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75-year-old Vietnam-era veteran receives high school diploma
Monfort Heights, OH
On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, Albert Buxton received his high school diploma from Northwest Local School District-Cincinnati. The board granted..
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Lee Greenwood to headline Vietnam welcome-home event, with Legion posts' help
Venice, FL
On Saturday, March 28, 2020, Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran’s Day will be held at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda, Fla. American..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Aviators: Stories of U.S. Army Helicopter Combat in the Vietnam War, 1971-72
In The Aviators, former Lighthorse Air Cavalry helicopter pilot Rex Gooch airlifts you back in time to the Vietnam War..
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AMATEUR RADIO
Local American Legion supports Imperial County Emergency Operation Center exercise
El Centro, CA
The Imperial County (Calif.) Emergency Operations Center exercise "Hurricane Lupe" took place on October 30, 2019. Boyce Aten American Legion Post..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
WWII soldier killed 75 years ago honored with special ceremony
McDonough, GA
On October 16, 2019, I was part of a three-person delegation to journey from McDonough, Ga., to Manila, Philippines. Post..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Post 19, Department of Louisiana, conducts centennial celebration
Jennings, LA
James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion Department of Louisiana, from Jennings, conducted their Centennial Celebration Ceremony on..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
A Day in the Life of a Taps Bugler
Jacksonville, FL
An afternoon of service and reflection for me on October 28th. at Jacksonville National Cemetery sounding Taps for a Military..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Post 42 (Ocean Springs, Miss.) displays U.S. World War One Centennial Award
Ocean Springs, MS
Pershing Square in Ocean Springs consists of 360 veteran honor memorial bricks, now completed, for those who served in WWI,..
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Veterans Day remembered
Bellerose, NY
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, a day to honor all who have served this country and sacrificed their lives for..
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VOLUNTEERING
Halloween-themed bingo
Portsmouth, RI
Volunteers from American Legion Post 18 in Portsmouth, R.I., hosted a Halloween-themed bingo at the RI Veterans Home on Saturday,..
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Post 35 support to Toys for Tots
Columbus, GA
On Oct. 23, 2019, Post 35 in Columbus, Ga., became an authorized drop-off point for the Toys for Tots drive...
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Section of I-74 renamed for Gaultneys
Bellflower, IL
LeRoy, Illinois - State Sen. Chapin Rose has announced that a section of Interstate 74 near LeRoy will be named..
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Navy vet's photos decorate K Street office
Washington, DC
Louis Celli Jr., executive director of The American Legion's office in Washington, D.C., had no idea lunch at a nearby..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Norman (Okla.) Post 88 celebrates 100 years of service to Oklahoma veterans
Norman, OK
What a great 100th birthday party we had on October 21, celebrating 100 years since Post 88 was chartered in..
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Asbestos Health Line sponsors World War II veterans
St Louis, MO
The Asbestos Health Line, based in Beaumont, Texas, is a company that provides screenings for asbestos-related illnesses. They are traveling..
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 lobbying hard for HR 553, to repeal the Widows..
Frederick, MD
H.R.553 - Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act. More than 70% of both the House and Senate support this legislation, but..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Attica, Ind. post celebrates 100th birthday
Along with the 100th birthday of the American Legion, the American Legion, Post 52 in Attica, Indiana, recently celebrated its..
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OTHER
Josey Augustin - a Girl Scout on a mission
The Colony, TX
Josey Augustin, a Cadet in Girl Scout Troop 5215 and freshman in high school in The Colony, Texas, is a..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Twenty Plus Two
Launched on 3.6 of '48 And ghosted 6.27 in '75 And was sadly sold for scrap in ninety three Flagship of the Sixth..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Department of Missouri American Legion Family brings Centennial Celebration to Missouri Veterans Home-Warrensburg
Warrensburg, MO
The Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg wanted to do something special for the 200 veterans who live there. They knew..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Hinsdale Post 250 honors the American Legion with community display of 100 flags
A field of grand old flags - To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion, Hinsdale Post 250 marked..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Charles A. Conklin SAL Squadron 28 Donates $30K to Post 28 's Kitchen Renovation..
Grand Haven, MI
With the enactment of the Legion Act and positive changes to Auxiliary Unit eligibility, American Legion Posts around the country..
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POST TREASURES
History of Dupont-Holmes Post 82 (Gorham, N.H.)
Gorham, NH
American Legion Post 82 in Gorham, N.H., was organized and chartered as Dupont-Holmes Post 82 on Feb. 21, 1928, with..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
James O. Hall Post 19 celebrates 100 years
Jennings, LA
Members of James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion Department of Louisiana, from Jennings, were present when Jennings..
2,311 views
VOLUNTEERING
Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Project Shoes event
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Sept. 28, 2019) Continuing to support youth in the city, Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 hosted..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Long Daze at Long Binh
Two Vietnam medics have recently published "Long Daze at Long Binh," a humorous memoir about their experiences with the 24th..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Grandpa's Medals
Have you heard stories of a grandparent, uncle or other relative who served during World War II and wondered if..
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A "fast" achievement by one of our own
Seward, AK
American Legion Post 5 (Seward, Alaska) member Jeff Roy is 100 percent in support of his daughter Shelby. Shelby was..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Fort Bridger (Wyo.) Post 36 presentation to homeless veterans
Fort Bridger, WY
American Legion Post 36 (Fort Bridger, Wyo.) Commander Pete Roitz, Vice Commander Dennis Freeman, Sergeant- at-Arms Tom Dean and Chaplain..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Livingston County Veteran Monument (NY)
Geneseo, NY
Members of The American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary of Livingston County, New York joined..
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