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'Unbroken' inspiration Louis Zamperini honored with monument in hometown
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
'Unbroken' inspiration Louis Zamperini honored with monument in hometown
Olean, NY
The late World War II veteran, POW and Olympian Louis Zamperini is making headlines because of the box office success..
World War II vet receives recognition from French 70 years after service
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
World War II vet receives recognition from French 70 years after service
Cincinnati, OH
Frank Magrino had tried to enlist - his eyesight was too poor. But by 1943, the Army was calling his..
Ohio squadron raises $10,458 for OCW
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Ohio squadron raises $10,458 for OCW
Grand Rapids, OH
On Nov. 15, the Grand Rapids American Legion Post 232 in Grand Rapids, Ohio, was the host of the seventh..
Young veterans help drive Texas post
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Young veterans help drive Texas post
Jourdanton, TX
The youngest generation of veterans are reaching out and standing up at American Legion Post 436 in Jourdanton, Texas. Isaias..
Monument to honor submarine service veterans, local history in New Jersey
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Monument to honor submarine service veterans, local history in New Jersey
Forked River, NJ
In South Toms River, N.J., the homestate to two submarine inventors, veterans are at work to add a fitting monument..
Tennessee post gets free paint job
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Tennessee post gets free paint job
East Ridge, TN
American Legion Post 95 of East Ridge, Tenn., has gotten a new look thanks to Randy Newman, a painting contractor..
Oklahoma post recognizes veterans with gifts, time, thanks
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Oklahoma post recognizes veterans with gifts, time, thanks
Cushing, OK
As the population ages and the Greatest Generation dwindles in numbers, more veterans find themselves in retirement communities and nursing..
Korean War Service medals/certificates of appreciation
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Korean War Service medals/certificates of appreciation
Royal Oak, MI
On Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, Frank Wendland American Legion Post 253, Royal Oak, Mich., presented Korean War Service medals and..
Rider of the Year
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Rider of the Year
Winona , MN
The Winona American Legion Riders (ALR) happily announced the 2014 Rider of the Year. The person nominated for this honor..
Eagle Scout identifies all veterans' gravesites within his community
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Eagle Scout identifies all veterans' gravesites within his community
Madison, AL
By Charles Molineaux MADISON, AL (WAFF) - As the saying goes, some gave all... only for the passage of time to..
Legion post rallies to provide Christmas dinner to Merchant Marine crew
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Legion post rallies to provide Christmas dinner to Merchant Marine crew
PORT TOWNSEND, WA
We planned that we would close our post on Christmas Day so our members and volunteers could spend the holiday..
Ohio Legionnaire receives highest French honor
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Ohio Legionnaire receives highest French honor
Parma , OH
At a ceremony during the post general membership December meeting, George Lizanich, a member of Joseph J Jacubic Post 572..
A sentimental journey back to the 1940s
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A sentimental journey back to the 1940s
Stephenville, TX
By Joyce Whitis Post 240 Honorary Life Member Brad Thompson, as a young man from Stephenville, Texas, was spending his last..
A forgotten hero pulled from the dustbin of history
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
A forgotten hero pulled from the dustbin of history
Colorado Springs, CO
I, as adjutant of American Legion Post 5 in Colorado Springs, received a call saying that we had failed to..
Memorial Day in Berryville, "a story worth telling"
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Memorial Day in Berryville, "a story worth telling"
Berryville, VA
Our town, Berryville, in Clarke County, Va., is typical of the small communities found in the rural areas of the..
World War II gunner's story unites two families across the globe decades after death
FAMILY LEGACY
World War II gunner's story unites two families across the globe decades after death
Winfred, SD
William "Vern" Williams' niece and nephews and Uwe Carstens kneel beside his grave in Winfred, S.D. From left to right:..
Legionnaires envisioning replica of Vietnam Memorial Wall in southwest Florida
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Legionnaires envisioning replica of Vietnam Memorial Wall in southwest Florida
Punta Gorda , FL
In 2013 a group of Vietnam veterans from southwest Florida discovered that a traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall was for sale..
Florida Legionnaire continues to serve our nation, 72 years and counting
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Florida Legionnaire continues to serve our nation, 72 years and counting
Lady Lake, FL
American Legion member Vivian Abalon has been serving her country with honor for 72 years. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., on..
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Post 434 brings a community together to honor our flag
Chula Vista, CA
Department of California American Legion Post 434 Commander Sherry Hill leads a special unserviceable flag retirement ceremony. http://youtu.be/n9NSZzXqlPo
Town repurposes grain elevator to honor veterans
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Town repurposes grain elevator to honor veterans
Eagle Grove, IA
Making the landscape work double-time, residents of Eagle Grove, Iowa, will remember military sacrifice every time they pass through town...
"Retreat, hell! We just got here."
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"Retreat, hell! We just got here."
Berryville, VA
America entered World War I to reinforce the battered French and British troops waging a desperate fight against Germany. On..
FAMILY LEGACY
Why the military community gets upset with impostors
Deltona, FL
People ask why the military active, reserve, guard, veteran, retiree and their families get so upset with those who choose..
Shop With a Cop in Aberdeen
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Shop With a Cop in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, MD
On Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Aberdeen, Maryland, the American Legion Riders of the Bernard L. Tobin Post 128 and..
Illinois Veterans Home Gets Needed Help
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Illinois Veterans Home Gets Needed Help
Sheridan, IL
The LaVerne W. Anderson American Legion Post 729 in Sheridan, Illinois, has annually supported the Veterans Home in LaSalle, Illinois...
Battle of the Bulge veterans honored in song
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Battle of the Bulge veterans honored in song
Sanibel, FL
December 1944. The Ardennes region of Belgium, France and Luxembourg. The horrid, frigid weather had never been colder. Desperate men,..
In Kansas, post re-lights eternal flame honoring veterans
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
In Kansas, post re-lights eternal flame honoring veterans
Lyndon, KS
On Nov. 11, the vision of past Legionnaires was realized when an eternal flame -extinguished for nearly 40 years -..
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Post 42 conducts flag disposal
Ocean Springs, MS
Emile Ladnier American Legion Post 42 of Ocean Springs, Miss., conducted a dignified disposal of unserviceable American flags this past..
Pennsylvania boy helps veterans with combat injuries, earns congressional citation
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Pennsylvania boy helps veterans with combat injuries, earns congressional citation
Morgantown, PA
Photo courtesy of Linda Jacobs | Commander Roger Jacobs of American Legion Post 537 Morgantown, Alexander Hummel, Rep. Mark Gillen..
The reinvention of a proud soldier
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The reinvention of a proud soldier
Milford, DE
John “Mac” McCormick spent his military career in the U.S. Air Force and Army, first as a broadcaster..
D-Day veterans able to receive sand from Normandy beaches
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D-Day veterans able to receive sand from Normandy beaches
Bonita Springs, FL
Photos of Omaha Beach courtesy of John McWilliams For veterans who served on D-Day at the beaches of Normandy, France, sand..
World War II vet remembers growing up with the Legion
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
World War II vet remembers growing up with the Legion
Ashler Village, CT
George H. Breuler joined The American Legion almost immediately upon discharge following World War II. He served at Utah Beach,..

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