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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
Deadly SNAFU, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
Recently I became aware of water contamination issues at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. For six months I investigated..
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100 MILES
Two years of walking
Cambridge, MA
On Aug. 7, 2022, two years after the 100 Miles for Hope campaign started, I am still going strong. Although..
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WWII STORY
Department of Texas American Legion celebrates 103 years of service
Katy, TX
Honors 103-year-old WWII Veteran Thelma Williams of Katy Katy, Texas (August 11, 2022) – The American Legion, founded in 1919, is..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Community Day at Post 274
Gouldsboro, PA
The Gouldsboro American Legion held its first annual community day this summer. It was a day of family, giving back..
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BUDDY CHECKS
"22 A Day"
Scranton, PA
Paul Davis is a filmmaker, storyteller and veteran. He has personally dealt with PTSD and mental health issues. A Buddy..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope 2022
Virginia, MN
I decided to try to go 1,000 miles rather than the 100. I was able to attain the goal last..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Dodge City (Kan.) Post 47 membership roundup
Dodge City , KS
Charles Earnest Scott Post 47 in Dodge City, Kan., sponsored a booth at the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo this past..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Woodbury (Minn.) American Legion Post 501
Woodbury, MN
American Legion Woodbury Post 501 has been in existence since 1979. Since then, the post has been a fixture in..
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OTHER
Malta Bend Memorial Post 558’s last charter member passes away
Malta Bend, MO
Harrell Boedeker, Post 558’s last charter member, passed away on Aug. 1, 2022. Boedeker was a member for 69 years,..
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100 MILES
Walking toward the goal
Cambridge, MA
A goal is a guidepost we ought to reach by a designated time, or within a certain timeframe. I have..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Combat To College
Combat to College is the guide for student veterans who want to win the college battle. Utilize the unique skills..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Warrior Expeditions and American Legion Post 106
LaPush, WA
Over the past several months a lot of people have coordinated the welcome of five veterans who got on bicycles..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Ever Faithful to the Call
Here is a new resource for American Legion planners of services, ceremonies and observances for Veterans Day 2022 to consider:..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Fair winds and following seas
Captain Paul X. Rinn, USN (ret.), was the first commanding officer of the third-generation USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) and..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion post donates to local school
Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – American Legion Post 291 donated $1,300 to Orchard Knob Elementary School to help them stock their..
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BASEBALL
Season challenging, successful for Post 911 JV baseball team
Vestavia, AL
From almost not having a team and an opening-game rainout to winning a state championship, the 2022 season will be..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Vietnam Beyond
“Vietnam Beyond” is not only a photographic accounting of a soldier’s time while serving in a front-line unit in the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Respect" and "Forgotten"
I am sick and tired of some people not respecting our flag, ignoring and/or murdering our national anthem and ignoring..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Our Land
I have written a patriotic poem entitled "Our Land." I tried to capture the sacrifice of our American servicemen and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Legacy
John Howard Strain was a member of the 5th Marine Regiment during the first world war. He lost his..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Donald L. Thompson Post 655 celebrates with new citizens
Haltom City, TX
On Saturday, July 30, American Legion Post 655 of Haltom City, Texas, celebrated the new citizenship of Penphan Souvannachak. The..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Poncho
I have watched the newsreels of our soldiers in combat and marveled at the new equipment that they carry: Kevlar..
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LEGION RIDERS
Legion Riders take top honor again
Beverly Hills, FL
the American Legion Post 237 group is "Riders Chapter of the Year" for the fifth year in a row, outpacing..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course, NCO Academy, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea, OT
William L. Scafe, first vice commander of American Legion Post 38, South Korea, on Aug, 1 attended the graduation of..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
SL-1 Memorial
Arco, ID
Someone once said you die twice. Once when you stop breathing, and the other when your name is spoken for..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Legionnaire making a difference through prosthetic devices
Robert R. Barron has lectured on disguises and custom prosthetics at CIA Headquarters, the National Reconnaissance Office, and other government..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Remember Me
I am a published author and poet. A couple of years ago I was asked by a Massachusetts's veteran's..
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WWII STORY
Gen. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
Ocean Springs, MS
Gen. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell was a U.S. Army general who served in the China Burma India theater during..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Chosin breakout, cont.
Sioux City, IA
See also http://www.legiontown.org/korean-war-story/8781/chosin-breakout. This is a story about Army Cpl. Nile Marsh. a survivor from Task Force Faith who made it..
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BOYS STATE
Three 2022 Virginia Boys State graduates honored
Virginia Beach, VA
American Legion Post 110 of Virginia Beach, Va., presented certificates and medals to three Catholic High School students who completed..
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