Women veterans of Freeborn County
WOMEN VETERANS

Women veterans of Freeborn County

Albert Lea, MN
Ruth Perry was the epitome of selfless service to her country and her community. After 20 years with the Air..
New songs by Vietnam vet David Arthur Furry
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

New songs by Vietnam vet David Arthur Furry

David Arthur Furry, Vietnam 1970-1971, is a singer-songwriter-guitarist who lives in the Minneapolis area. I have been writing songs..
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Small North Dakota Town Honors its War Dead
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Small North Dakota Town Honors its War Dead

Portal, ND
The town of Portal is a small community (population 150) located in northwest North Dakota on the U.S./Canadian border. It..
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Squadron 105 (Belleville, N.J.) "Season of Giving"
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Squadron 105 (Belleville, N.J.) "Season of Giving"

Belleville, NJ
SAL Squadron 105 began what is being called their “Season of Giving” in the beginning of November this year. From..
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John J. Morris Post 62 Riders kick off Christmas toy drive
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John J. Morris Post 62 Riders kick off Christmas toy drive

Peoria, AZ
On Saturday, Nov. 25, the Riders of John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., kicked off their Christmas toy..
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American Legionnaires at the Army Memorial Monument on Camp Humphreys, South Korea during Veterans Day
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

American Legionnaires at the Army Memorial Monument on Camp Humphreys, South Korea during Veterans..

Camp Humphreys, South Korea, OT
American Legionnaires in South Korea joined veterans, active-duty servicemembers, leaders of veterans' organizations and others celebrated Veterans Day with a..
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Veterans Day at Neptune, New Jersey Post 346
HONOR GUARD

Veterans Day at Neptune, New Jersey Post 346

Neptune, NJ
Harold "Bud" Magathan was honored at the November 11 ceremony at Post 346 in Neptune, New Jersey. A Navy veteran,..
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Veterans Day at the Snoqualmie Casino
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Veterans Day at the Snoqualmie Casino

Snoqualmie Indian Reservation, WA
On Veterans Day, November 11, American Legion Post 79 in Snoqualmie, Washington came together with leaders of the Snoqualmie Tribe,..
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Veterans Day Assembly in Snoqualmie, Washington
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Veterans Day Assembly in Snoqualmie, Washington

Snoqualmie, WA
Members of American Legion Post 79 and American Legion Department of Washington joined with other veterans at an assembly at..
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Veterans assisted at the annual Veterans Experience Action Center in North Carolina
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Veterans assisted at the annual Veterans Experience Action Center in North Carolina

Leland, NC
The American Legion Department of North Carolina, in partnership with the Department of Veteran Affairs, proudly supported the annual Veterans..
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Vice Commander Charlie Aucoin visits the home of Veterans Day
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Vice Commander Charlie Aucoin visits the home of Veterans Day

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator American Legion National Vice Commander Charlie Aucoin spent the Veterans Day holiday celebrating..
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Las Cruces, New Mexico Post 10 and Unit 10 enter float in annual Veterans Day Parade
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Las Cruces, New Mexico Post 10 and Unit 10 enter float in annual Veterans..

Las Cruces, NM
Legionnaires from the Joe P. Quesenberry American Legion Post 10 and Auxiliary Unit 10 from Las Cruces, New Mexico, came..
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National Vice Commander Randy Edwards visits “Land of No Slack” and spurs key Oregon engagements
MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES

National Vice Commander Randy Edwards visits “Land of No Slack” and spurs key Oregon..

