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American Legion Auxiliary Blog

Official blog of the American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters

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Changes made to ALA’s Spirit of Youth, Non-Traditional Student scholarships
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Today is the day of global giving
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A prayer for Thanksgiving
Mike Rasmuson 2023/11/20
Heart of the Mission: Mike Rasmuson
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Ideas to help veterans during the holidays
Latisha Wagner 2023/11/14
Non-traditional student scholarship works with Army veteran’s future
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Apply today! 2024-2025 ALA national committee applications available online
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Get ready for American Education Week
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The humble beginnings of the American Legion Auxiliary
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Meet the 2023-2024 honorary national Junior officers
thank you veterans sign 2023/11/02
Veterans Day of Giving helps support our military — here’s how you can help too
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Military spouses finding more remote work opportunities
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Share value of ALA membership if no longer able to cover cost for family members
Legion Family members and produce 2023/10/25
Arizona American Legion Family provides produce to community
notebook paper 2023/10/23
Is it a good or bad idea to post recordings of meetings on social media?
our country's flag 2023/10/19
The American Legion CWF grant supports Star Spangled Kids project
members doing team building exercise 2023/10/17
We need your help to promote this training for members!
cemetery with wreaths on graves 2023/10/13
Volunteer and honor those who served during Wreaths Across America Day
old photos 2023/10/11
Welcome to the ALA’s history blog series
Jane Thurston 2023/10/09
Putting down the gavel after three decades of service
image of website 2023/10/06
ALA program engagement plans help educate members
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