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    • North Carolina American Legion bringing VA benefits assistance to area veterans
      October 27, 2022

      North Carolina American Legion bringing VA benefits assistance to area veterans

    • TRICARE changes force 15,000 pharmacies out of network
      October 27, 2022

      TRICARE changes force 15,000 pharmacies out of network

    • Legion inks MOU on Camp Lejeune Justice Act
      October 25, 2022

      Legion inks MOU on Camp Lejeune Justice Act

    • Disabled veterans, military retirees see record COLA increase
      October 20, 2022

      Disabled veterans, military retirees see record COLA increase

    • Veterans, be wary of PACT Act scammers
      October 6, 2022

      Veterans, be wary of PACT Act scammers

    • Legion report: critical U.S. economic needs can be met by veterans
      November 10, 2022

      Legion report: critical U.S. economic needs can be met by veterans

    • Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage
      September 29, 2022

      Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage

    • Task force aims to take action to help veteran-owned small businesses
      August 29, 2022

      Task force aims to take action to help veteran-owned small businesses

    • Hiring Our Heroes: ‘No wrong doors here’
      August 26, 2022

      Hiring Our Heroes: ‘No wrong doors here’

    • Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention
      August 24, 2022

      Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention

    • Time for a fresh look at the Army Alumni idea
      November 2, 2022

      Time for a fresh look at the Army Alumni idea

    • Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it
      August 31, 2022

      Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it

    • Awards honor those who assist veterans, provide homes
      August 27, 2022

      Awards honor those who assist veterans, provide homes

    • Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention
      August 24, 2022

      Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention

    • American Legion National Convention hosting job fair, career, credentialing events for vets, families
      August 12, 2022

      American Legion National Convention hosting job fair, career, credentialing events for vets, families

    • Legion invites Bronx-area veterans to town hall
      November 16, 2022

      Legion invites Bronx-area veterans to town hall

    • VA offers at-home colorectal cancer screening kits
      November 14, 2022

      VA offers at-home colorectal cancer screening kits

    • VA fights back against food insecurity
      November 10, 2022

      VA fights back against food insecurity

    • Court rules that VA must reimburse veterans for emergency care at non-VA facilities 
      November 3, 2022

      Court rules that VA must reimburse veterans for emergency care at non-VA facilities 

    • North Carolina American Legion bringing VA benefits assistance to area veterans
      October 27, 2022

      North Carolina American Legion bringing VA benefits assistance to area veterans

    • ‘Our Country’s Veterans’ comic book gets a refresh 
      November 9, 2022

      ‘Our Country’s Veterans’ comic book gets a refresh 

    • Operation A.L.F. dogs give comfort to children
      October 12, 2022

      Operation A.L.F. dogs give comfort to children

    • Two CWF recipients share impact made by Legion grant
      September 20, 2022

      Two CWF recipients share impact made by Legion grant

    • South Dakota cabinet member briefs national convention on state youth program
      August 31, 2022

      South Dakota cabinet member briefs national convention on state youth program

    • Legion grant provides 7,235 free medical trips for children 
      August 31, 2022

      Legion grant provides 7,235 free medical trips for children 

    • Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration
      September 23, 2022

      Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration

    • South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. Veteran America
      September 14, 2022

      South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. Veteran America

    • A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’
      June 6, 2022

      A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’

    • Honoring the role of women veterans
      March 22, 2022

      Honoring the role of women veterans

    • A year of gains for women veterans
      March 10, 2022

      A year of gains for women veterans

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TFA grants assist with shelter, food, utilities and health expenses.
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Minor children whose guardian is eligible for Legion membership.
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    Legion grants help members affected by natural disasters 
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    TFA grants help military, Legion families during hardship
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    American Legion grants ready to help storm, tornado victims
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  • Legion posts: COVID-19 assistance grants available
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    Legion posts: COVID-19 assistance grants available
  • Questions and answers about 100 Miles for Hope
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    Questions and answers about 100 Miles for Hope
  • Combined Americanism Conference video presentations now online
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    Combined Americanism Conference video presentations now online
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    10 facts about The American Legion 100 Miles for Hope
  • Phone call to a Legionnaire identifies need for TFA grant
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    Phone call to a Legionnaire identifies need for TFA grant
  • Legion posts affected by COVID can apply for $1,000 grant
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    Legion posts affected by COVID can apply for $1,000 grant
  • Giving Tuesday donors pledge $15,000 to V&CF
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    Giving Tuesday donors pledge $15,000 to V&CF
  • South Carolina Post 15's market continues to produce during COVID-19
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