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September 16, 2022
VA extends suspension of benefit debts through Dec. 31
September 14, 2022
Oklahoma Legion post helps bring new veterans facility to center of community
August 31, 2022
VA Secretary focuses on implementing PACT Act, reducing veteran suicide
August 28, 2022
VBA deputy secretary to Legion: File PACT Act claims now
August 10, 2022
Biden signs historic PACT Act into law
September 29, 2022
Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage
August 29, 2022
Task force aims to take action to help veteran-owned small businesses
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Hiring Our Heroes: ‘No wrong doors here’
August 24, 2022
Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention
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American Legion National Convention hosting job fair, career, credentialing events for vets, families
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Major General: 23% doesn’t cut it
August 27, 2022
Awards honor those who assist veterans, provide homes
August 24, 2022
Credentialing summit Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at national convention
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American Legion National Convention hosting job fair, career, credentialing events for vets, families
May 16, 2022
Legionnaire delivers academic support to Ukrainian refugees
September 22, 2022
VA’s new, multibillion-dollar health records system needs major improvements, agency says
August 31, 2022
VA Secretary focuses on implementing PACT Act, reducing veteran suicide
August 28, 2022
VBA deputy secretary to Legion: File PACT Act claims now
August 27, 2022
‘Be the One’: The biggest thing The American Legion is doing right now
August 9, 2022
What you need to know about PACT Act benefits
August 31, 2022
South Dakota cabinet member briefs national convention on state youth program
August 28, 2022
Membership success story includes $40,000 in donations to Legion funds
August 16, 2022
Legion grants help members affected by natural disasters
August 11, 2022
Legion camp builds future youth program leaders and members
July 6, 2022
OCW comes through for nonprofit assisting disabled veterans through paddle sports
September 23, 2022
Military Women’s Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration
September 14, 2022
South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. Veteran America
June 6, 2022
A fitting tribute to ‘trailblazers and visionaries’
March 22, 2022
Honoring the role of women veterans
March 10, 2022
A year of gains for women veterans
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