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Legion Act Passes Senate

Jun 24, 2019 | , ,

Legion Act Passes Senate By unanimous consent on June 11 legislation expanding eligibility for membership in The American Legion passed the United States Senate. The legislation, S. 504, would open eligibility to anyone who served honorably after December 7, 1941 or...

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LinkedIn Premium - One Year Free LinkedIn is a business and employment-oriented service used mainly for professional networking. LinkedIn is now offering veterans and VA caregivers a free 1-year Premium Subscription including one year of access to LinkedIn Learning....

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