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    • Lawmakers face long to-do list that could have big impacts for veterans, servicemembers
      December 4, 2019

      Lawmakers face long to-do list that could have big impacts for veterans, servicemembers

    • Righting a wrong 66 years in the making
      October 2, 2019

      Righting a wrong 66 years in the making

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      September 17, 2019

      Veterans outreach effort headed to Massachusetts

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      September 10, 2019

      Visit the Legion's GI Bill exhibit in Tennessee

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      September 4, 2019

      Veterans benefits center set for North Carolina

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      November 20, 2019

      Albuquerque event brings resources to veterans and community

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      October 24, 2019

      Symposium set for veteran entrepreneurs in New Jersey

    • Albuquerque Post 13 to host student veteran resource fair
      October 16, 2019

      Albuquerque Post 13 to host student veteran resource fair

    • Finding standards a challenge in credentialing world
      August 29, 2019

      Finding standards a challenge in credentialing world

    • PNCs weigh in on employment and education
      August 25, 2019

      PNCs weigh in on employment and education

    • Advance 500 scholarship benefits Legion families
      November 21, 2019

      Advance 500 scholarship benefits Legion families

    • Legion thanks Tennessee senator's support in closing 90-10 loophole
      November 21, 2019

      Legion thanks Tennessee senator's support in closing 90-10 loophole

    • Ohio veterans museum to welcome GI BIll exhibit
      October 29, 2019

      Ohio veterans museum to welcome GI BIll exhibit

    • Albuquerque Post 13 to host student veteran resource fair
      October 16, 2019

      Albuquerque Post 13 to host student veteran resource fair

    • National commander: Close loophole that leaves veterans vulnerable to predatory colleges
      September 30, 2019

      National commander: Close loophole that leaves veterans vulnerable to predatory colleges

    • Emergency room care among big changes in MISSION Act
      December 4, 2019

      Emergency room care among big changes in MISSION Act

    • Lawmakers face long to-do list that could have big impacts for veterans, servicemembers
      December 4, 2019

      Lawmakers face long to-do list that could have big impacts for veterans, servicemembers

    • 'It's OK to ask for help'
      December 4, 2019

      'It's OK to ask for help'

    • Office Depot/Office Max teaming up with Texas Legion for book drive
      November 6, 2019

      Office Depot/Office Max teaming up with Texas Legion for book drive

    • American Legion to VA: Open doors to WWII veterans
      October 31, 2019

      American Legion to VA: Open doors to WWII veterans

    • American Legion OCW grant provides respite for wounded servicemembers
      November 20, 2019

      American Legion OCW grant provides respite for wounded servicemembers

    • Michigan Legion Family brings history to life on Veterans Day
      November 12, 2019

      Michigan Legion Family brings history to life on Veterans Day

    • Halloween safety tips
      October 28, 2019

      Halloween safety tips

    • Michigan Legion post honors youth for 'extreme level of patriotism and integrity'
      October 23, 2019

      Michigan Legion post honors youth for 'extreme level of patriotism and integrity'

    • Koutz touts the need for OCW
      October 21, 2019

      Koutz touts the need for OCW

    • Take it down a notch
      November 20, 2019

      Take it down a notch

    • Planning beyond the will
      October 18, 2019

      Planning beyond the will

    • Frightening facts about Americans' personal finances
      September 19, 2019

      Frightening facts about Americans' personal finances

    • How does your financial well-being stack up?
      June 20, 2019

      How does your financial well-being stack up?

    • USAA Tips: Beyond the 30-second elevator speech
      May 9, 2019

      USAA Tips: Beyond the 30-second elevator speech

    • The tall black boots
      October 10, 2019

      The tall black boots

    • 2 Legionnaires to compete for Ms. Veteran America
      August 1, 2019

      2 Legionnaires to compete for Ms. Veteran America

    • PNC Rohan among women veterans honored in Virginia
      April 29, 2019

      PNC Rohan among women veterans honored in Virginia

    • Women in the military: ‘We want to do our part’
      April 27, 2019

      Women in the military: ‘We want to do our part’

    • American Legion to attend Tattoo festival
      April 17, 2019

      American Legion to attend Tattoo festival

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Toolkit available for National Poppy Day events
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Toolkit available for National Poppy Day events

National Poppy Day is May 24.

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019
Veteranpreneur Contest finalists: meet, vote and see the winner
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Veteranpreneur Contest finalists: meet, vote and see the winner

The finalists for the American Legion Family's contest will be on Fox&Friends Friday morning; vote for favorite poppy-themed product at poppydayusa.org; winner will be announced Memorial Day.

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018
Legion names finalists for Veteranpreneur Contest
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Legion names finalists for Veteranpreneur Contest

The finalists and their poppy-themed product will be voted upon by the public May 24 at www.poppydayusa.org.

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018
Deadline is April 25 for Veteran Entrepreneur Contest
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Deadline is April 25 for Veteran Entrepreneur Contest

The contest encourages veteran-owned businesses to submit a poppy-themed product in celebration of National Poppy Day.

Apr 18, 2018Apr 18, 2018
American Legion announces Veteran Entrepreneur Contest
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American Legion announces Veteran Entrepreneur Contest

The contest encourages veteran-owned businesses to submit a poppy-themed product in celebration of National Poppy Day.

Feb 28, 2018Feb 28, 2018

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