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    • Viral post promising free baby formula for TRICARE beneficiaries is a hoax
      May 19, 2022

      Viral post promising free baby formula for TRICARE beneficiaries is a hoax

    • American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets
      May 18, 2022

      American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets

    • VBA expands automated claims system
      May 5, 2022

      VBA expands automated claims system

    • National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?
      May 3, 2022

      National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?

    • American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans
      April 28, 2022

      American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans

    • With pandemic restrictions lifted, New Mexico Post 13’s annual job fair a success
      May 1, 2022

      With pandemic restrictions lifted, New Mexico Post 13’s annual job fair a success

    • Albuquerque Post 13 hosting job fair April 27
      April 12, 2022

      Albuquerque Post 13 hosting job fair April 27

    • Hundreds of connections made at virtual career fair
      March 11, 2022

      Hundreds of connections made at virtual career fair

    • Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs
      March 6, 2022

      Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs

    • Department of New Jersey helping link veterans with casino jobs
      February 15, 2022

      Department of New Jersey helping link veterans with casino jobs

    • Legionnaire delivers academic support to Ukrainian refugees
      May 16, 2022

      Legionnaire delivers academic support to Ukrainian refugees

    • Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs
      March 6, 2022

      Access to capital a hurdle for veteran entrepreneurs

    • Legislation proposed to clear up confusion about GI Bill eligibility for children and spouses of troops
      February 9, 2022

      Legislation proposed to clear up confusion about GI Bill eligibility for children and spouses of troops

    • American Legion testifies on securing high-demand jobs for veterans
      February 3, 2022

      American Legion testifies on securing high-demand jobs for veterans

    • Report: GI Bill pilot program protects against risky schools
      January 31, 2022

      Report: GI Bill pilot program protects against risky schools

    • American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets
      May 18, 2022

      American Legion calls PACT Act agreement ‘historically impactful’ for generations of vets

    • National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?
      May 3, 2022

      National Commander Dillard on Senate passage of PACT Act: If not now, when?

    • Florida Legion post bringing health-care resources to underserved community
      April 29, 2022

      Florida Legion post bringing health-care resources to underserved community

    • American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans
      April 28, 2022

      American Legion condemns for-profit claims companies that prey on veterans

    • VA adds nine respiratory cancers to those presumed to be caused by toxic exposure
      April 26, 2022

      VA adds nine respiratory cancers to those presumed to be caused by toxic exposure

    • Legion Family celebrates April as Children & Youth Month
      April 1, 2022

      Legion Family celebrates April as Children & Youth Month

    • Operation Comfort Warriors event shatters record
      March 29, 2022

      Operation Comfort Warriors event shatters record

    • Students get ‘eye-opening’ trip to D.C., thanks to the Ohio American Legion
      March 9, 2022

      Students get ‘eye-opening’ trip to D.C., thanks to the Ohio American Legion

    • Paddle board gets injured veteran active in the ocean
      February 27, 2022

      Paddle board gets injured veteran active in the ocean

    • Michigan Legion post expanding its outreach to youth
      February 23, 2022

      Michigan Legion post expanding its outreach to youth

    • Honoring the role of women veterans
      March 22, 2022

      Honoring the role of women veterans

    • A year of gains for women veterans
      March 10, 2022

      A year of gains for women veterans

    • All-women’s Legion post celebrates 75 years of service
      March 9, 2022

      All-women’s Legion post celebrates 75 years of service

    • 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

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Florida American Legion helps Army veteran recover with OCW grant

The American Legion Department of Florida used an American Legion Operation Comfort Warriors grant to purchase a paddle board for Army veteran James Gafney, to help him become active again after breaking his back twice.

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California Legion post steps up to assist Marines at Twentynine Palms
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California Legion post steps up to assist Marines at Twentynine Palms

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Star Post 309 takes part in food-collection effort to benefit pantry at Marine Corps base.
Feb 16, 2022 Feb 16, 2022
American Legion to Navy: ‘Fix Walter Reed barracks now’ 
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American Legion to Navy: ‘Fix Walter Reed barracks now’ 

Junior enlisted sailors, soldiers reportedly living in conditions that include no hot water, and broken air conditioners and locks. 

Feb 07, 2022 Feb 07, 2022
Florida districts send care to servicemembers serving in Ukraine
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Florida districts send care to servicemembers serving in Ukraine

Legion Family members in Districts 9, 11 and 14 collect donations to create care packages for 165 Florida National Guard members deployed. 
Feb 03, 2022 Feb 03, 2022

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Michigan Legion post trying to bring ‘sense of normalcy’ to deployed servicemembers
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    Michigan Legion post trying to bring ‘sense of normalcy’ to deployed servicemembers
  • Florida Legion post to welcome home Afghanistan veterans
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    Florida Legion post to welcome home Afghanistan veterans
  • Mailing a holiday package will be more costly as US Postal Service hikes rates
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    Mailing a holiday package will be more costly as US Postal Service hikes rates
  • California Legion Family members do ‘whatever we can’ for Gold Star Family
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    California Legion Family members do ‘whatever we can’ for Gold Star Family
  • Afghanistan vets, share your story
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    Afghanistan vets, share your story
  • American Legion helps support Operation Gratitude in NYC
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    American Legion helps support Operation Gratitude in NYC

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