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WOMEN VETERANS
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
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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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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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
'Inspired me in a way nothing else ever had'
Auburn, WA
Two years after high school, I felt utterly lost in life. I’d tried college for a year but kept falling..
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POST TREASURES
Post 36 turns 105 years old
El Paso, TX
American Legion Eastwood Post 36, El Paso Texas, celebrates 105 years serving veterans and the greater El Paso community. From..
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OTHER
Free mobile tribute to fallen K9 police officers and military war dogs
Pembroke, MA
I would like to share this free mobile tribute to all police and military K9s. The photo shows the trailer..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Fred Brock American Legion Family donates school supplies to six elementary schools
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 21, 2025) – The act of donating elementary school supplies is more than just a simple..
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GI BILL
Vietnam veteran from Post 303 graduates from Bristol Community College: A testament to lifelong..
Fall River, MA
In a moment that inspired an entire community, 81-year-old Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient Ron Cabral walked across the..
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OTHER
Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 donates school supplies to DoDEA elementary schools
Camp Humphreys, Korea
Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 donated school supplies to DoDEA elementary schools at Camp Humphreys, Korea. Post 37 Commander..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Texas District 20 service officer to join Audie L. Murphy Veterans’ Hospital VAVS Committee
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 20, 2025) – On Aug. 15, Billy Hill of Chicago was certified to serve as a..
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BOYS STATE
Holley-Riddle Post 21 honors Boys and Girls State graduates
The Colony, TX
On Aug. 14, Holley-Riddle Post 21 in The Colony, Texas, hosted a reception honoring the 2025 graduates of the Boys..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
The little rota beater that couldn’t
San Antonio, TX
My overseas tour at Naval Security Group Activity Rota, Spain, began in June 1996 after completing the Apprentice Mideast Cryptologic..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates life of Army veteran Roger Morissette
Peoria, AZ
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) celebrated the life of Army veteran Roger Morissette on Aug. 17. The..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in uniform ...
Oklahoma City , OK
My time in uniform will always be remembered by the moments I spent next to my brothers and sisters in..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My “Hunt for Red October” moment onboard USS Normandy (CG 60)
San Antonio, TX
The day after Christmas 1998, I flew out from Naval Support Activity Bahrain aboard an H-3 Sea King helicopter crewed..
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