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When the Coast Guard "saddled up"
Denville, NJ
I enjoyed the Legion magazine's article about the "Mounted Military" and I'm sure many of my fellow Legionnaires did as..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dr. Robert Gjertson
My father was drafted in the summer of 1941, and assigned to Cavalry. He used to regale my brother..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Deadly SNAFU, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
A thoroughly researched investigative journey, George Swimmer’s “Deadly S.N.A.F.U., Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.” spells out the irrefutable scientific..
2,871 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post honors 75-year-continuous member
Castleton, VT
On July 12, at a joint meeting of the Legion Family at Crippen Fellows Post 50 in Castleton, Vt., George..
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GI BILL
Education using my GI Bill enabled me to be successful in my professional life
Ripley, OH
I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1973 and served until 1981. I used my Navy service training and career..
1,814 views
WWII STORY
KP kapers
Mount Prospect, IL
I remember when I was at Camp Crowder, Mo., taking my basic training in January 1946. If you had to..
1,789 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
House for homeless female veteran
Parma, OH
"Ride With Valor" 501(c)(3) is rehabbing a house in Cleveland, to be awarded to a homeless female veteran and her..
1,601 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Pioneer Award presented in Missouri's 10th District
St Louis, MO
Despite the many issues facing recruitment these days, two members of Missouri's 10th District set out to defy the odds..
1,906 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Post 367 (Ripley, Ohio) leads Veterans Food Pantry drive
Ripley, OH
Ripley, Ohio, American Legion Post 367 Commander Marion Sidwell, and President Kathy Rice of the Post 367 Auxiliary, responded positively..
1,575 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
We're all in this together
PERRYSBURG, OH
With the Perrysburg, Ohio, Way Library being closed because of the recent coronavirus, library program director Lisa Richard thought up..
1,681 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
West Haven, Conn., World War I Memorial
West Haven, CT
When I was a child in the '50s we would watch the parade on Memorial Day. Afterwards people would gather..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
President Carter Sends Personalized Letter to Missouri's Eagle Scout of the Year
Fenton, MO
President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, is no stranger to volunteer service. His post-presidential life has..
2,526 views
OTHER
Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 provides flag education for adults
Eagan, MN
On July 9, Daniel R. Olsen American Legion Post 594 conducted a U.S. flag education presentation at the monthly meeting..
1,625 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Freedom and Liberty: The Price We Pay!"
The price we pay for our freedom is not contained in a man’s wallet, Nor is liberty a currency found in..
2,146 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Remember Me (The Fallen Soldier)
After retiring from the U.S. Army, I pursued my passion as a singer/songwriter. Having seen death in Vietnam, I..
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POST TREASURES
Post 18 (Department of California) initial application
Visalia, CA
I have been a member of American Legion Post 18 in Visalia, Calif., for one year now. I recently became..
2,068 views
WWII STORY
"Memoirs of a Merchant Marine"
Wolcott, CT
MY WORLD WAR II STORY "Memoirs of a Merchant Marine" By John F. Keane Like many children who grew up during the Great..
3,946 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Fourth of July: Chas P. Rowe American Legion Post 30 Pomona
Chas P. Rowe American Legion Post 30 Pomona of the Elegant, 18th District in Southern California partnered with the beautiful..
1,569 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
On Being Great Again, A Surgeon, A Soldier, A Family Man, Jack J. Caleca..
The soldiers of World War II went home. Family members had fought at Guadalcanal and at The Battle of the..
1,670 views
WWII STORY
John Gilbreath receives Quilt of Valor for service in World War II at his..
Stillwater, OK
Dr. John Gilbreath, retired Oklahoma State University poultry science professor and World War II veteran, was visited by Sarah Wheatley,..
2,809 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 and past commander honor Marine Vietnam veteran
Frederick, MD
On June 27, 2020, Vietnam War U.S. Marine Corps veteran PFC David Catania was honored with merit citations from Maryland..
2,069 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Unit 594 makes difference for veterans on the 4th of July
Eagan, MN
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 594 of Eagan, Minn., has stayed active behind the scenes during the COVID-19 pandemic. They had..
1,695 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 603 assists with Operation Recognition
Fairfield, CA
The Solano County Office of Education awarded 11 high school diplomas — 7 to living veterans and 4 to their..
1,796 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Manuel L. Quezon Post 603 Legionnaires partner with Rebuilding Together Solano County
Vallejo, CA
"All the volunteers come here twice a week to gladly help 70 of our fellow veterans, seniors, disabled and others..
1,940 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Memories Never Die
Thirty years ago, Jim got away with murder. Today, his victim came back -- and he brought trouble. The dead farmer..
2,047 views
WOMEN VETERANS
Post 1214 Honors Women Whose Names Appear On Vietnam Memorial Wall
Springfield, MO
The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall returned to American Legion Post 639 in Springfield, Missouri July 2-6, 2020. The Wall, which..
2,453 views
MEMORIAL DAY
Chas P. Rowe Post 30 (Pomona, Calif.) Memorial Day virtual event
Pomona , CA
We started our day at our Legion post in Pomona, Calif.. Once gathered, we had three sites to visit before..
1,844 views
VOLUNTEERING
Royse City Post 100 provides relief to homeless
Royse City, TX
A few months ago we were given supplies to hand out to homeless people, but where we are located we..
2,022 views
VOLUNTEERING
Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 sponsors blood drive
Eagan, MN
On July 2, Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 hosted the Independence Day Blood Drive in the North Gym at the..
1,849 views
OTHER
Monessen veterans repair veterans' banners
Monessen, PA
Members of Monessen American Legion Post 28 and the VFW post joined together to repair wind-damaged banners that were blown..
1,654 views
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