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    • BenefitsA 'good relationship' that's growing
      May 27, 2015

      A 'good relationship' that's growing

    • BenefitsLegion presence growing at Tree Town
      May 22, 2015

      Legion presence growing at Tree Town

    • BenefitsTree Town festival underway this weekend
      May 21, 2015

      Tree Town festival underway this weekend

    • BenefitsLegion, VA conducting Twitter chat
      May 14, 2015

      Legion, VA conducting Twitter chat

    • BenefitsNew Jersey Legion providing jobs ... and much more
      May 14, 2015

      New Jersey Legion providing jobs ... and much more

    • CareersJob fairs span the globe in June
      June 2, 2015

      Job fairs span the globe in June

    • CareersJob Hunting: 3 Tips on What We Do Right
      June 1, 2015

      Job Hunting: 3 Tips on What We Do Right

    • CareersVeteran Resource Expo returning to NYC
      May 19, 2015

      Veteran Resource Expo returning to NYC

    • CareersNew Jersey Legion providing jobs ... and much more
      May 14, 2015

      New Jersey Legion providing jobs ... and much more

    • CareersCredentialing Summit serves a call-to-action
      April 30, 2015

      Credentialing Summit serves a call-to-action

    • Education'An evolution for The American Legion'
      May 28, 2015

      'An evolution for The American Legion'

    • EducationLegion testimony focuses on changes to VA laws
      March 26, 2015

      Legion testimony focuses on changes to VA laws

    • EducationLegion proposes education benefits recommendations
      March 17, 2015

      Legion proposes education benefits recommendations

    • EducationLegion: State Approving Agencies need more authority
      November 19, 2014

      Legion: State Approving Agencies need more authority

    • EducationStrength through truth
      October 1, 2014

      Strength through truth

    • Health'Finish the damn thing'
      June 1, 2015

      'Finish the damn thing'

    • HealthChicago post screens, raises awareness for Hep C
      May 29, 2015

      Chicago post screens, raises awareness for Hep C

    • HealthOrlando VA Medical Center officially opens its doors
      May 27, 2015

      Orlando VA Medical Center officially opens its doors

    • HealthLegion to Congress: ‘take swift actions’ to fund Denver VA project
      May 20, 2015

      Legion to Congress: ‘take swift actions’ to fund Denver VA project

    • HealthVA creates Military Health History pocket card
      May 19, 2015

      VA creates Military Health History pocket card

    • FinancialSmooth move
      April 1, 2015

      Smooth move

    • FinancialCombat pilot to corner office
      March 2, 2015

      Combat pilot to corner office

    • FinancialMake a financial gift for the long term
      January 5, 2015

      Make a financial gift for the long term

    • FinancialGet the most from Social Security benefits
      January 1, 2015

      Get the most from Social Security benefits

    • FinancialThe pros and cons of borrowing from yourself
      November 1, 2014

      The pros and cons of borrowing from yourself

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Convention Contests

  • Color Guard and Concert Band Rules
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  • Color Guard Application - Military Class, Open Eligibility
  • Color Guard Application - Open Class

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