Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars
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Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars

Naugatuck, CT
http://www.newbritainherald.com/NBH-New+Britain+News/398615/new-local-initiative-provides-backpacks-for-children-teens-facing-difficult-family-situations#:~:text=An%20officer%20of,Print An officer of the American Legion is calling upon people to help children who are pulled away from broken homes..
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My good friend Bob

Lexington, KY
This is a tribute to my good friend Bob Rauen of Milwaukee. Bob and I grew up together. We went..
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A grandfather's Navy life and after
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A grandfather's Navy life and after

Kernersville, NC
In May 1951 I graduated from high school not knowing what I wanted to do or be. My best friend..
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American Legion Post 178 presents awards at Lake Highlands JROTC award ceremony
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American Legion Post 178 presents awards at Lake Highlands JROTC award ceremony

Frisco, TX
The Lake Highlands High School Wildcat Battalion Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) held their 2nd Annual Pass in Review..
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Post 178 presents American Legion Award at 1st Annual Lebanon Trail HS Navy National Defense Cadet Corps award ceremony
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Post 178 presents American Legion Award at 1st Annual Lebanon Trail HS Navy National..

Frisco, TX
The Lebanon Trail High School Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) held their 1st Annual award ceremony on May 10,..
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Big plans to finish the 2022 challenge
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Big plans to finish the 2022 challenge

North Adams, MA
It's been a lonely start. My first 25 miles have been within the realm of my normal exercise, and I..
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Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder

Norman, OK
What is beauty? Can beauty be defined? Almost everything we have in our lives can be described in some way..
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My Korean War story

Beaver Dam, WI
Here is my account of the Korean War enlistment, rather unusual - always a sailor on land duty, never aboard..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Old Glory

Blackfoot, ID
The flag is not merely a piece of fabric dyed in pretty colors, as some people might lead you to..
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American Legion Post 178 wins national media contest for second year
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American Legion Post 178 wins national media contest for second year

Frisco, TX
The Peter J Courcy American Legion Post 178 website (friscolegion.org) was awarded first place in the 2022 American Legion Media..
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Expressive Writing: A Path to Post-Traumatic Growth
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Expressive Writing: A Path to Post-Traumatic Growth

Bemidji, MN
Wendell Affield served two tours in Vietnam, the second with the Mobile Riverine Force where he was wounded in an..
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Story of a young tank commander

Columbia, SC
Korean War Story of James R. Henegar, colonel (retired) [deceased 11/16/2019] The following is a submission in response to the American..
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My time in Korea
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My time in Korea

Lake City, FL
I was in the 11th grade when on Jan. 19, 1951, some friends and I went over to Jacksonville, Fla.,..
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My Korean story

Indianapolis, IN
I was a young man in 1949, just graduated from high school and facing what to do to prepare myself..
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The worst day of my life

Clovis, CA
it was Sept 11, 1951. I was a Cpl. in Charlie Co of 1-7; this day turned out to be..
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Chosin breakout

Sioux City, IA
43-year-old RA CPL Nile H. Marsh, Headquarters Battery, 57th Field Artillery Battalion, was a rifleman stationed at the northern inlet..
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Are Legion Family units integral to the success and longevity of American Legion posts? At Post 28, yes!
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Are Legion Family units integral to the success and longevity of American Legion posts?..

Grand Haven, MI
Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28 in Grand Haven, Mich., recently celebrated 103 years of serving veterans, veterans’ families..
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Department of Georgia 1st District comes together in time of need
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Department of Georgia 1st District comes together in time of need

Midway, GA
It was one month ago today that the sounds of two deadly tornadoes were rampaging their way through the small..
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World War II veteran turns 103
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World War II veteran turns 103

Ridgefield, WA
William "Lucky" Mullins is the oldest living WWII veteran in our post. We were honored to host a birthday celebration..
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How to pass an IG inspection

Virginia Beach, VA
This was a discussion with my uncle, CWO Raymond Nelson, who served in Korea; I myself was an Army reservist...
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Family service

Forks, WA
They were typical Minnesota boys, the oldest and next-oldest of six children. Their dad was a millwright at a local..
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Passover in Korea
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Passover in Korea

Round Rock, TX
I am a second-generation Legion member. My enlistment was because of the pride I had in my father's service. Ralph..
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Veteran-owned small business spotlighted nationally
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Veteran-owned small business spotlighted nationally

Prescott, AZ
Service, Sacrifice, Duty, Honor, Integrity. Words that are ingrained into our being the day we begin service to our country...
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Leonard S. Wheatly of Stillwater, Okla., fights in Korea 28 days before he is shot, and serves his country 27 years total
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Leonard S. Wheatly of Stillwater, Okla., fights in Korea 28 days before he is..

Stillwater, OK
Leonard S. Wheatly, an Oklahoma Army officer in Korea in the early days of that war, spent 27 years..
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American Legion Williamsburg (Va.) Post 39 fundraiser
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American Legion Williamsburg (Va.) Post 39 fundraiser

Williamsburg, VA
I would like to share a picture of our annual fundraiser in Williamsburg, Va. This fundraiser helps raise funds to..
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The "other" Korean War veterans

Yucaipa, CA
I was 18 years old in 1945, the year World War II was coming to a close. I was called..
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Legionnaires helping Legionnaires in the 20th District, Department of Texas
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Legionnaires helping Legionnaires in the 20th District, Department of Texas

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 1, 2022) – Members of the military volunteer for service, and once that service is complete,..
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Post 506 celebrates 75th anniversary
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Post 506 celebrates 75th anniversary

Crowley, LA
At a ceremony conducted at Crowley City Hall on April 28, 2022, Doris “Dorie” Miller Post 506 of The American..
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WWII STORY

This is the story of young love: a girl named Eva and a boy..

Johnston, RI
At 18 years old, Anthony "Tony" DiNitto joined the U.S. Navy in 1943, leaving behind his sweetheart Eva Giarruso. Tony..
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100 Miles for Hope 2022
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100 Miles for Hope 2022

Havelock, NC
Today, Apr. 29, Ned and Judy from NC Post and Auxiliary Unit 24 completed this year's 100-mile walk.
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