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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

    • Test story with Video
      April 6, 2021

      Test story with Video

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      April 1, 2021

      Headline

    • FAST TRACK
      March 19, 2020

      FAST TRACK

    • Transition assistance a foundation for returning to civilian life
      March 9, 2020

      Transition assistance a foundation for returning to civilian life

    • Legion, Hiring Our Heroes bring employers, job seekers face to face
      March 5, 2020

      Legion, Hiring Our Heroes bring employers, job seekers face to face

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      March 30, 2021

      Headline

    • Introducing legislation will protect student veterans during COVID-19 crisis
      March 26, 2020

      Introducing legislation will protect student veterans during COVID-19 crisis

    • American Legion attends bill signing for STEM fields for veterans
      February 11, 2020

      American Legion attends bill signing for STEM fields for veterans

    • Legion connects with student veterans in Los Angeles
      January 9, 2020

      Legion connects with student veterans in Los Angeles

    • Student veterans share their American Legion stories
      January 9, 2020

      Student veterans share their American Legion stories

    • VA COVID-19 news: hiring retired staff, GI Bill benefits continue
      March 26, 2020

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

    • Veterans Crisis Line available around the clock
      March 24, 2020

      Veterans Crisis Line available around the clock

    • What the COVID-19 pandemic means for VA health care facilities
      March 20, 2020

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

    • North Carolina Legionnaire named VAVS Worker of the Year
      March 18, 2020

      North Carolina Legionnaire named VAVS Worker of the Year

    • VA's top health official urges caution during coronavirus outbreak
      March 10, 2020

      VA's top health official urges caution during coronavirus outbreak

    • Florida post still serving through after-school program
      March 25, 2020

      Florida post still serving through after-school program

    • Legion Family offers meals to children affected by school closures
      March 23, 2020

      Legion Family offers meals to children affected by school closures

    • To Strengthen America, Episode 7: Children & Youth
      March 19, 2020

      To Strengthen America, Episode 7: Children & Youth

    • TFA application procedures with the coronavirus
      March 18, 2020

      TFA application procedures with the coronavirus

    • OCW donation brightens spirits at Indiana Veterans Home
      January 24, 2020

      OCW donation brightens spirits at Indiana Veterans Home

    • Michigan post namesake receives Purple Heart 103 years later
      March 30, 2021

      Michigan post namesake receives Purple Heart 103 years later

    • Are you aligned?
      January 17, 2020

      Are you aligned?

    • Money moves for the new year
      December 17, 2019

      Money moves for the new year

    • Take it down a notch
      November 20, 2019

      Take it down a notch

    • Planning beyond the will
      October 18, 2019

      Planning beyond the will

    • ‘We can do it:' The history of women in military service
      March 17, 2020

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

    • The tall black boots
      October 10, 2019

      The tall black boots

    • 2 Legionnaires to compete for Ms. Veteran America
      August 1, 2019

      2 Legionnaires to compete for Ms. Veteran America

    • PNC Rohan among women veterans honored in Virginia
      April 29, 2019

      PNC Rohan among women veterans honored in Virginia

    • Women in the military: ‘We want to do our part’
      April 27, 2019

      Women in the military: ‘We want to do our part’

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    American Legion fund provides nearly $90,000 in disaster relief
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    North Carolina post eyes June reopening after devastating flood
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