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TEXAS-5th District Officers Received Special Congressional Recognition
Dallas, TX
On June 12, 2022, American Legion-Department of Texas 5th District made history by recognizing and honoring the 3 Women District..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
One of a kind
As historian for Simeon L. Nickerson Post 64 of Middleboro, Mass., I recently received a box of historical documents from..
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OTHER
2022 National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Camp Casey, Koreaa
Seoul, South Korea, OT
At Camp Casey, Korea, on Sept. 16, 2022, American Legion Post 38 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9985 held..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Resurrecting a post
Benton, AR
Hello. My name is Russell Steed, American Legion Department of Arkansas Post 19/District 15 commander. I was first elected post commander..
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“The way one has lived makes all the difference in the world": Mary L...
Holton, KS
Members of Mary L. Bair Post 44 in Holton gathered this morning to commemorate the 133rd birthday of the post’s..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Soldier's Heart: The 3 Wars of Vietnam
"A Soldier’s Heart" is a moving and expansive memoir by Vietnam veteran Ray Gauvin. The story takes us from the..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Post 68 raises flag for local community
Leland, NC
Magnolia Greens Golf club in Leland, N.C., was presented with a new flag by John E. Jacobs American Legion Post..
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LEGION RIDERS
Making a difference each day
Zillah, WA
“JUST MAKING A DIFFERENCE EACH DAY” For many years I have told our story about the American Legion Family. I listen,..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Holton (Kan.) veterans attend Gold Star Memorial dedication
Holton, KS
Local veterans attended the dedication of the Kansas Gold Star Memorial on "Veteran’s Walk’" to the south of the Kansas..
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BUDDY CHECKS
Fred Brock Post 828 performs Buddy Checks
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Sept. 20, 2022) – As Legionnaires, the most sacred responsibility is to look out for one another..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
American Legion Post 110 (Virginia Beach, Va.) remembers POW/MIAs at ceremony
Virginia Beach, VA
American Legion Post 110 Legionnaires participated in the POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony held at the Flame of Hope Memorial near NAS..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Becoming more knowledgeable: Districts 20, 23 attend Texas American Legion College
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Sept. 18, 2022) – The American Legion Department of Texas held the Department Legion College Phases 1,..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Walter S. Chears Post 106 remembers 9/11
Larned, KS
On Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m., members of Walter S. Chears Post 106 in Larned, Kan., and members of..
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WWII STORY
Massachusetts post commander visits WWII American soldiers, cemeteries in Europe
Lynnfield, MA
Lynnfield, Mass., Post Commander Thomas Bogart recently traveled to Europe to pay his respects to two brothers who were KIA..
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OTHER
Post 21 hosts POW/MIA sunset vigil
The Colony, TX
It was a time for remembrance, prayer and reflection. American Legion Post 21 of The Colony, Texas, held its first POW/MIA..
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OTHER
Post 911 now has drop-off box for unserviceable flags
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas, Post 911 public affairs coordinator American Legion Ryan Winslow Post 911 now has a box where members..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Navy lieutenant/Legionnaire wins “Take a Bow” award at Shields Class Sailing Nationals
Newport, RI
Lt. Mitchell A. Kempisty, USN, an 11-year member of American Legion Post 60 in Laurel, Md., won the prestigious “Take..
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Lake Hopatcong (N.J.) post clearing the ashes to begin rebuilding
Jefferson Township, NJ
JEFFERSON TWP NJ — American Legion Post 245 served for decades as a community meeting place before a devastating fire..
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BE THE ONE
Purcellville: Shelbourne Post 293 remembers
Purcellville , VA
Shelbourne Parish Post 293 in Purcellville, Va., remembered our POW/MIAs on National POW/MIA Remembrance Day on Sept. 16. Post Commander..
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BE THE ONE
Outstanding community response to call for assistance
Leland, NC
On Sept. 9, 2022, John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 of Leland co-sponsored a Red Cross blood drive with..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
NE Post 630 assists with Blue Ash Fire’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Blue Ash, OH
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2022, members of Northeast Post 630 participated in the 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Plano post - changing the course of history
Dallas, TX
It was hard for the new commander of John Low-Joe Smartt Post 53 to talk or write about himself, but..
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OTHER
9/11 memorial ceremony
Melbourne, FL
We held a remembrance ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. at our J.W. Mather Jr. American Legion Post 163, Melbourne,..
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AMATEUR RADIO
Clarksville American Legion Post 289 to host Scouting Jamboree on the Air
Clarksville, TN
Clarksville: Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually on the third full..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Blue Star Mother
Tomah, WI
Norma Rawhouser, living a few miles from Fort McCoy, Wis., provided four sons and one daughter to fight in World..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Inside Manzano: The life of A Nuclear Special Weapons Storage Site
In 1946 the U.S. DoD built a nuclear special weapons storage site in the Manzano Mountains of Albuquerque,..
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American Legion Post 248 joins Chamber of Commerce
Blue Ridge, GA
American Legion Post 248 in Blue Ridge, Ga., led by Commander Richard Crosley, recently joined the Fannin County Chamber of..
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OTHER
The American Legion, Neal Thomas Jr.-Centennial Post 209 in Colorado Springs Walks to Honor/Remember..
Colorado Springs, CO
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, a few members of American Legion, Neal Thomas Jr.-Centennial Post 209 in Colorado Springs, CO..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
My service to my country
Van Meter, IA
In 1970 I was proud to wear the uniform of my country. In 1970 I was told by my commander..
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BUDDY CHECKS
Post 248 conducts Buddy Checks
Blue Ridge, GA
On Aug. 31, 2022, American Legion Post 248 in Blue Ridge, Ga., conducted Buddy Checks for their members. Senior Vice..
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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
American Legion Post 91, Beebe, Arkansas conducts 9-11 remembrance ceremony
Beebe, AR
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Post 91 held our first 9-11 remembrance ceremony. Determined to ensure our citizens never..
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