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    • Legion stands for MST survivors, veterans’ survivors
      October 21, 2021

      Legion stands for MST survivors, veterans’ survivors

    • New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic
      October 7, 2021

      New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic

    • A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
      September 23, 2021

      A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

    • Florida Legion post to welcome home Afghanistan veterans
      September 22, 2021

      Florida Legion post to welcome home Afghanistan veterans

    • New presumptive conditions for Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans exposed to particulate matter
      September 16, 2021

      New presumptive conditions for Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans exposed to particulate matter

    • New Mexico Post 13 hosting job fair Oct. 27
      October 7, 2021

      New Mexico Post 13 hosting job fair Oct. 27

    • Hybrid career fair draws job seekers in person and online
      September 30, 2021

      Hybrid career fair draws job seekers in person and online

    • Hybrid career fair set for Sept. 22
      September 16, 2021

      Hybrid career fair set for Sept. 22

    • Turning veterans into entrepreneurs
      August 28, 2021

      Turning veterans into entrepreneurs

    • Overqualified, unfulfilled
      July 21, 2021

      Overqualified, unfulfilled

    • New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic
      October 7, 2021

      New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic

    • A guide for students considering ROTC 
      September 30, 2021

      A guide for students considering ROTC 

    • VSOs rally to keep the Troops to Teachers program alive
      September 29, 2021

      VSOs rally to keep the Troops to Teachers program alive

    • Close the Post-9/11 GI Bill loophole, Legion tells Congress
      September 23, 2021

      Close the Post-9/11 GI Bill loophole, Legion tells Congress

    • Wyoming Legion Riders chapter deliver assistance to student veterans
      September 22, 2021

      Wyoming Legion Riders chapter deliver assistance to student veterans

    • Seven-month search for new VA health care leader abandoned, agency starts over
      October 20, 2021

      Seven-month search for new VA health care leader abandoned, agency starts over

    • American Legion supports key legislation impacting veterans
      October 14, 2021

      American Legion supports key legislation impacting veterans

    • Former VA secretaries urge Congress to designate day for helping veterans at risk for suicide
      October 6, 2021

      Former VA secretaries urge Congress to designate day for helping veterans at risk for suicide

    • A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
      September 23, 2021

      A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

    • Veterans, get your COVID vaccinations
      September 16, 2021

      Veterans, get your COVID vaccinations

    • PNC’s advocacy for Operation Comfort Warriors keeps program viable
      October 14, 2021

      PNC’s advocacy for Operation Comfort Warriors keeps program viable

    • Over $13,800 in donations to support Legion programs
      October 7, 2021

      Over $13,800 in donations to support Legion programs

    • 14 nonprofits receive over $639,000 in American Legion CWF grants
      October 7, 2021

      14 nonprofits receive over $639,000 in American Legion CWF grants

    • Michigan post continues to battle food insecurity in its community 
      September 29, 2021

      Michigan post continues to battle food insecurity in its community 

    • Child Welfare Foundation grants save lives
      September 22, 2021

      Child Welfare Foundation grants save lives

    • American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’
      May 6, 2021

      American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’

    • 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

    • Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans
      March 25, 2021

      Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans

    • American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month
      March 23, 2021

      American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month

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  • 50 fun facts and historical notes on the U.S. flag
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Philadelphia post hosts basketball league for local youth

Philadelphia post hosts basketball league for local youth

Chicago Latino post celebrates first anniversary

Chicago Latino post celebrates first anniversary

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SE2-EP72 Tango Alpha Lima: Mission Roll Call with Patrick Griffith

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National Commander Addresses American Legion Executive Committee

SE2-EP71 Tango Alpha Lima: Guardians Uniforms, Afghanistan (Again!) and Wind Therapy

SE2-EP71 Tango Alpha Lima: Guardians Uniforms, Afghanistan (Again!) and Wind Therapy

Sons of The American Legion member premiers documentary in Wyoming

Sons of The American Legion member premiers documentary in Wyoming

Boulder Crest builds peer support community to support Post Traumatic Growth

Boulder Crest builds peer support community to support Post Traumatic Growth

SE2-EP70 Tango Alpha Lima: Transgender American Veterans Association with guest Avalisa Ellicott

SE2-EP70 Tango Alpha Lima: Transgender American Veterans Association with guest Avalisa Ellicott

Florida American Legion welcomes home Afghanistan veterans

Florida American Legion welcomes home Afghanistan veterans

Motorcycle Relief Project employs wind therapy to help manage PTSD

Motorcycle Relief Project employs wind therapy to help manage PTSD

Ohio American Legion sponsors veteran rowing team in Cleveland

Ohio American Legion sponsors veteran rowing team in Cleveland

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  • Share how you’re commemorating Veterans Day
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    Share how you’re commemorating Veterans Day
  • Legion stands for MST survivors, veterans’ survivors
    News
    Legion stands for MST survivors, veterans’ survivors
  • Ceremony aboard Olympia to mark centennial of Unknown Soldier’s perilous voyage home
    News
    Ceremony aboard Olympia to mark centennial of Unknown Soldier’s perilous voyage home
  • Legionnaire dedicated to both thanking and assisting U.S. military throughout the world
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    Legionnaire dedicated to both thanking and assisting U.S. military throughout the world
  • 50 fun facts and historical notes on the U.S. flag
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    50 fun facts and historical notes on the U.S. flag
  • Here’s how to support Afghanistan allies
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    Here’s how to support Afghanistan allies
  • ‘This is a great time to be involved in INDYCAR’
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    ‘This is a great time to be involved in INDYCAR’
  • Longtime Legionnaire: INDYCAR-American Legion relationship ‘ideal’
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    Longtime Legionnaire: INDYCAR-American Legion relationship ‘ideal’
  • Seven-month search for new VA health care leader abandoned, agency starts over
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    Seven-month search for new VA health care leader abandoned, agency starts over
  • Iowa post’s ruck event meant to show support for area National Guardsmen
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    Iowa post’s ruck event meant to show support for area National Guardsmen
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    SAL donations aimed to help American Legion ‘thrive’
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    European Tomb centennial events continue
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Alabama Riders remember 9/11

Alabama Riders remember 9/11

Indiana Legion Riders gather for 9/11 Ceremony

Indiana Legion Riders gather for 9/11 Ceremony

Michigan Legionnaires host Running For Heroes event

Michigan Legionnaires host Running For Heroes event

The spirit of patriotism

The spirit of patriotism

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 5

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 5

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 4

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 4

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 3

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 3

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 2

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 2

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 1

2021 American Legion Legacy Run – Day 1

2021 American Legion World Series Championship

2021 American Legion World Series Championship

2021 American Legion World Series Championship

2021 American Legion World Series Championship

2021 American Legion World Series – Day 6

2021 American Legion World Series – Day 6

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