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2016/11/28
It’s #GivingTuesday! What are you doing to give back?
2017/01/12
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2018/02/04
ALA Girls State/ALA Girls Nation: Where Are They Now?
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Goodwill Gail: Am I Part of the Problem?
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ALA Girls State/ALA Girls Nation - Where Are They Now?
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Revised ALA Girls State Program and Operations Guide is available
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Legacy Society wall at National Headquarters honors donors
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Unit Member of the Year award recipients honored
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Junior Member Loyalty scholarship helps college student with big goals
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That feared three-letter word: ASK
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More ALA Academy Live courses available for you!
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Caregiver series: Patricia Gustin
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From the national president: Please take the member survey and make your voice heard
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2022/03/09
Americanism Essay Contest provides opportunity for youth across the country
2022/03/14
ALA National Headquarters staff member gives monthly for our nation’s heroes
2022/03/16
Caregiver series: Noreen Nickerson-Cruz
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Military uniform gets second life as handbag; auction proceeds benefit Auxiliary
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A love for journalism sparked by ALA Girls State
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Dual member reflects on service during Vietnam War era
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Meet our Members: Kasey Condron
2022/04/05
Poppy projects for all Auxiliary members
2022/04/06
Caregiver series: Toni Kettner
2022/04/11
Handbag company gives back to ALA for mission support
2022/04/18
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival back in person
2022/04/20
Support veterans during life-changing NVCAF event
2022/05/02
Benefitting youth: How Project Stuff Sack came to fruition
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Caregiver series: Georgette Wenton
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Happy Mother’s Day to all moms!
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Meet our Members: Lindsay Gutierrez
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Wise Person Said: Lorita Holmes
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Comforting those experiencing infant loss
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Family creates scholarship in memory of Junior member
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Caregiver series: Joyce Livingston
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Pennsylvania Auxiliary unit purchases POW/MIA chair for post home
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ALA members play key role in mentoring Juniors
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2022/07/08
How Trish Ward conveniently gives back, honors veterans, and impacts grassroots members
2022/07/11
Legion Family honors veterans with unique poppy field at post home
2022/07/14
Get the care package shipping know-how with Shipthrifty
2022/07/18
We hear you! Member survey results give us more than just statistics
2022/07/20
From ALAGS/ALAGN to a political and broadcasting career
2022/07/21
ALA Girls State participants get a sweet scholarship surprise
2022/07/25
Caregiver series: Cynthia Adams-McGrath
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Mom, daughter both reflect on experiences at ALA Girls Nation
2022/08/08
Now is the time for an increase in ALA membership dues
2022/08/15
R.Riveter, ALA ready for another handbag auction
2022/08/17
Scholarship recipient always knew she wanted to pursue a career in medicine
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Get ready for our 101st National Convention
2022/08/30
Congratulations to the 2022 ALA Unit Member of the Year winners
2022/08/31
ALA recognizes 2022 Public Spirit Award recipients
2022/08/31
Closing out the 2021-2022 ALA administrative year
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2022-2023 ALA focus: honoring our veterans every day
2022/09/15
ALA National Convention governance wrap-up
2022/09/26
Caregiver series: Amy Kniffin
2022/10/25
ALA California Girls State teaches importance of honoring veterans
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Meet 2022 ALA Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship Recipient Jessica Vaupel
2022/11/10
ALA units show their appreciation on Veterans Day
2022/11/10
Happy 103rd birthday ALA
2022/11/29
Today is GivingTuesday!
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American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters involved with Wreaths Across America
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Stronger Together: ALA, VFW units work together
2022/12/19
Mission Endowment Fund offers benefits to the donor and organization
2022/12/21
Unit/post home tour guide tips
2022/12/21
National ALA Junior meetings provide fun learning experience
2022/12/22
Membership matters: renew for 2022-2023 today!
2022/12/28
Use new year for new ideas for your unit
2023/01/04
Wreaths Across America epitomizes Americanism
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ALA Academy refresher and new course coming soon
2023/01/19
Mission in Action grants help units, departments with better ALA branding
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New Jersey Juniors collect unique items for bench, picnic table project
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Wise People Said: Bob and Sue Fratino
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Remember your ‘why’ as an ALA member — renew today
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The Long Road to bringing home our nation’s heroes
2023/02/07
ALA receives branding refresh for its second century of service
2023/02/13
Join the ALA Foundation Board of Directors
2023/02/14
Non-traditional student scholarship recipient grateful to ALA for support
2023/02/15
New year, new veteran service projects grants available
2023/02/17
Celebrate women of service on March 8
2023/02/21
Heart of the Mission: Jackie Brauser
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Spirit of Youth scholarship winner thanks donors for education opportunity
2023/03/17
Recognizing an Auxiliary Member’s Loyalty
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9/11 and ALA Girls State lead to a career in public service
2023/03/22
AEF ready to assist ALA members during tornado season
2023/04/03
Let’s get ready for convention!
2023/04/19
Make your volunteers feel extra valued this week
2023/05/01
Help us find the best of the best unit members
2023/05/02
Honoring and remembering our nation’s heroes
2023/05/04
National Day of Prayer: Supporting each other
2023/05/04
ALA partner R. Riveter debuts poppy-inspired handbag
2023/05/09
Updates from ALA National Headquarters
2023/05/16
Georgia promotes connection to famed Moina Michael
2023/05/23
New ALA Academy course available
2023/06/12
What we can learn from the different generations
2023/06/21
Scholarship recipient grateful for ALA’s commitment to helping military kids
2023/07/07
ALA Foundation says farewell to Mission in Action grants
2023/07/19
Minnesota Junior member holds dual roles in American Legion Family
2023/07/21
ALA Girls State/Nation experience comes full circle
2023/07/28
See you in Charlotte as we celebrate the end of ALA’s 2022-2023 year
2023/07/31
Dress in style for National Convention in ALA-branded apparel
2023/08/02
Scholarship recipient thankful for help, hopes to pay it forward someday
2023/08/14
New York Legion Family welcomes veterans home
2023/08/16
Men serve in Auxiliary leadership roles too
2023/08/29
ALA recognizes its 2023 Public Spirit Award recipient
2023/08/29
Congratulations to the 2023 ALA Unit Members of the Year
2023/08/29
2023 ALA Salute to Servicemembers Award winners announced
2023/08/30
Thank you for a wonderful 2022-2023 ALA administrative year
2023/08/31
Meet 2023-2024 ALA National President Lisa Williamson
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New faces for ALA Foundation Board of Directors
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Include Sons members in your unit, department Junior events
