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For many retired veterans, education isn’t just about textbooks—it’s about transformation. Going back to school after service can reignite curiosity, unlock a new career path, or simply bring a sense…

ATTENTION COLD WAR VETERANS!!! THE LEGION ACT HAS BEEN SIGNED!!! YOU ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AMERICAN LEGION Please contact us to discuss your eligibility and what becoming a…

September 1, 2020 Connecticut American Legion Posts will be able to Opt-In to allow Department Headquarters to process online requests to join the American Legion. The process for accepting them…

How to Make Money From Home as a Veteran (Or Non-Veteran) There’s no getting around the fact that this is a hard time economically for many people. Fortunately, however, it…

Jim and Ann Marie Dooley of JAM Travel Planners LLC Are hosting a 14 Day Private Party Tour for American Legion Members, Family and Friends To Italy May7 -May 20, 2022…

How to get better sleep as a Veteran One of the most common issues that veterans face in day-to-day life is sleep deprivation. While the CDC recommends that adults get seven…

With every transition comes a new opportunity to set goals, develop plans, and assess where you are at. If you’ve recently been discharged from the military and are evaluating what…

This article is brought to you by The American Legion Department of Connecticut. It can’t be denied that the world is on the cusp of monumental changes that can potentially improve…

Essential Tips for Landing Your Dream Home As a veteran who is accustomed to moving from place to place, you may be looking forward to putting down roots in a…

Things You Can Do to Support Those Who Served Whether you realize it or not, you have a lot to thank veterans and their families for. They are among our…

VA to Start Processing Disability Claims for Certain Conditions Related to Particulate Matter The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin processing disability claims Aug. 2 for asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis…

Tips for Military Wives Who Struggle with Sleep  When you’re a military wife, you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. And when your husband is deployed in…

Why You Should Consider Starting a Business During the Pandemic Innovation has often been referred to as the hallmark of entrepreneurship. Hence, it comes as no surprise that various prominent…

Assistance for Veterans Looking to Open a Small Business As a veteran in Cromwell, Connecticut, you might find you have the skills and discipline to open a business and work…

How Veterans Can Practice Self-Care and Live a Happy Life The American Legion Department of Connecticut is proud to work side-by-side with our friends in The American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of…

Advice for Veterans Who Live with Chronic Illness There has been a lot of research and funding that has gone into medical advances for chronic illnesses. This is because there…

How to Help the Senior Veterans in Your Community  Many seniors are struggling these days – and that goes double for veterans. Whether their troubles are due to a lack…

Charting a New Course: Veterans Transitioning to College Life As you consider returning to college, your unique background as a veteran provides valuable experiences that set a foundation for success…

Why Every New Entrepreneur Needs to Hire Veterans If you are new to the world of business and you are just getting your company off of the ground then you…