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September 13, 2024
VA updates PACT Act benefits regulations
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Legion joins with other VSOs in calling for Congress to immediately fund $15-billion VA budget shortfall
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Texas nominees claim 3 of 4 American Legion employment awards
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August 12, 2024
Cyber scholarships for justice-involved veterans announced at summit
June 12, 2024
Legion testifies in support of bills to aid veterans, Guard and Reserve seeking education
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American Legion event to honor 80th anniversary of GI Bill
June 3, 2024
Supreme Court gives huge victory to veterans
May 2, 2024
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February 28, 2024
Tuition assistance program for servicemembers needs more funding, more awareness as recruiting tool
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April 10, 2024
More than $60 million for children and youth
April 1, 2024
Origins of April as Children & Youth Month
December 5, 2023
$68,000 Legion grant supports veterans in Alabama
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Remembrance Bowl: more than a homecoming
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