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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Barrett-Bonifas Memorial Ceremony 2019
Area North, Seoul, Osan, Korea
Legionnaires Bill Beatty, Chris Vaia and Steve Tharp of Lewis L. Millett Post 38 in South Korea attended and participated..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Ohio governor accepts award at national convention
Harrison, OH
Department of Ohio 1st Vice Commander Jean Wilson of Yeager Benson Memorial Post/Unit 199 in Harrison, Ohio, and a contingency..
2,449 views
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
$10,000 check presented to Legacy Scholarship Fund
Harrison, OH
Past Department of Ohio Commander Jerry Wilson of Yeager Benson Memorial Post, Harrison, Ohio, presented a check from Ohio Charities..
2,367 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A volunteer's moment during the Ride.
I had the privilege to attend the American Legion Riders National Commander’s escort to the Milledgeville VA Veterans home. ..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
South Carolinian Receives Highest Award From Governor
South Carolina’s Past Dept. State Cmdr and now the Alternate NEC Robert “Bob” Scherer was presented “The Order of The..
1,785 views
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Boyce Aten American Legion Post 25 celebrates 100 years of service in Imperial County,..
El Centro, CA
On Saturday, August 24, Boyce Aten American Legion Post 25 in Imperial County, California - in the city of El..
2,493 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Erwin Prieskorn Post 46 procures a flagpole for the community and its veterans
Over the last several years at least two attempts were made to have a flagpole dedicated to veterans erected at..
1,984 views
HONOR GUARD
Crosslake-Fifty Lakes American Legion Post 500
Crosslake, MN
C-FL American Legion Post 500 in Crosslake, Minn., marched in the annual Emily Day event on July 21 in Emily,..
1,928 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Moments Missed
My father was a Vietnam veteran, but I only knew him as a superhero. He spent 14 months running fuel..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Red, White, Blue, and Gold...Star
Cotter High School in Winona, Minnesota was about to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Being a social studies teacher, it was..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"He too watches oe'r the night"
“He too watches oer the night” A tribute to the deployed military at Christmas In 2000 I retired from the Navy with..
1,729 views
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Congresswoman personally congratulates Missouri's 2019 Eagle Scout of the Year
Fenton, MO
When he first joined Scouting, Edward "Kirk" Ucinski IV had no idea that his path would not only lead him..
1,732 views
OTHER
Praise for New York Navy veteran
Bellerose, NY
We have a New York veteran named Tommy Zurhellen who has just walked across America raising awareness about the plight..
1,573 views
MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Medical Rehabilitation Program, Fort Dix, NJ - 1969
I joined the U.S. Army in October 1969 as a Medical Rehabilitation Candidate (MEDREP) and was sent to Ft. Dix..
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OTHER
The Grounding and Near-sinking of the Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis in 1972, and the..
Centralia, WA
It was late November, recognized as one of the coldest periods to be on a ship near Alaska. The..
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OTHER
Veteran bikers rally and mountain ride
Woodland Park, CO
In what is purported to be the largest veterans biker event west of the Mississippi, bikers ride through the Colorado..
2,131 views
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Vets Day to salute the Legion
Fort Worth, TX
“Centennial Celebration” is the theme of this year’s Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 will mark 100..
2,389 views
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Palm Springs Post 519's Hollywood history
Palm Springs, CA
My name is Lee Wilson Jr. and I am the historian for Palm Springs Owen Coffman Post 519. I..
3,350 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Henry K. Burtner Post 53 recognizes local heroes
Greensboro, NC
Henry K. Burtner Post 53 held their annual Salute to Heroes on Friday August 16, 2019, at their post home..
2,216 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 52 member turns 100 years old
Mountain Home, AR
Honor Guard members Dave Darrow and Brenda Tamashiro of Alley-White Post 52 celebrated with post member Henry Chodacki and his..
2,371 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
High school teacher, Marine Corps veteran honors local Palm Springs fallen heroes
Palm Springs, CA
Hello from Post 519 in Palm Springs, Calif.! My name is Lee Wilson Jr. and I've taught World and U.S...
3,257 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Department of California collaborates to assist District 22 service officer
San Diego , CA
When American Legion Post 23 Commander James JD Bennett contacted Department of California American Legion Area 5 Communications and Media..
1,717 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My VA experience
I was diagnosed with CML in July of last year. Some research has shown a..
1,891 views
OTHER
Royse City Post 100 supports local children
Royse City, TX
Each year on the Friday before school starts, the Royse City American Legion post joins the community in providing fun..
1,916 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
American Legion Post 47 celebrates Flag Day
Houlton, ME
Joseph Cyr • June 14, 2019 HOULTON, Maine — There are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to the proper..
1,915 views
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
State College (Pa.) Post 245 celebrates 100 years
State College, PA
American Legion Post 245 in State College, Pa., held its 100th Anniversary event on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. The family-friendly..
2,625 views
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
New Jersey Post 68 celebrates 100 years
Merchantville, NJ
On Aug. 11, 1919, 15 World War I veterans gathered with the idea of establishing a Legion post to serve..
2,552 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
North Collins (N.Y.) American Legion Post 1640 and Bricklayers Local 3 NY create North..
North Collins , NY
North Collins American Legion Post 1640, in conjunction with Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 3 NY, built the North Collins..
2,719 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Washington State Spirit of Service Award recipients
Spokane, WA
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill, Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Det. Northwest SPOKANE, Wash. – Servicemembers from each..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Francis Scott Key Post 11 signs first member under LEGION Act
Frederick, MD
George Smith has waited over 40 years to become a member of The American Legion. PC Wayne Kaikko and Commander..
2,243 views
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