    Department of Minnesota greenlights softball league
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Alabama Riders remember 9/11

Alabama Riders remember 9/11

Indiana Legion Riders gather for 9/11 Ceremony

Indiana Legion Riders gather for 9/11 Ceremony

Michigan Legionnaires host Running For Heroes event

Michigan Legionnaires host Running For Heroes event

The spirit of patriotism

The spirit of patriotism

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 5

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 5

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 4

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 4

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 3

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 3

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 2

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 2

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 1

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 1

2021 American Legion World Series Championship

2021 American Legion World Series Championship

2021 American Legion World Series Championship

2021 American Legion World Series Championship

2021 American Legion World Series – Day 6

2021 American Legion World Series – Day 6

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