A WARTIME PRISON CAMP LOG
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

A WARTIME PRISON CAMP LOG

April 29, 2020 marks 75 years since Bob and his fellow POWs were liberated. His remarkable story is transcribed..
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In memory of Lowery Lee Neal
VIRTUAL MEMORIAL DAY

In memory of Lowery Lee Neal

Newhall, CA
Submitter’s name and relationship to the service member: Gloria Duffin, daughter Year entering the military: Oct. 29, 1942 Year leaving the military:..
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Are you prepared to continue the mission?
OTHER

Are you prepared to continue the mission?

Plano, TX
The current worldwide pandemic is a central focus of many of our lives. Recently, I had occasion to consider the..
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World War II drawing from Stalag VII A
WWII STORY

World War II drawing from Stalag VII A

St. Louis , MO
One of the things my grandfather kept in his belongings was this drawing. He never told me the history behind..
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Memorial Day
MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day

Niceville, FL
Gilman Merritt Gates born 1/29/1922 died 9/9/1997 USA 6/11/1940-11/23/1945 USAF 12/1/1948-7/31/1963
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Lt. Gen. Edward H. Underhill, USAF
VIRTUAL MEMORIAL DAY

Lt. Gen. Edward H. Underhill, USAF

Washington , DC
October 1927, aviation cadet, to July 1964, Chief of Staff, U.S. European Command https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/105316/lieutenant-general-edward-h-underhill/ Submitted by his oldest granddaughter, who reveres him..
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Sgt. Gene Lamie
MEMORIAL DAY

Sgt. Gene Lamie

Homerville , GA
Sgt. Gene Lamie (Bubba) was a born and raised Southern man. He loved God, country and family. He gave his..
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Little things to help active-duty
WHY I LOVE MY POST

Little things to help active-duty

Anchorage, AK
It feels good to help out our active-duty military, even in small ways. Post 1 sent 100 goody bags to..
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Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the WWII Merchant Mariners
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Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the WWII Merchant Mariners

Pearland, TX
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed a bill into law that would award the Congressional Gold..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING

Basic training at Fort Gordon, Ga., August 1964, at Co. E-5-2 Echo Eagles

I joined the Alabama National Guard in March 1964. I left July 31, 1964, for my training, I went to..
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Post 42 Townsend Legion Family delivers Harbor Freight-donated medical supplies to local hospital
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Post 42 Townsend Legion Family delivers Harbor Freight-donated medical supplies to local hospital

Townsend, MT
by Jennifer Dalrymple, Post 42 commander/MT Legionnaire editor On Friday, March 20, I received an email from our Auxiliary District 6..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING

Girl around the corner

I was known in my hometown as the good girl, the girl who would never have been expected to the..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST

Department of Ohio Oratorical Contest

Mason, OH
First of all, I would like to thank all the contestants who participated in yesterday's American Legion Department of Ohio..
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Civil defense
OTHER

Civil defense

Plano, TX
I remember watching John F. Kennedy on TV and laying in bed, sure we would have an atomic bomb dropped..
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DEFY THE IMMEDIATE; A Journey of Failure, Perseverance, and Success (Foreward by Dick Enberg)
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

DEFY THE IMMEDIATE; A Journey of Failure, Perseverance, and Success (Foreward by Dick..

DEFY THE IMMEDIATE is an energizing and inspiring look at life lessons and the role perseverance plays in determining failure..
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Helping older WWII/Korean vets during COVID-19 stay-at-home
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Helping older WWII/Korean vets during COVID-19 stay-at-home

Woodland Hills, CA
Woodland Hills Post 826 (Dist. 20, Dept. CA) Post 826 Executive Committee members have formed a team to reach out to..
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Keep her flying
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Keep her flying

Plano, TX
I sit around and complain about protesters more than most. I did have an epiphany recently. I considered that many..
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Maryland governor issues proclamation that March 30 is Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Maryland governor issues proclamation that March 30 is Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Frederick, MD
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued a proclamation for March 30, 2020, declaring the day Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Francis..
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Cold War years: four brothers serve together in U.S. Navy
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

Cold War years: four brothers serve together in U.S. Navy

Cincinnati, OH
Four of six brothers from Chillicothe, Ohio, left the farm to join the U.S. Navy. Being the oldest, Louis graduated..
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Maryland honors fallen Marine and Naval Academy cadet
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Maryland honors fallen Marine and Naval Academy cadet

Frederick, MD
Veteran advocate Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 and Marine Corps League Detachment 770 member Josh Marks requested a State of..
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COVID-19 response

Fairfax, VA
Post 177 in Fairfax, Va., was contacted by the Fairfax County Health Department, whose offices are about a block away..
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Combat To College
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Combat To College

Veterans must utilize the unique skills and discipline gained in the military to succeed in higher education. Your experiences make..
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Sgt. Justin A. Robledo, 1st Infantry, USA

Crown Point, IN
I want to share a story about a vet. This vet's name is Justin Robledo and he was a sergeant..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING

My life at RTC Great Lakes

My fondest memory of boot was during Battlestations. We were doing an egress exercise where the scenario was that we..
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Helping people
VOLUNTEERING

Helping people

Balaton, MN
I am the commander of American Legion Post 237 of Balaton, Minn. Since the virus people in the community have..
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Alton Green Memorial Post 194 Kids Safe Zone program still serving
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Alton Green Memorial Post 194 Kids Safe Zone program still serving

St. Augustine, FL
After being in existence for 23 years, Alton Green Memorial Post 194’s Kids Safe Zone After School Program continues to..
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OTHER

Anderson Island Post 265 (Department of Washington) leads the way

Anderson Island, WA
We are on an island of approximately 1,300 residents, located in Puget Sound and accessible via a 20-minute ferry ride...
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The Chief
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The Chief

I am a Chief Petty Officer I am the pinnacle warrior of the sea I am in the right hand of Neptune I..
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Carroll County (Md.) declares March 30 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Carroll County (Md.) declares March 30 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Westminster, MD
Carroll County resident, Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 member and Marine Corps League Detachment 770 member Josh Marks made a..
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The new American Legion Post 302 in Missouri
FAMILY LEGACY

The new American Legion Post 302 in Missouri

Fenton / St. Louis, MO
I am proud to say that we officially have a new American Legion post in the Missouri 10th District. Most..
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