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    • National commander praises chemical weapons legislation
      August 4, 2017

      National commander praises chemical weapons legislation

    • Forever GI Bill headed to president
      August 3, 2017

      Forever GI Bill headed to president

    • NPRC working hard to overcome '73 fire
      July 27, 2017

      NPRC working hard to overcome '73 fire

    • Department Spotlight: Arkansas helps veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned
      July 26, 2017

      Department Spotlight: Arkansas helps veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned

    • Legion: New GI Bill a 'forever benefit'
      July 19, 2017

      Legion: New GI Bill a 'forever benefit'

    • A 'one-stop shop' for transition assistance
      August 3, 2017

      A 'one-stop shop' for transition assistance

    • Connect with employers ready to hire in Reno
      August 2, 2017

      Connect with employers ready to hire in Reno

    • Legion, stakeholder groups aim to address military-to-healthcare credentialing
      July 25, 2017

      Legion, stakeholder groups aim to address military-to-healthcare credentialing

    • Deliver compelling elevator pitches
      July 17, 2017

      Deliver compelling elevator pitches

    • The importance of an updated resume
      July 12, 2017

      The importance of an updated resume

    • GI Bill officially becomes a forever benefit
      August 16, 2017

      GI Bill officially becomes a forever benefit

    • Legion, CollegeRecon team up to help college-bound veterans
      August 11, 2017

      Legion, CollegeRecon team up to help college-bound veterans

    • Forever GI Bill headed to president
      August 3, 2017

      Forever GI Bill headed to president

    • A 'one-stop shop' for transition assistance
      August 3, 2017

      A 'one-stop shop' for transition assistance

    • Legion: New GI Bill a 'forever benefit'
      July 19, 2017

      Legion: New GI Bill a 'forever benefit'

    • Predicting PTSD before it happens
      August 19, 2017

      Predicting PTSD before it happens

    • Legion applauds House passage of veterans appeals legislation
      August 11, 2017

      Legion applauds House passage of veterans appeals legislation

    • Department Spotlight: Georgia funds research to benefit veterans
      August 2, 2017

      Department Spotlight: Georgia funds research to benefit veterans

    • Join the Million Veteran Program in Reno
      July 20, 2017

      Join the Million Veteran Program in Reno

    • American Legion takes a stand on pending health care legislation
      July 18, 2017

      American Legion takes a stand on pending health care legislation

    • OCW donation will aid VA telehealth efforts
      August 17, 2017

      OCW donation will aid VA telehealth efforts

    • ALWS: Semifinals set at American Legion World Series
      August 14, 2017

      ALWS: Semifinals set at American Legion World Series

    • ALWS Game 12: Arkansas downs North Carolina to reach ALWS semifinals
      August 14, 2017

      ALWS Game 12: Arkansas downs North Carolina to reach ALWS semifinals

    • ALWS Game 11: Not enough runs to keep New Jersey in ALWS
      August 13, 2017

      ALWS Game 11: Not enough runs to keep New Jersey in ALWS

    • ALWS Game 10: Even with loss, Nevada advances
      August 13, 2017

      ALWS Game 10: Even with loss, Nevada advances

    • How your car purchase can lead to financial freedom
      July 20, 2017

      How your car purchase can lead to financial freedom

    • On the Edge
      July 20, 2017

      On the Edge

    • The Road to Brokesville
      April 19, 2017

      The Road to Brokesville

    • Mom and Dad, did you cover everything?
      March 20, 2017

      Mom and Dad, did you cover everything?

    • Charitable giving and your taxes
      January 19, 2017

      Charitable giving and your taxes

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Guide to The American Legion Emblem
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Why You Should Belong
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This is The American Legion
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