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    • The American Legion takes aim at inequity in claims approvals for MST survivors
      November 18, 2021

      The American Legion takes aim at inequity in claims approvals for MST survivors

    • In a win for Persian Gulf War veterans, VA extends presumptive period 
      October 28, 2021

      In a win for Persian Gulf War veterans, VA extends presumptive period 

    • The American Legion remains steadfast on 90/10 law
      October 28, 2021

      The American Legion remains steadfast on 90/10 law

    • 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

    • Department of Labor invites partners to expand employment, training services for transitioning veterans and spouses
      October 25, 2021

      Department of Labor invites partners to expand employment, training services for transitioning veterans and spouses

    • 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

    • Rise of the National Veterans Resource Center
      November 4, 2021

      Rise of the National Veterans Resource Center

    • American Legion GI Bill exhibit helps dedicate new veterans resource center
      October 28, 2021

      American Legion GI Bill exhibit helps dedicate new veterans resource center

    • The American Legion remains steadfast on 90/10 law
      October 28, 2021

      The American Legion remains steadfast on 90/10 law

    • 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 

    • Maternal health care for veterans gets boost
      December 2, 2021

      Maternal health care for veterans gets boost

    • Congress-approved commission to begin BRAC-style review of VA facilities
      December 1, 2021

      Congress-approved commission to begin BRAC-style review of VA facilities

    • Changes coming to TRICARE network pharmacies
      December 1, 2021

      Changes coming to TRICARE network pharmacies

    • Deadline extended: Take survey to assess veterans' needs
      November 30, 2021

      Deadline extended: Take survey to assess veterans' needs

    • The American Legion takes aim at inequity in claims approvals for MST survivors
      November 18, 2021

      The American Legion takes aim at inequity in claims approvals for MST survivors

    • Alabama American Legion supports student veterans’ walk for suicide awareness
      December 2, 2021

      Alabama American Legion supports student veterans’ walk for suicide awareness

    • Support American Legion programs during your holiday shopping
      November 29, 2021

      Support American Legion programs during your holiday shopping

    • American Legion helps disabled Army veteran be active outside 
      November 23, 2021

      American Legion helps disabled Army veteran be active outside 

    • American Legion called upon to bolster Toys for Tots
      November 18, 2021

      American Legion called upon to bolster Toys for Tots

    • Florida Riders chapter continues support for Toys for Tots
      November 17, 2021

      Florida Riders chapter continues support for Toys for Tots

    • Maternal health care for veterans gets boost
      December 2, 2021

      Maternal health care for veterans gets boost

    • Stepping into history at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
      November 15, 2021

      Stepping into history at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    • 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

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