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Legionnaire Honored For Honoring others
Colorado Springs, CO
On Sept 6, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners surprised a local veteran this morning with some well-deserved recognition and..
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VOLUNTEERING
Giving back to his Community
Westpoint, MS
Major Charlie Cox- My Darlene Cox Ssecert@icloud.com .my Phone is 662-854-1517
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VOLUNTEERING
Giving back to his Community
Westpoint, MS
Major Charlie Cox- My Darlene Cox Ssecert@icloud.com .my Phone is 662-854-1517
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Stafford Post 290 recruits at farmers market
Fredericksburg , VA
During the summer months, members of American Legion Post 290, under the direction of Post Adjutant John Haehn, distributed important..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post's school donations surpass $10K in 10 years
Whitestown, IN
Our American Legion, including all units, has donated over $10,000 to our local elementary school in the last 10 years...
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OTHER
POW/MIA Recognition Day
Cumming, IA
There was a small recognition ceremony at my American Legion Post 562 in Cumming, Iowa. I'm remembering my uncle, Merlyn..
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OTHER
Freedom is not free
Colgate, WI
Freedom is not free That is the name of a poem written by Kelly Strong. It reminds us of the sacrifices..
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OTHER
Benghazi memorial dedicated at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls
Brainerd, MN
The Brainerd Chapter of the American Legion Riders, sponsored by American Legion Post 255 of Brainerd, Minn., was chartered in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Conroe, Texas, Post 411 - free hot dog giveaway
Members of Conroe, Texas, Post 411 held their annual free hot dog giveaway on Labor Day 2018. This is Post..
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AMATEUR RADIO
TALARC Post 187 (WF4TAL) and Occoneechee Council BSA hold Radio Merit Badge training
Wake Forest, NC
For decades, in times of emergency, people have turned to the amateur radio hobbyist for help or assistance in communicating..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Recruiting Day at Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37, Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Camp Humphreys, South Korea, OT
Legionnaires from American Legion Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, on 18 August set up a..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Welcome Home Soldier
Albia, IA
“In the midst of the uncertainties of war there is one certainty. That he will never be forgotten or abandoned.” Jim..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES SAL
Jacksonville (Fla.) Squadron 137 Taps bugler
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville (Fla.) Squadron 137 has its very own Taps bugler, Jim Steele. As of Aug. 30, 2018, Jim, who is..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Manuel L. Quezon Post 603 installs 2018-19 officers
Vallejo, CA
The historic American Legion Manuel L. Quezon Post 603 installed its newly elected officers on Aug. 21 at www.VallejoVetsBuilding.org. Commander..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Memories
Colorado Springs, CO
Our preamble reminds us “To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars.” I also believe..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Blankenship brothers serve in WWI
Olive Hill, KY
Creed and James Bruce Blankenship were my great-uncles and served during World War I. Both were born in Pike County,..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Legion post donates year's worth of fabric and batting to veteran quilt program
Springfield, MO
Thanks to donations by post members, as well as proceeds from a recent pancake breakfast fundraiser, Women Veterans of Southwest..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Emile Ladnier WWI Memorial/Pershing Square Certificate/Award, Ocean Springs, Miss.
Ocean Springs, MS
100 memorials in 100 cities have now been designated official WWI Centennial Memorials, including such national landmarks as Chicago’s Soldier..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Eagan Post 594 partners with Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration
Eagan, MN
Eagan American Legion Post 594 recently became a Registered Partner of the United States of America Vietnam War 50th Anniversary..
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AMATEUR RADIO
Post 519 and K6TAL sponsors "Greatest Generation Appreciation Day"
Palm Springs, CA
At the request of American Legion Post 519 WWII Legion members, Commander Michael Templeton has organized a “Greatest Generation Appreciation..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Eagan Post 594 recognizes retiring school superintendent Jane Berenz
Eagan, MN
District 196 Superintendent Jane K. Berenz’s final school board meeting on June 25 was filled with sentiments of gratitude and..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Departure ceremony on Osan Air Force Base
Area North, Seoul, Osan, Korea, OT
Chris Vaia, senior vice commander of Lewis L. Millett Post 38, South Korea (second from the right in top photo),..
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MY U.S. FLAG
My Flag 'till I Die
Mundelein, IL
If you strike a match to my Flag, it burns my heart and I can not contain myself. The hate..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
No home, plenty of heart
Pembroke Pines, FL
Well, 2017-2018 was another successful year. Boys State and Oratorical; numerous JROTC and School Medals awarded at four local..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Royse City Post 100 takes home the awards
Royse City, TX
Recently at the department convention in San Antonio, the Royse City American Legion post was presented with numerous awards. The..
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OTHER
Starting the centennial with a stamp
Colorado Springs, CO
After spending nine months to erect a monument for the three individuals from El Paso County, Colo., who received the..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Post 654
Waterman, IL
I have been a member of American Legion Post 654 for 58 years and am a veteran of the Korean..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Republic of China veterans visit Texas Legion post
Plano, TX
On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, distinguished guests from the Republic of China Veterans Association gathered in Plano, Texas, to honor..
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OTHER
Royse City post honors its first responders
Royse City, TX
On July 28, the Royse City American Legion post came together to not only celebrate its many accomplishments over the..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Family history
Enola, PA
Father, Mother, Son & Daughter James J. Leonard, Enola Legion Post 751, Enola, Pa. Lifetime Member 68 years, Post Commander..
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OTHER
North Carolina Student Trooper Program celebrates 25-year anniversary
Raleigh, NC
This year the American Legion Department of North Carolina and the North Carolina Highway Patrol celebrated a 25-year partnership in..
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