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    • In a win for Persian Gulf War veterans, VA extends presumptive period 
      October 28, 2021

      In a win for Persian Gulf War veterans, VA extends presumptive period 

    • The American Legion remains steadfast on 90/10 law
      October 28, 2021

      The American Legion remains steadfast on 90/10 law

    • Legion stands for MST survivors, veterans’ survivors
      October 21, 2021

      Legion stands for MST survivors, veterans’ survivors

    • New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic
      October 7, 2021

      New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic

    • A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
      September 23, 2021

      A victory for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

    • Department of Labor invites partners to expand employment, training services for transitioning veterans and spouses
      October 25, 2021

      Department of Labor invites partners to expand employment, training services for transitioning veterans and spouses

    • New Mexico Post 13 hosting job fair Oct. 27
      October 7, 2021

      New Mexico Post 13 hosting job fair Oct. 27

    • Hybrid career fair draws job seekers in person and online
      September 30, 2021

      Hybrid career fair draws job seekers in person and online

    • Hybrid career fair set for Sept. 22
      September 16, 2021

      Hybrid career fair set for Sept. 22

    • Turning veterans into entrepreneurs
      August 28, 2021

      Turning veterans into entrepreneurs

    • Rise of the National Veterans Resource Center
      November 4, 2021

      Rise of the National Veterans Resource Center

    • American Legion GI Bill exhibit helps dedicate new veterans resource center
      October 28, 2021

      American Legion GI Bill exhibit helps dedicate new veterans resource center

    • The American Legion remains steadfast on 90/10 law
      October 28, 2021

      The American Legion remains steadfast on 90/10 law

    • New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic
      October 7, 2021

      New education benefits help veterans who lost jobs during pandemic

    • A guide for students considering ROTC 
      September 30, 2021

      A guide for students considering ROTC 

    • Summit shines a light on mental health
      November 11, 2021

      Summit shines a light on mental health

    • American Legion survey gauges impact of ongoing pandemic
      November 10, 2021

      American Legion survey gauges impact of ongoing pandemic

    • Montana American Legion post finds unique way to raise veteran suicide awareness
      November 4, 2021

      Montana American Legion post finds unique way to raise veteran suicide awareness

    • White House creates new national strategy for preventing veteran suicide
      November 3, 2021

      White House creates new national strategy for preventing veteran suicide

    • Arizona post hosts summit on mental health
      November 3, 2021

      Arizona post hosts summit on mental health

    • Celebrate families for National Family Week
      November 8, 2021

      Celebrate families for National Family Week

    • Celebrate American Education Week
      November 2, 2021

      Celebrate American Education Week

    • PNC’s advocacy for Operation Comfort Warriors keeps program viable
      October 14, 2021

      PNC’s advocacy for Operation Comfort Warriors keeps program viable

    • 14 nonprofits receive over $639,000 in American Legion CWF grants
      October 7, 2021

      14 nonprofits receive over $639,000 in American Legion CWF grants

    • Over $13,800 in donations to support Legion programs
      October 7, 2021

      Over $13,800 in donations to support Legion programs

    • American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’
      May 6, 2021

      American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’

    • VA’s Million Veterans Program seeks to enroll more women veterans
      April 7, 2021

      VA’s Million Veterans Program seeks to enroll more women veterans

    • One year and growing for the Tango Alpha Lima podcast
      March 30, 2021

      One year and growing for the Tango Alpha Lima podcast

    • Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans
      March 25, 2021

      Legion-backed bill would improve maternal health care for veterans

    • American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month
      March 23, 2021

      American Legion podcast salutes Women’s History Month

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