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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
OUR VINES HAVE BORNE NO FRUIT
The B-25 bomber’s engines were on fire from the frontal attack by the Japanese fighter, but co-pilot Robert Halbertson was..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Flag ceremony
Audubon, NJ
Murray-Troutt American Legion Post and Squadron 262 were contacted by Joyce Miller of the Volunteers of America Delaware Valley, the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion national commander visits Post 42, Ocean Springs, Miss.
Ocean Springs, MS
Post 42 (Ocean Springs, Miss.) was honored to host American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford during his visit..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
War Memorial Post 30 (Camden, Maine) Buddy Checks
Camden, ME
In January 2020, Post 30 conducted its first ever Buddy Checks, which included both our members and the widows of..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
I HAVE NO SHAME
I HAVE NO SHAME I have no shame. I am a Vietnam vet. I have no shame. I was called to serve and even..
1,596 views
OTHER
Looking for info and pics from Fort Jackson, S.C., A-7-2 3rd plt
Pryor, OK
I was at Fort Jackson in the summer of 1981, A-7-2 3rd plt. There were 3 male plt and one..
2,003 views
GI BILL
Veteran in need receives donated furniture
Canton, GA
A veteran and his family were in need of furniture. A family moving wanted to donate some furniture to someone..
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VOLUNTEERING
Legion Family and local patriotic family
El Centro, CA
(El Centro, CA - 19 February, 2020) This past year, the Imperial Valley Patriotic Planning Committee (IVPPC) became an official..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Honoring a Homeless Veteran with no known family
Jacksonville, FL
It was my humble honor to sound Taps as part of the Military Honors detail on January 17, 2020, for..
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OTHER
Post supports local first responders with awards
Royse City, TX
First responders have an incredibly difficult task of keeping us safe while also being under a huge microscope. Often they..
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VOLUNTEERING
Children's Day, Ubon, Thailand, Brig. Gen. Robin Olds American Legion Thailand Post TH01
Ubon, Thailand
On Jan. 10, 2020, a number of post members participated in the Royal Thai Air Force Wing 21 Children's Day..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Missouri's Eagle Scout Recognition Day at State Capitol
Fenton, MO
Every year, the newest Eagle Scouts in Missouri get to attend a ceremony in the State Capitol. After the ceremony,..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Eagle Scout Recognition Day at Missouri State Capitol
Fenton, MO
Eagle Scouts from the Class of 2019 who reside in the state of Missouri were invited to the Missouri..
1,776 views
WOMEN VETERANS
WWII Navy Vet turns 100
Delanco, NJ
Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Navy Veteran Anna Miller.
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Cherokee County disabled and elderly veterans learn to fly fish through innovative partnership program
Canton, GA
Have you ever thought of doing something that will help reduce anxiety with PTSD, something that will help veterans with..
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OTHER
Post 100 recognizes youth who performed lifesaving act
Royse City, TX
On Feb. 6 Jason Castleberry of Royse City, Texas, presented Tyra Winters of Rockwall High School with the American Legion..
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OTHER
Post 227 member turns 98
Springfield, PA
On Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, a few members from our Springfield American Legion Post 227 ventured to Maris Grove to..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
OUR VETERANS Book
From April 2019 through Jan. 2020, OUR VETERANS book has been a patriotic awareness project by The Leader newspaper...
2,424 views
HONOR GUARD
Holley-Riddle Post 21 Honor Guard takes Four Chaplains story to senior center
The Colony, TX
The Holley-Riddle Post 21 Honor Guard stands ready for its primary mission - to provide support at funerals for veterans..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Post 130 commander receives centennial proclamation from mayor
Zillah, WA
Commander Jay B. Spurlock III proudly accepted the American Legion Centennial Celebration proclamation from Dr. Scott Carmack, Mayor, City of..
2,635 views
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Squadron 440 presents garrison cap to Korean War veteran
Newton, MA
On January 19, 2020, the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 440 of Newton, Massachusetts, presented an American Legion garrison..
2,090 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My Military Reunion
I thought about organizing my own small military reunion after attending my 40th high school reunion. There, I would reminisce..
1,717 views
OTHER
Supporting our troops in Afghanistan
Baltimore, MD
Our adopted son is an Air Force chaplain in Afghanistan. He has emailed us requesting that we send “care” packages..
1,595 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Post 38, South Korea, provides care goods to servicemembers being quarantined
Area North, Seoul, Osan, Korea
American Legion Lewis L. Millett Post 38 of South Korea purchased almost $300 worth of goods in assisting in improving..
1,904 views
OTHER
Post 603 raises funds with Applebee's
Vallejo, CA
Applebee’s Grill + Bar is a veteran-friendly restaurant chain that is known for serving delicious lunch and dinner meals. But..
1,660 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
CUT OFF
The novel 'CUT OFF' is about a man's extraordinary survival skills. The reader follows him on an adventure as he..
1,836 views
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 member joins team for lobbying for burn pit legislation..
Frederick, MD
Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 member Josh Marks and his wife, Tatia Marks, an Auxiliary member of Goldstar American Legion..
2,155 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Boys of St. Joe's '65 in the Vietnam War
Eleven high school friends in idyllic North Adams, Mass. enlisted to serve in Vietnam—one stayed behind to protest the war...
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WOMEN VETERANS
100th Birthday and First Female Member of American Legion in Raleigh, N.C. - Anne..
Raleigh, NC
Help us celebrate the 100th Birthday of Anne Capucille. Anne was born on December 31, 1919. She is a WWII..
3,324 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
TAKING BAGHDAD: Victory in Iraq with the US Marines
What do you think of when you hear about Operation Iraqi Freedom? Chances are you see images in your mind..
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