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    • 'They’re trying to deny us until we die': Veterans hope new toxic exposure bill will spur change at VA
      April 13, 2021

      'They’re trying to deny us until we die': Veterans hope new toxic exposure bill will spur change at VA

    • eBenefits moving forward in coming year
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      eBenefits moving forward in coming year

    • Oklahoma post's service officers haven't let the pandemic interfere with their efforts
      April 7, 2021

      Oklahoma post's service officers haven't let the pandemic interfere with their efforts

    • American Legion service officer to veteran in need: 'I got you'
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      American Legion service officer to veteran in need: 'I got you'

    • American Legion Building 777: ‘Nucleus of veteran activity’
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      American Legion Building 777: ‘Nucleus of veteran activity’

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      April 13, 2021

      ‘Everyone’s service matters’

    • Albuquerque Post 13 hosting 2-day job fair
      April 8, 2021

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      March 22, 2021

      Veterans casino career fair set for April 22

    • Linking veterans with jobs
      March 22, 2021

      Linking veterans with jobs

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      March 31, 2021

      VA, Department of Labor release high-demand occupation list for retraining assistance program

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      Student veterans receive a huge victory

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      'Future of Credentialing' report released

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      April 14, 2021

      VA pauses J&J vaccine in light of rare blood clots

    • 'They’re trying to deny us until we die': Veterans hope new toxic exposure bill will spur change at VA
      April 13, 2021

      'They’re trying to deny us until we die': Veterans hope new toxic exposure bill will spur change at VA

    • Pennsylvania Legionnaires bring Easter to VA facility's veterans
      April 7, 2021

      Pennsylvania Legionnaires bring Easter to VA facility's veterans

    • Oklahoma post's service officers haven't let the pandemic interfere with their efforts
      April 7, 2021

      Oklahoma post's service officers haven't let the pandemic interfere with their efforts

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      April 1, 2021

      Film highlights alternative PTSD treatments for vets

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      April 14, 2021

      'Every kid needs a bike'

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      Pennsylvania Legion post honors 8-year-old hero

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      April 6, 2021

      Kentucky Post 342 gives community reason for hope, optimism

    • Questions and answers about 100 Miles for Hope
      March 30, 2021

      Questions and answers about 100 Miles for Hope

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      March 30, 2021

      American Legion $10,000 grant helps military families reconnect

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      November 20, 2020

      Go lean for the holidays

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      Is now the right time to buy a new vehicle?

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      September 29, 2020

      What to know before tapping your nest egg

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      August 26, 2020

      Military spouses’ best financial advice

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      July 21, 2020

      Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic

    • VA’s Million Veterans Program seeks to enroll more women veterans
      April 7, 2021

      VA’s Million Veterans Program seeks to enroll more women veterans

    • One year and growing for the Tango Alpha Lima podcast
      March 30, 2021

      One year and growing for the Tango Alpha Lima podcast

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      March 25, 2021

      Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans

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      March 23, 2021

      American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month

    • South Dakota uses social media to honor female Legionnaires
      March 17, 2021

      South Dakota uses social media to honor female Legionnaires

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    American Legion mourns passing of Walter Mondale
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Kentucky Post 342 hosts community Easter egg hunt

Kentucky Post 342 hosts community Easter egg hunt

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National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Florida

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Arizona Christmas Stars brings joy to veterans home residents

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Oregon American Legion fulfills Christmas wishes

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New Jersey post makes Wreaths Across America a community event

Maryland Legion makes sure every veteran is honored in Queen Anne's County

Maryland Legion makes sure every veteran is honored in Queen Anne's County

Arizona Legion Family honors fallen veterans

Arizona Legion Family honors fallen veterans

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Nevada

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Wyoming

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Wyoming

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National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kansas

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National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Maine

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