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Department of Connecticut Legionnaires are staging a revitalization and veteran outreach effort from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 1. Veterans in and around Tolland and Windham Counties who attend can receive veterans benefits claims assistance – including with PACT Act claims – and learn about American Legion programs and advocacy. The effort will take place at American Legion Post 14, 114 West St., Vernon. A department veteran service officer will be available to assist area veterans with claims or other veteran benefits related questions during these times.

From 1-3 p.m. Eastern, this virtual hiring event is focused on employment opportunities in law enforcement and security. Click here for more information. Presented by Hiring Our Heroes

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT. Join Hiring Our Heroes to explore a variety of careers and learn how to be successful in your transition process. Representatives from organizations hiring for roles regionally and nationally will be present. Click here to learn more.

Riley's Community Center

446 Seitz Drive

Fort Riley, KS 66442

Veterans in and around White, Cleburne and Woodruff Counties in Arkansas are invited to get Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) benefits assistance – including with PACT Act claims – while learning about American Legion programs and advocacy during outreach efforts April 18-20.

The effort will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at each of the three sites:

· April 18 – Valley Baptist Church, 3328 Hwy 36 West, Searcy.

· April 19 – American Legion Post 64, 49 Park Road, Heber Springs.

1-4 p.m. Eastern. This virtual hiring event is focused on employment opportunities in government contracting. Click here to learn more.

Presented by Hiring Our Heroes

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT. Organizations hiring for roles nationally, military spouses, military caregivers, veterans and transitioning servicemembers are invited to this in-person hiring and networking event. Click here for more information.

Aliante Casino Hotel Spa

7300 N. Aliante Parkway

North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Presented by Hiring Our Heroes

The American Legion National Oratorical Contest, a high school speech contest on the U.S. Constitution, awards $203,500 in scholarships each year at the national contest in Indianapolis, April 21-23. The contestants will present a rehearsed eight- to 10-minute oration on an aspect of the Constitution in front of judges, as well as a three- to five-minute speech on an assigned topic discourse — a phase of the Constitution selected from its Articles and Sections. The top three semifinal contestants advance to the championship finals.

3-7 p.m. Eastern. Click here for more information.

Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall 46900 S. Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653 Presented by JobZone

The April Training Tuesday session, presented by the Internal Affairs & Membership Division, will welcome U.S. Marine veteran Jason Murrey, an expert in suicide prevention and mental health counseling. Murrey will be sharing his expertise on how to help veterans who are in the moment with acting on suicidal thoughts. CLICK HERE TO JOIN

American Legion Post 13 in Albuquerque, N.M., will host its eighth annual Operation Hiring Heroes employment event on April 26. The event in conjunction with the New Mexico Workforce Connection will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post, 1201 Legion Road NE in Albuquerque.

1-4 p.m. Eastern. Presented by Hiring Our Heroes. Click here for more information.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern. Click here for more information.

Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center

10823 Chidlaw Road, Bldg. 823

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern. Presented by JobZone. Click here for more information.

459 AWR Wing Auditorium 3755 Patrick Avenue

Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20762