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    • VA hoping to get newly transitioning veterans off to solid start
      March 10, 2020

      VA hoping to get newly transitioning veterans off to solid start

    • Secretary: VA taking steps on coronavirus protection
      March 10, 2020

      Secretary: VA taking steps on coronavirus protection

    • American Legion, VBA to discuss Blue Water Navy act live on LinkedIn
      February 27, 2020

      American Legion, VBA to discuss Blue Water Navy act live on LinkedIn

    • Three big deals in the quest for VBA’s 'best year ever'
      February 19, 2020

      Three big deals in the quest for VBA’s 'best year ever'

    • Indiana Legion post hosting veterans outreach effort
      February 10, 2020

      Indiana Legion post hosting veterans outreach effort

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      April 15, 2021

      NJA Kevin Bartlett saves the world

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      March 26, 2020

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      February 11, 2020

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      January 9, 2020

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      January 9, 2020

      Student veterans share their American Legion stories

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      March 26, 2020

      VA COVID-19 news: hiring retired staff, GI Bill benefits continue

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      March 24, 2020

      Veterans Crisis Line available around the clock

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      March 20, 2020

      What the COVID-19 pandemic means for VA health care facilities

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      March 18, 2020

      North Carolina Legionnaire named VAVS Worker of the Year

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      March 10, 2020

      VA's top health official urges caution during coronavirus outbreak

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      March 25, 2020

      Florida post still serving through after-school program

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      March 23, 2020

      Legion Family offers meals to children affected by school closures

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      March 19, 2020

      To Strengthen America, Episode 7: Children & Youth

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      March 18, 2020

      TFA application procedures with the coronavirus

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      January 24, 2020

      OCW donation brightens spirits at Indiana Veterans Home

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      March 30, 2021

      Michigan post namesake receives Purple Heart 103 years later

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      January 17, 2020

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      October 18, 2019

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      ‘We can do it:' The history of women in military service

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      October 10, 2019

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      August 1, 2019

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Kickstands up for 100 Miles for Hope Riders Challenge

Kickstands up for 100 Miles for Hope Riders Challenge

American Legion calls for US to evacuate Afghan interpreters

American Legion calls for US to evacuate Afghan interpreters

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SE2-EP58 Tango Alpha Lima: What happened in Ohio

Minnesota American Legion honors Old Glory

Minnesota American Legion honors Old Glory

Legion Riders 100 Miles for Hope Announcement

Legion Riders 100 Miles for Hope Announcement

SE2-EP57 Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Military Association of America with guest Jennifer Dane

SE2-EP57 Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Military Association of America with guest Jennifer Dane

Alabama American Legion honors Vietnam KIAs

Alabama American Legion honors Vietnam KIAs

Oregon American Legion member leads effort to restore neglected cemetery

Oregon American Legion member leads effort to restore neglected cemetery

Community coalition honors veterans in California community

Community coalition honors veterans in California community

New York Sons of The American Legion member named VA Volunteer of the Year

New York Sons of The American Legion member named VA Volunteer of the Year

100 Miles for Hope by land, air and sea

100 Miles for Hope by land, air and sea

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SE2-EP56 Tango Alpha Lima: Afghan Interpreter Visas, NG quick-reaction force and DoD eases masking

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  • NJA Kevin Bartlett saves the world
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    NJA Kevin Bartlett saves the world
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    Tony Kanaan headline
  • Test story with Video
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    Test story with Video
  • OUR WWII STORY: Posters with purpose
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    OUR WWII STORY: Posters with purpose
  • Introducing legislation will protect student veterans during COVID-19 crisis
    News
    Introducing legislation will protect student veterans during COVID-19 crisis
  • VA COVID-19 news: hiring retired staff, GI Bill benefits continue
    News
    VA COVID-19 news: hiring retired staff, GI Bill benefits continue
  • COVID-19 not stopping Legion posts from checking up, helping out
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    COVID-19 not stopping Legion posts from checking up, helping out
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    Disabled veteran finds 'brotherhood' during COVID-19 outbreak
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    Delivering medical supplies part of 'what we're here for'
  • Legacy Scholarship allows recipient to follow in late father’s footsteps
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    Legacy Scholarship allows recipient to follow in late father’s footsteps
  • Girls State inspires military, public service for Legionnaire Blair Milo
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    Girls State inspires military, public service for Legionnaire Blair Milo
  • Florida post still serving through after-school program
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    Florida post still serving through after-school program
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60th annual Washington Conference

60th annual Washington Conference

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Illinois

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Mexico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of New Mexico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of North Dakota

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of North Dakota

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Arizona

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Oklahoma

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Oklahoma

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Puerto Rico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Puerto Rico

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kentucky

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Kentucky

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Arkansas

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of Arkansas

Texas Legion assists Fort Hood service members

Texas Legion assists Fort Hood service members

Kentucky District 9 Veterans Expo

Kentucky District 9 Veterans Expo

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of California

National Commander Bill Oxford visits the department of California

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