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An investment in the nation
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An investment in the nation

Double amputee tells Legion family members that military medical care benefits more than those receiving it.
Petraeus: Legion plays 'vital role'
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Petraeus: Legion plays 'vital role'

Holly Petraeus, from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, tells Legionnaires that veterans and military communities "expect a lot from The American Legion."

'A true friend of veterans'
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'A true friend of veterans'

Rep. Bob Filner honored with Legion's Distinguished Public Service Award during Washington Conference.

USDA, Legion team up on vet-hiring effort
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USDA, Legion team up on vet-hiring effort

The American Legion and U.S. Department of Agriculture have signed MOU to begin nationwide campaign to increase percentage of veterans employed by USDA.

USDA and Legion team up on veteran-hiring effort

American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack signed a memorandum of understanding

Rep. Bob Filner honored with Legion's Distinguished Public Service Award

Called a true friend of veterans, U.S. Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., was awarded The American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award today during the organization’s 52nd annual Washington Conference.

Before you go
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Before you go

Legion family members briefed on key legislative issues prior to Capitol Hill visits.

Never too early to volunteer
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Never too early to volunteer

VAVS Worker of the Year gets up at 4 a.m. five days a week to help his fellow veterans at New York Harbor Healthcare System.
Gallagher addresses NSFR commission
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Gallagher addresses NSFR commission

Lt. Col. Joseph Gallagher discussed with the Legion's National Security and Foreign Relations commission how Congress has consistently abdicated its war-making powers in favor of presidents.

Legion Honors Dale Dye with National PR Award

The nation’s largest veterans service organization will be honoring Hollywood’s leading military technical advisor with its highest public relations award during a luncheon at the Hilton Washington DC Hotel Wednesday.

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