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WOMEN VETERANS
From Stilettos to Combat Boots and then again
Tulsa, OK
I joined the military at age 29, I was married with a son who was about to turn 10 the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Our Dad, Our Hero
My father, Vivian Adams Wadford, passed at the early age of 49. Like most WW II vets, he..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Ain’t No Justice
Poetry by Robert Hubenthal It seemed to me while in my youth Life is not fair and that’s the truth The rich the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Spotlight on Jean Wilson - Dept. of Ohio 2nd Vice Commander
First, thank you Jean, for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with me. Q. Jean, when and..
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My military family
Mount AIry, MD
My involvement with The American Legion stems from my family members who have and are serving our great nation. My Father:..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Next Best Thing
Growing up, I remember my dad talking about his experiences during WWII in the Pacific. I remember studying every page..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Haboob Wind
This is my popular book which is on track to be a best seller. Here is one of the..
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Homeless veterans
Bellerose, NY
There are many homeless veterans on Long Island and in New York City, and there are a number of reasons...
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Return to Shanghai in 2019
Colorado Springs, CO
This year, The Generals Ward & Chennault and Lt. Helseth American Legion Post 1, Shanghai, China, is celebrating the 100th..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honor POW/MIA
Richard Eckert Jr. from Watersound, Fla. and Craig Smith from New Orleans were winners of the Annual Coastal Mississippi Patriot..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Agony and Ecstasy of Finding My Voice: A Memoir
Gig Harbor, WA
I was a Medical Service Specialist (bedpan commando) in the Air Force and was assigned to the hospital at Ladd..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Vermont House of Representatives offers resolution for Legion's 100th anniversary
Montpelier, VT
The Vermont House of Representatives in the Vermont State House on Tuesday, April 9, at 10 a.m., provided a resolution..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
The American Legion is 100 years old
Easley, SC
On March 16, 2019, American Legion Post 52 of Easley, S.C., along with Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers celebrated the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My experience as a minor league bat boy
Sometimes you can be in the right place at the right time. For me, one of those times was in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Forever 29
l Asad, Iraq, 2006. A long year for some. A year of strife, service to country, and loss..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Somers American Legion centennial event April 18
Somers, CT
THE AMERICAN LEGION *1919 – 2019* 100 YEARS OF LEGACY. REALIZE THE VISION (DREAM) AND VALIDATE THE MISSION (REALITY)! On Thursday,..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Buck-Dubiel Post 101 works with local Scouts
Somers, CT
Broad-smiled Legionnaires warm-heartedly acknowledged recent partnering/teaming with our Somers, Conn., BSA Scouts Troop 387 and Cub Scout Pack 83. ..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
The Healing Garden
Woodbury, CT
American Legion Bradley Burton Post 155 is completing the Healing Garden at the Connecticut Veteran’s Home in Rocky Hill, Conn...
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LEGION RIDERS
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Francis Scott Key/ALR Post 11 declare every Friday a..
Frederick, MD
FSK Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger accepts the MD Governor Citation for Post 11 and ALR Post 11 from Governor..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Francis Scott Key Post 11 sponsors Maryland Oratorical runner-up
Frederick , MD
2019 American Legion Maryland State Oratorical Contest runner-up Emily Wolfe. Emily was Post 11's winner. Pictured L/R: Jeffrey Seiler, Squadron..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
WAVES boot camp in 1959
I reported in at Bainbridge, Maryland for boot camp with absolutely nothing except a small handbag with my orders and..
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WOMEN VETERANS
One of first five women to be stationed at NAVCOMSTA Ponce Puerto, Rico..
Pataskala, OH
We had just finished our schooling, for me it was Radiomen "A" school in Bainbridge, MD. We all arrived about..
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OTHER
Staff sergeant receives Medal of Honor posthumously
Bellerose, NY
Army Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Wednesday, March..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Thanks For The Memory"
Recently I watched an old broadcast of a Johnny Carson show. He had Bob Hope as one of his..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
SAL Pals/Centennial Milestones - rebuilding and reinventing perceptions, people and places
Somers, CT
Buck-Dubiel Post 101’s Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 101 is a team of male descendants of United States..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Lewis L. Millet Post 38 American Legion Centennial Celebration
Area North, Seoul, Osan, Korea, OT
Lewis L. Millet Post 38 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, on Saturday, 23 March 2019, held a cake-cutting ceremony..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Maryland Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary presents governor's proclamation for Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Frederick, MD
Deputy Secretary Robert Finn attended a commemoration event hosted by Post 11 commemorating Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Maryland governor declares March 28 Tuskegee Airmen Day
Annapolis , MD
Gov. Larry Hogan proclaims March 28 Tuskegee Airmen Day in Maryland!
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Grand Haven (Mich.) Post 28 heats up Lakeshore winter with 18th Annual Chili Cook-off
Grand Haven, MI
On February 9, the aroma of fresh garlic, cumin and special ingredients filled the air inside Charles A. Conklin Post..
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Post 39 celebrates new post home
Middleton, ID
Middleton Post 39 held a dedication and open house March 16 at their home on Main Street in Middleton. ..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Phantom in the Sky: A Marine's Back Seat View of the Vietnam War
Phantom in the Sky is the story of a Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) in the back seat of the supersonic..
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