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WWII STORY
Dad was an aircraft armorer, 5th AAF, South Pacific theater
Eugene, OR
I only knew about my dad's WWII service through his photo album, until his last few years when he began..
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WWII STORY
"The Few" - a fictional story based on actual World War II events
Cobourg
Trent Brady was the teenage son of Elmer and Esther Brady, who worked a small dirt-farm just outside Hogs Back,..
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100 MILES
#100MilesForHope century bike ride to Philadelphia Art Museum and back on Aug. 22, 2020
Downingtown, PA
I did a century ride from Downingtown, Pa., to the Philadelphia Art Museum and then back. I rode with 7..
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100 MILES
American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation, South Carolina style
North Augusta, SC
The real beneficiaries are the veterans and children in need who receive vital assistance from the American Legion Veterans &..
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WWII STORY
It's a small world, as they say
West Point , NE
Ray and Fred "Fritz" Wortman were brothers from West Point, Neb. Ray enlisted on Nov. 4, 1942, and Fritz on..
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100 MILES
100 miles
Raymond, NH
Just the push I needed to get moving. Day 16 and I have walked 66 miles; just 34 more to..
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100 MILES
I completed my 100 miles on Aug. 22, 2020
Sacramento, CA
Just finished my 100 miles in Sacramento, Calif. Glad to participate in this event, and a welcome-home to all Vietnam..
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100 MILES
South Carolina Alt. NECman Bob Scherer completes 100-mile challenge
Spartanburg , SC
HOORAY! The last few steps of the 100-mile challenge by American Legion National Commander Bill Oxford completed! I challenge all..
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100 MILES
Working on it
Murdo, SD
Completed another 27.3 miles. Add the previous 21.6 miles, so far I have a total of 48.9 miles as of..
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WWII STORY
Minesweeper flagship
Simi Valley, CA
I read with great interest Jeff Stoffer's article in the Legion magazine on the history of WWII; it is hard..
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100 MILES
I will make the Veterans Day deadline
Kingwood, TX
I am a Gold Star Dad running in honor of my son, Army Sgt. Rhys W. Klasno, KIA 13 May..
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100 MILES
50 miles completed
Lincoln, RI
I just completed 50 miles of my second 100 miles. #100MilesforHope
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100 MILES
#100milesforhope
New Madison , OH
I am a member of Post 360 in New Paris, Ohio. A family member posted this challenge on Facebook, asking..
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100 MILES
100 miles completed
Mound City, KS
I completed 104 miles in 17 days, all of it walking. This included walking our dogs twice a day, playing..
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100 MILES
Day 3 - 100 Miles For Hope
Lovettsville, VA
Glorious a.m. walk of 3.5 miles. 90 to go.
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OTHER
Monessen war memorial restoration
Monessen, PA
Work has started on Monessen’s war veterans memorials. The restoration work will bring back the memorials to their original beauty. The..
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100 MILES
Swimming the 100 miles
Murrieta, CA
I'm new to The American Legion; I attended my first meeting at P0st 852 last night. I'm attaching a..
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100 MILES
Ride through the Colorado mountains
Loveland , CO
I did my 100 Miles for Hope on my way to the 33rd annual POW/MIA Recognition ride in Cripple Creek,..
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100 MILES
Cycling in and around Michigan
Freeland, MI
I'm doing my 100 miles bicycling across Michigan. Due to COVID, riding my bicycle is a great way to get..
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100 MILES
Completed 105 miles!
North Augusta, SC
I rode the South Carolina Greenway Trail, in North Augusta, S.C., in 15-mile increments until I hit 105 miles. Never..
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100 MILES
Next 100 miles
Lincoln, RI
Started the second 100 miles for #100milesforhope. This 100 miles is a challenge by Dave Silva, building manager of Post..
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100 MILES
Finished
Lincoln, RI
Finally finished my 100 miles on 8/20/2020. The weather cooperated and my chores around the house were completed, so I..
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100 MILES
100 miles in August
Lincoln, MN
I challenged myself to run 100 miles in August for the Veterans & Children Foundation. Hoping for cooler weather and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Giving back to those who served
Eric Gordon has taken on a mission of service to former military personnel who have actively served and protected America..
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100 MILES
Great day with friends
Townsend, MA
I and a few friends rode in southern New Hampshire, taking in beautiful views.
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100 MILES
Chaplain begins 1,800-mile motorcycle road trip to Texas
Aberdeen, MD
George E. Martin Sr., the Northern Central District chaplain, began an 1,800-mile road trip to Texas in support of the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
75 years of Granito-Smith Post 1296
Staten Island, NY
American Legion Granito-Smith Post 1296 from Staten Island, N.Y., will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. Over the course of these years,..
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100 MILES
Lucky to participate
Havre de Grace, MD
I am fortunate enough to be able to participate, for the veterans and families. It's an honor to help.
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100 MILES
100 miles up Mount Lemmon and back on 20-year-old Ducati
Vail, AZ
Rode my 2000 Ducati ST2 motorcycle up Mount Lemmon near Tucson, Ariz. The mountain road just recently opened back up..
1,547 views
100 MILES
100 miles completed this day
Bel Air, MD
These are club rides I lead, usually three times a week. Sometimes it rains and we don't ride, and sometimes..
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