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May 16, 2018
Exhibit message in Iowa: how the GI Bill happened
May 9, 2018
Legion VA appeals unit records 72 percent success rate
May 2, 2018
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum to welcome GI Bill exhibit
April 25, 2018
Legion testifies on VA life insurance programs
April 2, 2018
National commander featured on C-SPAN
May 1, 2018
Fighting for those who fought for us
April 24, 2018
Culinary training program certifies veterans in a marketable skill
April 17, 2018
Upcoming career events nationwide
April 11, 2018
Job seekers, subscribe to Legion's Career Center newsletter
April 9, 2018
Department of New Jersey partnering for casino job fair
May 16, 2018
Exhibit message in Iowa: how the GI Bill happened
March 9, 2018
Legion symposium focuses on education for veterans, servicemembers
January 18, 2018
GI Bill’s legacy, effect and evolution honored in LA
January 8, 2018
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall welcomes American Legion GI Bill exhibit
November 8, 2017
New Jersey Legionnaire honored for advocacy
May 18, 2018
Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie tapped to lead the department
May 17, 2018
Long-term direction of VA uncertain; 50 days without a secretary
May 9, 2018
VA MISSION Act easily passes House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
May 4, 2018
National commander: VA legislation 'a fair compromise'
May 3, 2018
'We want our post to be known for this'
May 10, 2018
OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower
May 10, 2018
$176,000 in donations impact Legion programs
April 26, 2018
$50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower
April 23, 2018
Legion leadership delivers OCW grant to Puerto Rico
April 10, 2018
CWF grant helps blind youth read
May 21, 2018
Should your house be your bank?
April 20, 2018
INSIDE THE BOX
March 21, 2018
Taxes made simple? Not on your life
January 19, 2018
Turn saving into fun
December 21, 2017
Iowa Legion post gets $20,000 'surprise'
May 10, 2018
OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower
April 26, 2018
$50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower
April 16, 2018
National commander visits Boston VA with department leadership
January 31, 2018
Legion staff member joins VA committee on women veterans
August 21, 2017
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About
Organization
Mission
"For God and Country, we associate ourselves together..."
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History
Nearly a century of service and life-changing accomplishments
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The Emblem
The meaning behind The American Legion's defining symbol
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National Alliances
Companies that share American Legion values
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Preamble
Introduction to Constitution states the Legion's values and purposes
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Resolutions
Legion policies and positions reflect the values of veterans everywhere
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Constitution & By-laws
Official document guides American Legion organization and procedure
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Federal Charter
The American Legion has been chartered by Congress since 1919
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Leadership
National Commander
Denise H. Rohan
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National Officers
Leadership committed to the values of veterans
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National Vice Commanders
At work on behalf of The American Legion across the country
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National Chaplains
Service and faith go hand in hand for The American Legion
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Commissions & Committees
Volunteer leaders guide the Legion's programs, policies and services
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Departments
Fifty-five American Legion departments can be found worldwide
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Headquarters Divisions
National operations based in Indianapolis and Washington D.C.
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Reports
Annual Reports
In-depth analysis, measurable performance and more
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By The Numbers
Millions of hours, contributions and acts of American Legion post service
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