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    • Veterans outreach set for Los Angeles area
      January 17, 2019

      Veterans outreach set for Los Angeles area

    • January report shows Legion impact in benefits, jobs and social media
      January 16, 2019

      January report shows Legion impact in benefits, jobs and social media

    • Legion to keep fighting for Blue Water Navy veterans
      December 27, 2018

      Legion to keep fighting for Blue Water Navy veterans

    • Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act fails in Senate
      December 13, 2018

      Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act fails in Senate

    • Potential shutdown unlikely to impact DoD, VA
      December 13, 2018

      Potential shutdown unlikely to impact DoD, VA

    • January report shows Legion impact in benefits, jobs and social media
      January 16, 2019

      January report shows Legion impact in benefits, jobs and social media

    • Department of Texas sponsoring veterans career fair
      January 15, 2019

      Department of Texas sponsoring veterans career fair

    • Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans
      December 11, 2018

      Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans

    • Event on tap for veteran entrepreneurs in New Jersey
      November 1, 2018

      Event on tap for veteran entrepreneurs in New Jersey

    • Online job board aims to help veterans find work
      September 20, 2018

      Online job board aims to help veterans find work

    • GI Bill exhibit headed to Arkansas
      January 10, 2019

      GI Bill exhibit headed to Arkansas

    • Legion presence prominent at Student Veterans conference
      January 9, 2019

      Legion presence prominent at Student Veterans conference

    • 4 things to know if you're a disabled veteran with student loan debt
      December 19, 2018

      4 things to know if you're a disabled veteran with student loan debt

    • Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans
      December 11, 2018

      Department of New Jersey working to help incarcerated veterans

    • American Legion GI Bill exhibit headed back to Texas
      September 19, 2018

      American Legion GI Bill exhibit headed back to Texas

    • American Legion invites Tampa, Fla., area veterans to discuss VA care
      January 8, 2019

      American Legion invites Tampa, Fla., area veterans to discuss VA care

    • VA secretary grilled over implementation of VA Mission Act
      December 20, 2018

      VA secretary grilled over implementation of VA Mission Act

    • Potential shutdown unlikely to impact DoD, VA
      December 13, 2018

      Potential shutdown unlikely to impact DoD, VA

    • New program will bring health care to veterans
      December 10, 2018

      New program will bring health care to veterans

    • Legion invites Tucson, Ariz., veterans to discuss VA care
      December 4, 2018

      Legion invites Tucson, Ariz., veterans to discuss VA care

    • The American Legion to active-duty US Coast Guard personnel: We’re here to help!
      January 18, 2019

      The American Legion to active-duty US Coast Guard personnel: We’re here to help!

    • How to apply for an American Legion TFA grant
      January 17, 2019

      How to apply for an American Legion TFA grant

    • You can help get the Coast Guard paid
      January 17, 2019

      You can help get the Coast Guard paid

    • Your donations make American Legion TFA grants possible
      January 17, 2019

      Your donations make American Legion TFA grants possible

    • January report shows Legion impact in benefits, jobs and social media
      January 16, 2019

      January report shows Legion impact in benefits, jobs and social media

    • Six ways to use technology in 2019
      December 20, 2018

      Six ways to use technology in 2019

    • How to talk to your aging parents
      November 20, 2018

      How to talk to your aging parents

    • Yes, you still need an estate plan
      October 19, 2018

      Yes, you still need an estate plan

    • Don't let your car become a submarine
      September 20, 2018

      Don't let your car become a submarine

    • USAA CEO: The needs of veterans, their families are as great as ever
      August 29, 2018

      USAA CEO: The needs of veterans, their families are as great as ever

    • New PSAs on Legion's Vimeo channel
      September 1, 2018

      New PSAs on Legion's Vimeo channel

    • Legion to host small business conference for women veterans, spouses
      July 16, 2018

      Legion to host small business conference for women veterans, spouses

    • Still serving her fellow veterans
      June 6, 2018

      Still serving her fellow veterans

    • OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower
      May 10, 2018

      OCW grant boosts VA's nationwide baby shower

    • $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower
      April 26, 2018

      $50,000 OCW grant supports VA's nationwide baby shower

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TFA grants assist with shelter, food, utilities and health expenses.
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Minor children whose guardian is eligible for Legion membership.
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  • The American Legion to active-duty US Coast Guard personnel: We’re here to help!
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    The American Legion to active-duty US Coast Guard personnel: We’re here to help!
  • How to apply for an American Legion TFA grant
    News
    How to apply for an American Legion TFA grant
  • Your donations make American Legion TFA grants possible
    News
    Your donations make American Legion TFA grants possible
  • You can help get the Coast Guard paid
    Video
    You can help get the Coast Guard paid
  • January report shows Legion impact in benefits, jobs and social media
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    January report shows Legion impact in benefits, jobs and social media
  • American Legion ready to assist Coast Guardsmen affected by shutdown
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    American Legion ready to assist Coast Guardsmen affected by shutdown
  • $744,620 in grants distributed by American Legion in 2018
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    $744,620 in grants distributed by American Legion in 2018
  • Donors to receive limited edition 100th National Convention DVDs
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    Donors to receive limited edition 100th National Convention DVDs
  • New monthly report shows Legion’s impact
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    New monthly report shows Legion’s impact
  • Giving Tuesday donations fuel American Legion programs
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    Giving Tuesday donations fuel American Legion programs
  • Dishing out blessings to veterans in need
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    Dishing out blessings to veterans in need
  • American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation launched
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    American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation launched
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