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    • House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day
      May 5, 2021

      House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day

    • American Legion weighs in on pending veterans’ legislation
      April 21, 2021

      American Legion weighs in on pending veterans’ legislation

    • 'They’re trying to deny us until we die': Veterans hope new toxic exposure bill will spur change at VA
      April 13, 2021

      'They’re trying to deny us until we die': Veterans hope new toxic exposure bill will spur change at VA

    • eBenefits moving forward in coming year
      April 8, 2021

      eBenefits moving forward in coming year

    • Oklahoma post's service officers haven't let the pandemic interfere with their efforts
      April 7, 2021

      Oklahoma post's service officers haven't let the pandemic interfere with their efforts

    • Texas-focused virtual career fair set for June 10
      May 5, 2021

      Texas-focused virtual career fair set for June 10

    • Aid available for restaurants, other businesses through SBA
      May 5, 2021

      Aid available for restaurants, other businesses through SBA

    • ‘Everyone’s service matters’
      April 13, 2021

      ‘Everyone’s service matters’

    • Albuquerque Post 13 hosting 2-day job fair
      April 8, 2021

      Albuquerque Post 13 hosting 2-day job fair

    • VA, Department of Labor release high-demand occupation list for retraining assistance program
      March 31, 2021

      VA, Department of Labor release high-demand occupation list for retraining assistance program

    • VA, Department of Labor release high-demand occupation list for retraining assistance program
      March 31, 2021

      VA, Department of Labor release high-demand occupation list for retraining assistance program

    • Linking veterans with jobs
      March 22, 2021

      Linking veterans with jobs

    • Ready to rebuild: license to drive
      March 22, 2021

      Ready to rebuild: license to drive

    • Student veterans receive a huge victory
      March 18, 2021

      Student veterans receive a huge victory

    • 'Future of Credentialing' report released
      March 15, 2021

      'Future of Credentialing' report released

    • Help for veterans on the ‘lonely journey’
      May 18, 2021

      Help for veterans on the ‘lonely journey’

    • American Legion weighs in on toxic exposure legislation
      May 6, 2021

      American Legion weighs in on toxic exposure legislation

    • House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day
      May 5, 2021

      House prepares veterans’ legislative package ahead of Memorial Day

    • VA resumes administering J&J vaccine
      April 29, 2021

      VA resumes administering J&J vaccine

    • Electronic Health Record Modernization Program undergoes strategic review
      April 22, 2021

      Electronic Health Record Modernization Program undergoes strategic review

    • Connecticut Legion Family: $17,000 raised for hospitalized children
      May 5, 2021

      Connecticut Legion Family: $17,000 raised for hospitalized children

    • 'Every kid needs a bike'
      April 14, 2021

      'Every kid needs a bike'

    • Pennsylvania Legion post honors 8-year-old hero
      April 14, 2021

      Pennsylvania Legion post honors 8-year-old hero

    • Kentucky Post 342 gives community reason for hope, optimism
      April 6, 2021

      Kentucky Post 342 gives community reason for hope, optimism

    • Questions and answers about 100 Miles for Hope
      March 30, 2021

      Questions and answers about 100 Miles for Hope

    • Go lean for the holidays
      November 20, 2020

      Go lean for the holidays

    • Is now the right time to buy a new vehicle?
      October 20, 2020

      Is now the right time to buy a new vehicle?

    • What to know before tapping your nest egg
      September 29, 2020

      What to know before tapping your nest egg

    • Military spouses’ best financial advice
      August 26, 2020

      Military spouses’ best financial advice

    • Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic
      July 21, 2020

      Seven habits to carry forward from the pandemic

    • 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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