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    • Trump’s VA accountability office has recommended discipline for 7 leaders since 2018
      August 25, 2020

      Trump’s VA accountability office has recommended discipline for 7 leaders since 2018

    • American Legion joins Rep. Josh Harder, VSOs in fight for Agent Orange benefits
      August 21, 2020

      American Legion joins Rep. Josh Harder, VSOs in fight for Agent Orange benefits

    • American Legion, VBA teaming up for tele-townhall Aug. 12
      August 10, 2020

      American Legion, VBA teaming up for tele-townhall Aug. 12

    • American Legion testifies before House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
      July 30, 2020

      American Legion testifies before House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

    • Senate passes bill to cover more Agent Orange conditions
      July 23, 2020

      Senate passes bill to cover more Agent Orange conditions

    • Nearly 800 jobseekers attend Department of Texas virtual job fair
      September 17, 2020

      Nearly 800 jobseekers attend Department of Texas virtual job fair

    • Department of Texas sponsoring Sept. 15 virtual job fair
      September 10, 2020

      Department of Texas sponsoring Sept. 15 virtual job fair

    • National Veterans Employment & Education awards announced
      August 25, 2020

      National Veterans Employment & Education awards announced

    • Online workshop gives LinkedIn tips to veterans, military spouses
      June 30, 2020

      Online workshop gives LinkedIn tips to veterans, military spouses

    • Online seminar to address Paycheck Protection Program for small business owners
      June 23, 2020

      Online seminar to address Paycheck Protection Program for small business owners

    • National Commander Oxford pledges support to storm victims
      August 27, 2020

      National Commander Oxford pledges support to storm victims

    • OUR WWII STORY: The Veterans Preference Hiring Act
      June 22, 2020

      OUR WWII STORY: The Veterans Preference Hiring Act

    • National Veterans Museum helping veterans earn college credit, leadership certification
      June 3, 2020

      National Veterans Museum helping veterans earn college credit, leadership certification

    • American Legion implores White House to protect vets ‘borrower defense’
      May 29, 2020

      American Legion implores White House to protect vets ‘borrower defense’

    • Veterans education program adapts to virtual world
      April 10, 2020

      Veterans education program adapts to virtual world

    • American Legion testifies on bill aimed at reducing veteran suicide
      September 10, 2020

      American Legion testifies on bill aimed at reducing veteran suicide

    • Marine’s book inspires people to connect with themselves in times of solitude
      August 27, 2020

      Marine’s book inspires people to connect with themselves in times of solitude

    • Trump’s VA accountability office has recommended discipline for 7 leaders since 2018
      August 25, 2020

      Trump’s VA accountability office has recommended discipline for 7 leaders since 2018

    • American Legion joins Rep. Josh Harder, VSOs in fight for Agent Orange benefits
      August 21, 2020

      American Legion joins Rep. Josh Harder, VSOs in fight for Agent Orange benefits

    • Roe, veterans groups urge vote on suicide bill when House returns this weekend
      August 20, 2020

      Roe, veterans groups urge vote on suicide bill when House returns this weekend

    • American Legion provides BBQ lunch to veterans in Alaska
      September 2, 2020

      American Legion provides BBQ lunch to veterans in Alaska

    • Child Welfare Foundation presents 2019-2020 awards
      September 1, 2020

      Child Welfare Foundation presents 2019-2020 awards

    • Elliptical provides injured veteran cardio and safety in own home
      August 17, 2020

      Elliptical provides injured veteran cardio and safety in own home

    • American Legion grant virtually connects VA patients with loved ones
      August 3, 2020

      American Legion grant virtually connects VA patients with loved ones

    • Nebraska post pays off outstanding lunch account balances of students
      June 30, 2020

      Nebraska post pays off outstanding lunch account balances of students

    • Military spouses’ best financial advice
      August 26, 2020

      Military spouses’ best financial advice

    • Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic
      July 21, 2020

      Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic

    • Personal finance trends
      May 21, 2020

      Personal finance trends

    • Will the SECURE Act make retirement more secure?
      April 20, 2020

      Will the SECURE Act make retirement more secure?

    • Are you aligned?
      January 17, 2020

      Are you aligned?

    • Legionnaire gives women veterans a voice through a wall of honor
      August 13, 2020

      Legionnaire gives women veterans a voice through a wall of honor

    • Tango Alpha Lima welcomes Women of the Military podcast host
      August 5, 2020

      Tango Alpha Lima welcomes Women of the Military podcast host

    • Legionnaire: Veterans can be catalyst in racial reform
      July 22, 2020

      Legionnaire: Veterans can be catalyst in racial reform

    • Women veterans advocates, lawmakers call for change in wake of Fort Hood murder
      July 21, 2020

      Women veterans advocates, lawmakers call for change in wake of Fort Hood murder

    • VA to host live virtual event on women veteran issues
      June 25, 2020

      VA to host live virtual event on women veteran issues

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