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First All Ladies of Any Era Honor Flight
Hannibal, MO
The first all-era and all-ladies Honor Flight began as a thought almost a year ago, which became an ideal, which then..
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OTHER
Legionnaire from Post 133 (Temple, Texas) receives Square Knot Award
Temple, TX
On Sept. 2, 2025, at the general membership meeting at Post 133 in Temple, Texas, Paul Sarle was presented the..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Patriot Day
Peoria, AZ
As across the country, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored 9/11, Patriot Day, with special activities. The day..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Submerged: LIfe on a Fast Attack Submarine in the Last Days of the Cold..
Harpers Ferry, WV
This is a memoir about my service on a fast attack submarine during the 1980s. We conducted four classified missions,..
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USA 250
Tennessee accepts USA 250 Challenge
Kingsport, TN
On June 16, a day after being elected and sworn in as commander of the Department of Tennessee, I accepted..
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LEGION RIDERS
Southern Virginia American Legion Riders Post 284 member records song about ALR
Colonial Heights, VA
Richard M. "Dick" Cole, a 72-year-old member of The American Legion, Sons of The American Legion and American Legion Riders,..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Tallahassee Sauls-Bridges Post 13 celebrates 100 years at Lake Ella location
Tallahassee, FL
Recent writeup in the local paper, front page and above the fold! Printed Sept. 9, 2025.
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Post 426 participates in local parade
Alvarado, TX
On Aug. 27, 2025, members of Truitt Bishop American Legion Post 426 in Alvarado, Texas, participated in their local Johnson..
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VOLUNTEERING
Holley-Riddle Post 21 and Blue Star Mothers refresh USO rooms at Dallas MEPS
The Colony, TX
American Legion Post 21 of The Colony, Texas, recently joined forces with the Blue Star Mothers of America-Yellow Rose TX20..
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OTHER
American Legion Post 164 receives support from local Prince Hall Shriners
Katy, TX
KATY, Texas – (June 17, 2025) – Nafud Temple No. 80 (Prince Hall Shriners), under the leadership of Illustrious Potentate..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Sitting At The Wall
Part of opening ceremony for "The Wall That Heals," Emporia, Kan., 8/14/2025 Our citizens here in the United States look at..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Big Brand Tire & Service as Business of..
Peoria, AZ
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Big Brand Tire & Service as the September Peoria Business of the..
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OTHER
Department of the Philippines administrative assistant meets new ACS (American Citizen Services) deputy chief,..
Clark Freeport, Philippines
Dina D. Barritta of the American Legion Department of the Philippines was invited by the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
To meet the challenge
Nisswa, MN
I joined the Marines. Prior to joining, I was warned by multiple sources who I respected that Marine Corps boot..
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USA 250
Veteran Resilience Project
Golden Valley, MN
I did all three 100 Mile Walks for Hope. I served as an Army medic during the war in Vietnam,..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 remembers former officer Rich Aguirre as Veteran of the..
Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored former finance officer and Air Force veteran "Rich" Aguirre..
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HONOR GUARD
John J. Morris Post 62 honors memory of Honor Guard member
Peoria, AZ
On Sunday Aug. 31, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored the memory of Honor Guard member Jim Morris...
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
Army
Browns Mills, NJ
Why I chose to go in the Army? I didn't have a choice, and I don't regret it. I decided..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Hawaii short liberty
The ship started down the Harbor channel of Pearl in the evening. Standing on deck, we could investigate the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veterans being vulnerable ...
So, I was at a local American Legion post, and they asked post-9/11 veterans to share their stories on video..
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OTHER
Remembering our local veterans in the southern portion of Fauquier County
Remington , VA
Remington Cemetery welcomed hundreds of attendees for Harold J. Davis American Legion Post 247’s inaugural Wreaths Across America ceremony on..
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POST TREASURES
Mural
Tucson, AZ
I am a Vietnam-era vet. I was a C135 and B-52 mechanic in the early '70s. I recently completed a..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
The recruiter stole my middle name
San Antonio, TX
It was a dark and stormy evening at Navy Recruiting Station North East on Walzem Road in San Antonio. In..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
'More than I bargained for, in the best way possible'
Vista, CA
You join the Marines because you want to be the best. I did. But I got more than I bargained..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
“Not Paid, Don’t Put”: Legion post uncovers unmarked veterans' graves, rallies to restore honor
Hazlet , NJ
UNION BEACH, N.J. – A routine Memorial Day tradition led to a shocking discovery for American Legion Post 321, exposing a..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Texas Air National Guardsman nationally recognized for community service in Tampa
Tampa , FL
TAMPA, Fla. – (Aug. 26, 2025) – Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Lindsey Neubauer, a member of William J. Bordelon..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Marine Sgt. Charles J. Sciara
By Vincent Panzarino Family and friends of the late U.S. Marine Sgt. Charles J. Sciara recently received a lasting public memorial..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
John J. Morris Post 62 joins USPS to support Muscular Dystrophy
Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 24, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) joined with the NALC (letter carriers) Roadrunner Branch 6156 to..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Members of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 attend Barrett-Bonifas Memorial Ceremony
Camp Bonifas, South Korea
Members of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38, South Korea, attended the Barrett-Bonifas Memorial Ceremony held by the United..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Veterans helping veterans helping veterans
OKC, OK
With great honor and privilege, I have been entrusted with the responsibility of assisting a homeless veteran in securing permanent..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
'I met and exceeded every challenge'
San Antonio, TX
It was the summer of 1990, and I was in a field chopping cotton in Jones, La. I was a..
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