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    • American Legion salute to the GI Bill begins June 20 at WWII Museum
      June 15, 2017

      American Legion salute to the GI Bill begins June 20 at WWII Museum

    • Legion leader praises reversal of planned VA benefits cuts
      June 14, 2017

      Legion leader praises reversal of planned VA benefits cuts

    • An 'enormous opportunity' to help veterans
      June 14, 2017

      An 'enormous opportunity' to help veterans

    • Share your story of how the GI Bill helped you
      June 13, 2017

      Share your story of how the GI Bill helped you

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      June 6, 2017

      ‘It’s time to move forward’

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      June 15, 2017

      West Coast job seekers, take note

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      Military transition summit, job fair coming up for jobseekers

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      Career fairs coming up in Virginia, New York

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      May 25, 2017

      June opens with career events in California, New Jersey and Kentucky

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    • The GI Bill Then and Now: Panel discussion kicks off centennial exhibit
      June 21, 2017

      The GI Bill Then and Now: Panel discussion kicks off centennial exhibit

    • American Legion salute to the GI Bill begins June 20 at WWII Museum
      June 15, 2017

      American Legion salute to the GI Bill begins June 20 at WWII Museum

    • Share your story of how the GI Bill helped you
      June 13, 2017

      Share your story of how the GI Bill helped you

    • Legion, SVA discuss ways to improve Post-9/11 GI Bill
      May 24, 2017

      Legion, SVA discuss ways to improve Post-9/11 GI Bill

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      May 11, 2017

      American Legion GI Bill forum, exhibit set for National WWII Museum

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      June 22, 2017

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      Missouri post’s tractor ride creates ‘synergy'

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      June 6, 2017

      ‘It’s time to move forward’

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      June 6, 2017

      VA secretary delivers first 'State of the VA' address

    • Legion to visit Europe military community
      May 26, 2017

      Legion to visit Europe military community

    • Department Spotlight: Louisiana runs Special Olympics softball event
      June 15, 2017

      Department Spotlight: Louisiana runs Special Olympics softball event

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      June 7, 2017

      Legion scholars meet heroes who ‘gave way to our freedom’

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      June 6, 2017

      Samsung American Legion scholars arrive in D.C. for special recognition

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      June 5, 2017

      An airman returns to his roots

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      May 24, 2017

      Alabama, Alaska veterans benefit from OCW grants

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      April 19, 2017

      The Road to Brokesville

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      March 20, 2017

      Mom and Dad, did you cover everything?

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      Believe it or not, the IRS is on your side

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      October 20, 2016

      Renting a car? Know the meaning of 'no'

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Department Spotlight: Louisiana runs Special Olympics softball event
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Department Spotlight: Louisiana runs Special Olympics softball event

The event has been ran by the entire American Legion Family for more than 30 years.

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2017 Premier Illinois Boys State

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