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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
1,804 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..
1,924 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..
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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..
1,960 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..
1,783 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..
1,804 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..
2,994 views
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...
1,892 views
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..
1,912 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,..
2,670 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,..
2,283 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,..
2,068 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,..
1,688 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..
1,964 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..
1,589 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..
1,900 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..
2,627 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..
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