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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,..
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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..
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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..
1,717 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..
1,822 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..
1,965 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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
1,875 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..
1,680 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Touching student videos honor memorial squares in Brookline, Mass.
Brookline American Legion Post 11 awarded $4,000 as part of its annual scholarship competition. Each applicant researched and created a..
1,692 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Coffee with the General
In March 1966 I was a young crew member on a Marine KC130 transport plane, not long out of Paris..
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OTHER
Mattituck American Legion Post 861 holds Flag Day ceremony
Mattituck, NY
This year, Mattituck American Legion Post 861 honored Flag Day by hosting a brief ceremony on Saturday, June 13, 2020...
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MILITARY RELOCATIONS
Military relocations
Ocean Springs, MS
Relocating to different cities as a Military Dependent made me appreciate America and years later join The American Legion. After..
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OTHER
Legionnaire Leroy Day - 104 years young
Locke Mills, ME
Greetings: Today (June 24, 2020) is the 104th birthday of the still very young Leroy Day, past commander (1961) of..
1,817 views
OTHER
Post 28 (Grand Haven, Mich.) completes state-of-the-art kitchen renovation project
Grand Haven, MI
Since 1939, Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28 of Grand Haven, Mich., has served thousands of dinners to veterans,..
2,551 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
American Legion Prairie Du Pont Post 485 U.S. flag retirement
Dupo, IL
American Legion Prairie Du Pont Post 485 of Dupo, Ill., conducted a flag retirement ritual for Flag Day June 14,..
2,171 views
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
SAL Donates to Feed Our Vets
Clayville, NY
The Sons of the American Legion from Wicks-Staley Post 231 in Clayville, N.Y., held a chicken barbecue on June 13,..
1,970 views
OTHER
Children & Youth donation
Lincoln, NE
As part of our mission to support children and youth, American Legion Post 3 and American Legion Riders Chapter 3,..
1,604 views
VIRTUAL MEMORIAL DAY
Candles of Honor, Methuen, Mass.
Methuen, MA
Candles of Honor at Linwood Avenue in Methuen, Mass. Submitted by Donna Blattenberger; member of ALA Unit 122 in Methuen, Mass.
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OTHER
Honorably retired - American Legion Post 154 retires more than 300 flags
Rathdrum, ID
About 60 people were on hand to witness Legion Post 154"s flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, June 20. The ceremony..
1,880 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Idaho Post 154 "steps up" for its members
Rathdrum, ID
During this time when our country is dealing with the COVID-19 virus, American Legion Post 154 in Rathdrum recently implemented..
1,486 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Sad Joys on Deployment
The book summarizes the experience of an orthopedic surgeon when he leaves his civilian practice 10 times to deploy with..
1,787 views
WOMEN VETERANS
WE NEED TO DO MORE TO HELP HOMELESS FEMALE VETERANS
CANTON, GA
I recently was forwarded a job position for a Homeless Veteran Social Worker position with the VA in Myrtle Beach..
2,527 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
All Veterans Memorial, New Vienna, Iowa
New Vienna, IA
None of us dreamed it could happen. As a committee of four veterans, we set out to build a..
2,045 views
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Durand Gold Star Post 676 releases centennial book
Durand, IL
On June 24, 2021, Durand Gold Star Post 676 will celebrate its 100th anniversary. In preparation for the centennial of..
2,212 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Never Heroes
We were never heroes, you and I, But we walked among them didn't we? When we wore the uniform and Bestrode..
1,768 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Joseph Freeman Post 476 installs new welcome sign
Joseph Freeman Post 476 Legionnaire and prior Navy service member Cara Hartman designed and created this new welcome sign for..
2,181 views
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Continuing Community Service Work During Coronavirus
Albany, NH
COVID-19 didn't stop Detachment of New Hampshire's Alt NEC, John Cook, from recently honoring a Vietnam Veteran by installing a..
1,816 views
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