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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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BE THE ONE
The importance of mental exercise
Cridersville, OH
A Veteran’s Perspective on Staying Mentally Active Hello, I’m Robert Davis, an Army veteran who served from 1962 to 1965. For..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Should I join, or shouldn't I?
Strasburg, VA
The old philosopher's motto is "Never Give Up." That's exactly how one of the officers at Legion Post 77 in..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 partners with Guitars 4 Vets
Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 29, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) started their partnership with Guitars 4 Vets and the first..
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BE THE ONE
Walk for Be the One
Nutley , NJ
On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, I participated in the Walk from the Darkness sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders host Poker Walk
Peoria, AZ
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders hosted their first-ever Poker Walk. Following two..
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OTHER
Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 conducts annual POW/MIA Day ceremony at Mapo,..
Mapo, South Korea
On Sept. 19, 2025, Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 of South Korea conducted the annual POW/MIA Day Ceremony..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Live Oak County American Legion Post 413 (Three Rivers, Texas) visited by Texas Historical..
in recognition of The American Legion’s 90th birthday (2009), the Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution designating Sept...
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AMERICA 250
Why I joined the Navy
Belmont , CA
In 1969 the war in Vietnam was at its height. I was in my senior year of college when the..
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OTHER
What comes next after service? A Navy veteran’s story that inspired Career Path DECIDE
West Linn, OR
When Cristine Carpenter transitioned out of the Navy, she carried the same questions many servicemembers do: What comes next? For..
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OTHER
POW/MIA Sunset Vigil carries on despite storms
The Colony, TX
On Sept. 21, Holley-Riddle Post 21 of The Colony, Texas, prepared to host its annual POW/MIA Sunset Vigil on the..
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AMATEUR RADIO
First Medal of Honor recipient to earn an amateur radio license
Orlando , FL
Press Release HamCation 2026 Orlando, Fl. Feb. 13-15 Since 1863, only 3,511 men and one woman have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Today..
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OTHER
Department of Texas hosts 2025 Fall DEC Conference
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (Sept. 23, 2025) – By authority of Department Commander Richard Huntley, department commissions and committees met at..
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AMERICA 250
Using photo prop at events
Leland, NC
We created this 250USA and Be the One photo frame and use it at all events we attend. It gets..
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VOLUNTEERING
Books for vets
Leland, NC
We took books from the local library and donated them to the Vet Health Center in Wilmington, N.C.
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Massachusetts becomes 17th state to recognize Agent Orange Heart Medal, Aug. 10 as Agent..
Westfield, MA
Fred Benda Jr., writing from Westfield, Mass. I am the 2024-2025 commander of American Legion Post 124 here in Westfield. Two..
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BE THE ONE
ALR host veterans suicide prevention ride
Oakdale, LI, NY
ALR Joseph Loeffler Post 1006, (Brentwood, LI, N.Y,) organized and coordinated a suicide prevention ride. The ride went from Harley-Davidson..
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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
Theodore Campbell Post 16 Patriot Day, National Day of Service and Remembrance 2025
Conway , AR
On Sept. 11. 2025. members of Arkansas American Legion Post 16 hosted their 4th Annual Patriot Day and National Day..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
How to Hotwire an Airplane
"How to Hotwire an Airplane" is ultimately a humane, provocative novel, one that refuses easy answers and asks readers to..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
John J. Morris Post 62 helps provide water for local homeless population
Peoria, AZ
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) partnered to provide bottled water for local homeless. In Arizona the temperatures are..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors POW/MIA Remembrance Day
Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 19, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored POW.MIA Remembrance Day. Three poster boards of Arizona POW/MIA..
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OTHER
Holley-Riddle Post 21 provides new flagpoles for Troop 226
The Colony, TX
Holley-Riddle Post 21, The Colony, Texas, recently purchased new flagpoles and stands for Scout Troop 226. The gleaming gold poles..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Air Force birthday
Peoria, AZ
This week John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) celebrated the Air Force's birthday. with singing of its anthem and..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
24th anniversary of 9/11 ceremony
Fort Wayne, IN
Veterans all over Northeast Indiana gathered together to honor the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks upon our great nation...
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HONOR GUARD
24th anniversary of 9/11 ceremony
Fort Wayne, IN
Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum Honors America’s 24th anniversary of 9/11 Veterans all over Northeast Indiana gathered together to honor..
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OTHER
Larry Jeffers Post 195 supports Lugoff-Elgin Cross Country
Lugoff, SC
Lugoff, S.C.'s American Legion Larry Jeffers Post 195 presented a check to the Lugoff-Elgin Cross Country team at the school's..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
"Destiny's Daughter" presented to local schools
Lugoff, SC
Lugoff, S.C.'s Larry Jeffers American Legion Post 195 presented on Thursday, Aug. 28, the book "Destiny's Daughter - The Life..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honoring Veterans: Serving Those Who Serve
Join Miguel, the son of a Marine reservist, and his best friend Sam as they celebrate Veterans Day. From cheering..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Harold "Skinny" Spatz Post 323 stages escorts for The Wall That Heals
Lebo, KS
Dispatch from Lebo, Kan. - Aug. 12, 2025 The dawn came easy over Lebo, Kan., a quiet town that had the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion post honors World War II veteran for 80 continuous years of membership
Whitesboro., NY
On Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, members of Whitestown American Legion Post 1113 in Whitesboro, N.Y., were on hand at the..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Legion Family raises new post flags
Las Cruces, NM
The entire Joe P. Quesenberry American Legion Post 10 family in Las Cruces, N.M., was represented at the flag-raising ceremony..
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