Klamath Falls, OR
American Legion National Vice Commander Randy D. Edwards visited the Department of Oregon on October 25-29 to lend leadership and..
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A Blue Star Field for Veterans
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

A Blue Star Field for Veterans

Come evening, when stars fall and rise, a soldier lives, a soldier dies. A blue star field lives but a day to grow,..
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Legionnaires participate at Camp Humphreys on Retiree Appreciation Day
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Legionnaires participate at Camp Humphreys on Retiree Appreciation Day

Camp Humphreys, South Korea, OT
Legionnaires of the American Legion Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37, Pyeongtaek, South Korea set up an American Legion table..
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John J. Morris Post 62 Veterans Event
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

John J. Morris Post 62 Veterans Event

Peoria, AZ
On November 11, like other posts across the nation, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, AZ held Veterans Day..
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Brocton Honor Society Honors Veterans
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Brocton Honor Society Honors Veterans

Brocton, NY
Brocton Honor Society Students Honor Veterans On November 7, 2023, the Brocton Central School Honor Society provided a free breakfast for..
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Veterans Day Ceremony, honors Constable Kat Brown
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Veterans Day Ceremony, honors Constable Kat Brown

San Antonio, TX
On November 10, 2023, Legionnaires, veterans, family members and elected officials gathered at Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in..
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Veterans Day at the Gold Star Families Memorial
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Veterans Day at the Gold Star Families Memorial

Forks, WA
About 60 people braved the weather today to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Gold Star Families Memorial..
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Post 21 Commander Receives 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation
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Post 21 Commander Receives 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation

The Colony, TX
Mary Garcia, commander of Holley-Riddle Post 21, is the recipient of the 26th District of Texas Congressional Veteran Commendation for..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

CMATT 2004 letter home, part A

Leominster, MA
It is tough to describe a country that has been through three wars since 1981. The non-city portions of the..
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American Legion Post 303 Law and Order Night
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American Legion Post 303 Law and Order Night

Rockville Centre , NY
American Legion Post 303 in Rockville Centre, New York, honored local law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical professionals at their..
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Congressional Recognition for Sam Houston Post 95 Honor Guard!
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Congressional Recognition for Sam Houston Post 95 Honor Guard!

Huntsville, TX
On November 10, 2023, our Sam Houston Post 95 Honor Guard (District 7, Department of Texas) posted colors to open..
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Huge support goes to Fort Cavazos (Hood) for Santa's Workshop
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Huge support goes to Fort Cavazos (Hood) for Santa's Workshop

Harker Heights, TX
Tech. Sgt. Jack D. Levy Legion Post 573 had such an amazing year this year for Santa’s Workshop at the..
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Three Generations of Service Quilt
FAMILY LEGACY

Three Generations of Service Quilt

Bolivia, NC
I wanted to do something special for my husband, Staff Sgt. Dennis Krueger's 75th birthday and our 50th wedding anniversary,..
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Georgia American Legion First District Celebrates Best in the Nation Award
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Georgia American Legion First District Celebrates Best in the Nation Award

Richmond Hill, GA
On Saturday, November 4, at J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill, Georgia, the American Legion First District Department of Georgia had..
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Colorado Springs Post 209 Honors New Citizens with First U.S. Flags
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

Colorado Springs Post 209 Honors New Citizens with First U.S. Flags

Colorado Springs, CO
“Helping legal immigrants prepare for citizenship and assimilation into American society is in the best interest of our nation and..
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Department of Texas's Fifth District Hosts Legion College in Dallas
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Department of Texas's Fifth District Hosts Legion College in Dallas

Dallas, TX
On November 4-5, 2023, The American Legion Department of Texas's Fifth District hosted Legion College Phases 1-3, held at Jack..
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Old Dominion Honor Flight (ODHF)
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Old Dominion Honor Flight (ODHF)

Mechanicsville, VA
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, Post 175 in Mechanicsville, Virginia hosted an "Honor Flight" for veterans in the central Virginia..
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Representing more than me
FAMILY LEGACY

Representing more than me

Gering , NE
Representing more than me: my father, Army veteran Raymond D. Kramer, E7. He transferred to Post Everlasting on July 23...
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We Who've Served
MEMORIAL DAY

We Who've Served

Evanston , IL
WE WHO’VE SERVED By Michael L. Wojciechowski Veterans Day means different things to different people. Its legacy is long and distinguished. President Woodrow..
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