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WOMEN VETERANS
Francis Scott Key Post 11 commemorates Its own women..
Frederick, MD
Francis Scott Key Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger honored the Post's women veterans at a dinner held June 13th 2019..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Vets Day to salute the Legion
Fort Worth, TX
“Centennial Celebration” is the theme of this year’s Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 will mark 100..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Palm Springs Post 519's Hollywood history
Palm Springs, CA
My name is Lee Wilson Jr. and I am the historian for Palm Springs Owen Coffman Post 519. I..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Henry K. Burtner Post 53 recognizes local heroes
Greensboro, NC
Henry K. Burtner Post 53 held their annual Salute to Heroes on Friday August 16, 2019, at their post home..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 52 member turns 100 years old
Mountain Home, AR
Honor Guard members Dave Darrow and Brenda Tamashiro of Alley-White Post 52 celebrated with post member Henry Chodacki and his..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
High school teacher, Marine Corps veteran honors local Palm Springs fallen heroes
Palm Springs, CA
Hello from Post 519 in Palm Springs, Calif.! My name is Lee Wilson Jr. and I've taught World and U.S...
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Department of California collaborates to assist District 22 service officer
San Diego , CA
When American Legion Post 23 Commander James JD Bennett contacted Department of California American Legion Area 5 Communications and Media..
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OTHER
Royse City Post 100 supports local children
Royse City, TX
Each year on the Friday before school starts, the Royse City American Legion post joins the community in providing fun..
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MY U.S. FLAG
American Legion Post 47 celebrates Flag Day
Houlton, ME
Joseph Cyr • June 14, 2019 HOULTON, Maine — There are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to the proper..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
State College (Pa.) Post 245 celebrates 100 years
State College, PA
American Legion Post 245 in State College, Pa., held its 100th Anniversary event on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. The family-friendly..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
New Jersey Post 68 celebrates 100 years
Merchantville, NJ
On Aug. 11, 1919, 15 World War I veterans gathered with the idea of establishing a Legion post to serve..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
North Collins (N.Y.) American Legion Post 1640 and Bricklayers Local 3 NY create North..
North Collins , NY
North Collins American Legion Post 1640, in conjunction with Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 3 NY, built the North Collins..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Washington State Spirit of Service Award recipients
Spokane, WA
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill, Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Det. Northwest SPOKANE, Wash. – Servicemembers from each..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Francis Scott Key Post 11 signs first member under LEGION Act
Frederick, MD
George Smith has waited over 40 years to become a member of The American Legion. PC Wayne Kaikko and Commander..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Troutman (NC) Post 401 Family Night Celebration
Troutman, NC
Troutman American Legion Post 401 hosted a family social open to all veterans to show their support for the community...
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Department of Iowa Centennial Reception
Cedar Rapids, IA
On 20 July, as a part of the 101st Department of Iowa Convention, a reception was held to celebrate the..
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VOLUNTEERING
Seward Post 5 American Legion Family Prepares Fresh Alaskan Salmon for Those in Need
Seward, AK
In Seward, Alaska, during the summer the Seward Post 5 American Legion Family rises to the occasion to help others..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The 100 Centennial Quilt fundraiser
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to all who have contributed to this successful fundraiser as the funds totaled over $2100...
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OTHER
"FROM HERE TO INSANITY" An immigrant boy becomes a citizen by way of the..
Dayton, OH
A little boy’s idyllic world is upended when he is brought to the U.S. by his well-meaning family. When Robert..
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OTHER
We The People- Art Celebrating Veterans in America
Charleston, SC
WE THE PEOPLE is a new collection of large-scale watercolor painting portraits of veterans in America. Artist Mary Whyte painted..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Purple Heart Proclamation
On July 22, Johnson County Commissioners Court issued a Purple Heart Proclamation. On the July 23,, Cleburne City Council..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A salute to those who serve in so many ways.
I am a long time Jeep guy, since I was 12. I have always felt an interesting connection to these..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Arkansas MM Eberts Post 1 Centennial Celebration
Little Rock, AR
At 1000 hours, on a hot Saturday morning, July 20 2019. American Legion MM Eberts Post 1 began their 100th..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Florida post sponsors senior softball team
In February 2014, American Legion Post 404, Marco Island, Florida was chartered with 28 original members. Just five years later,..
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OTHER
Helping vets' children through the Child Welfare Foundation
Virginia Beach, VA
It feels good knowing that our post members and guests are willing to help the children in need by making..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
State of Maryland and Frederick County honor past commander Keith Clevenger of Francis Scott..
Frederick, MD
July 20, 2019 Today in Frederick County, Md., is Commander Keith Clevenger Day. Past Commander Clevenger was recognized by Maryland..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Lost in Dalat - The Courage of a Family Torn by War
My novel, “Lost in Dalat — The Courage of a Family Torn by War,” is about Meggan Mondae, who travels..
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MY U.S. FLAG
The American flag's history of disrespect
Crossville, TN
Ever wonder why people choose to disrespect the American flag even though they are living under its protection? This flag..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Columbia Falls (Mont.) Post 72 launches successful restoration of historic doughboy statue
Columbia Falls, MT
Submitted by Michael Shepard, member On November 11, 2018, at 11 am, the Visquenay Doughboy Statue was rededicated for the Montana..
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OTHER
Post 21 presents Blue Star Banner to proud parents
The Colony, TX
Post 21 Commander Dick Ensweiler presented Will and Bethany Ouellette with a Blue Star Banner at the monthly general meeting..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Department of Iowa commemorates its first adjutant, John MacVicar
Cedar Rapids, IA
The first adjutant for the American Legion Department of Iowa, John MacVicar, held the post for one year, 1919-1920, and..
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