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Sgt. Gene Lamie
Homerville , GA
Sgt. Gene Lamie (Bubba) was a born and raised Southern man. He loved God, country and family. He gave his..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Little things to help active-duty
Anchorage, AK
It feels good to help out our active-duty military, even in small ways. Post 1 sent 100 goody bags to..
1,806 views
OTHER
Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the WWII Merchant Mariners
Pearland, TX
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed a bill into law that would award the Congressional Gold..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic training at Fort Gordon, Ga., August 1964, at Co. E-5-2 Echo Eagles
I joined the Alabama National Guard in March 1964. I left July 31, 1964, for my training, I went to..
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Post 42 Townsend Legion Family delivers Harbor Freight-donated medical supplies to local hospital
Townsend, MT
by Jennifer Dalrymple, Post 42 commander/MT Legionnaire editor On Friday, March 20, I received an email from our Auxiliary District 6..
1,951 views
MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Girl around the corner
I was known in my hometown as the good girl, the girl who would never have been expected to the..
2,041 views
ORATORICAL CONTEST
Department of Ohio Oratorical Contest
Mason, OH
First of all, I would like to thank all the contestants who participated in yesterday's American Legion Department of Ohio..
1,437 views
OTHER
Civil defense
Plano, TX
I remember watching John F. Kennedy on TV and laying in bed, sure we would have an atomic bomb dropped..
1,903 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
DEFY THE IMMEDIATE; A Journey of Failure, Perseverance, and Success (Foreward by Dick..
DEFY THE IMMEDIATE is an energizing and inspiring look at life lessons and the role perseverance plays in determining failure..
1,996 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Helping older WWII/Korean vets during COVID-19 stay-at-home
Woodland Hills, CA
Woodland Hills Post 826 (Dist. 20, Dept. CA) Post 826 Executive Committee members have formed a team to reach out to..
2,060 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Keep her flying
Plano, TX
I sit around and complain about protesters more than most. I did have an epiphany recently. I considered that many..
2,091 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Maryland governor issues proclamation that March 30 is Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Frederick, MD
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued a proclamation for March 30, 2020, declaring the day Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Francis..
1,895 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Cold War years: four brothers serve together in U.S. Navy
Cincinnati, OH
Four of six brothers from Chillicothe, Ohio, left the farm to join the U.S. Navy. Being the oldest, Louis graduated..
1,972 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Maryland honors fallen Marine and Naval Academy cadet
Frederick, MD
Veteran advocate Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 and Marine Corps League Detachment 770 member Josh Marks requested a State of..
1,969 views
OTHER
COVID-19 response
Fairfax, VA
Post 177 in Fairfax, Va., was contacted by the Fairfax County Health Department, whose offices are about a block away..
1,661 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Combat To College
Veterans must utilize the unique skills and discipline gained in the military to succeed in higher education. Your experiences make..
1,521 views
OTHER
Sgt. Justin A. Robledo, 1st Infantry, USA
Crown Point, IN
I want to share a story about a vet. This vet's name is Justin Robledo and he was a sergeant..
1,578 views
MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
My life at RTC Great Lakes
My fondest memory of boot was during Battlestations. We were doing an egress exercise where the scenario was that we..
1,797 views
VOLUNTEERING
Helping people
Balaton, MN
I am the commander of American Legion Post 237 of Balaton, Minn. Since the virus people in the community have..
1,916 views
OTHER
Alton Green Memorial Post 194 Kids Safe Zone program still serving
St. Augustine, FL
After being in existence for 23 years, Alton Green Memorial Post 194’s Kids Safe Zone After School Program continues to..
2,005 views
OTHER
Anderson Island Post 265 (Department of Washington) leads the way
Anderson Island, WA
We are on an island of approximately 1,300 residents, located in Puget Sound and accessible via a 20-minute ferry ride...
1,689 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Chief
I am a Chief Petty Officer I am the pinnacle warrior of the sea I am in the right hand of Neptune I..
1,452 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Carroll County (Md.) declares March 30 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Westminster, MD
Carroll County resident, Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 member and Marine Corps League Detachment 770 member Josh Marks made a..
1,758 views
FAMILY LEGACY
The new American Legion Post 302 in Missouri
Fenton / St. Louis, MO
I am proud to say that we officially have a new American Legion post in the Missouri 10th District. Most..
2,653 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Recognizing our Vietnam veterans
Fenton / St. Louis, MO
One of the best parts of being an American Legion commander is having the opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of..
1,967 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Braving the storm
St. Francis, ME
Jandreau-Connors Post 180 Legionnaire Gary Michaud of St. Francis, Maine, came to the rescue of Ol’ Glory during a recent..
1,712 views
OTHER
John A. Brinkley inducted into Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame
Daytona Beach, FL
Ormond Beach resident and Post 267 member John Brinkley, founder and president of the Daytona Beach Veterans Museum and Education..
3,006 views
OTHER
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Vallejo, CA
March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. It joins six other military-centric national holidays codified in Title 4 of..
2,105 views
OTHER
Siloam Post 29 supports Pack 232 Court of Honor
Siloam Springs, AR
Siloam Post 29 of the American Legion Department of Arkansas again supported Pack 232’s Honor Court on Feb. 29, 2020...
1,983 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Other Veterans of World War II: Stories from Behind the Front Lines
For decades, the dramatic stories of World War II soldiers have been the stuff of memoirs, interviews, novels, documentaries, and..
1,731 views
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