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All Americans should be grateful for their country

Hoschton, GA
The late political commentator Charles Krauthammer stated, in describing the constitutional republic established by America's founders in 1787, that "The..
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Audie L. Murphy Post 336 sponsors fundraiser with Fuddruckers Restaurant in San Antonio
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Audie L. Murphy Post 336 sponsors fundraiser with Fuddruckers Restaurant in San Antonio

San Antonio, TX
On Jan. 23, 2019, Post 336 had a fundraiser at the local Fuddruckers Restaurant. A good time was had by..
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Medal of Honor is placed to honor a forgotten hero
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Medal of Honor is placed to honor a forgotten hero

Colorado Springs, CO
This is the third time I started this article. As I sat and watched the Medal of Honor presentation to..
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NJ resident Dubroski receives Jefferson Award
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NJ resident Dubroski receives Jefferson Award

Clark, NJ
Edward Dubroski, a lifelong New Jersey resident, resides in Clark and is a proud member of Clark American Legion Post..
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The Warrior Wagon
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The Warrior Wagon

Frank Castella is a small business owner, farmer, and patriot. His passions are the Percheron horses he raises, antique..
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A Distant Field: A Novel of World War I
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A Distant Field: A Novel of World War I

“To fans of the genre of military fiction, RJ MacDonald’s A Distant Field might well be the book of the..
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Dust-off
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Dust-off

Dust-off ..
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Pennsylvania Legionnaire is semi-finalist for Ms. Veteran America 2019
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Pennsylvania Legionnaire is semi-finalist for Ms. Veteran America 2019

I am humbled and honored to announce I have been selected as a semi-finalist in the Ms. Veteran America 2019..
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Four Chaplains
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Four Chaplains

Brewster, NY
The Four Chaplains Interfaith/Memorial Service was held at Brewster American Legion Argonne Post 71. Commander William R. Miller III,..
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Four Chaplains Memorium
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Four Chaplains Memorium

Worth, IL
The story of the Four Chaplains, their message of unity, brotherly love and self-sacrifice is a profound message of true..
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Why do we do what we do? (an open letter)
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Why do we do what we do? (an open letter)

Frisco, TX
Do any of you, like me, occasionally ponder, “Why do we do what we do?” The pictures in this message..
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“Vegas-Night” events at Grand Haven (Mich.) Post 28 raise more than $7K for NEF
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“Vegas-Night” events at Grand Haven (Mich.) Post 28 raise more than $7K for NEF

Grand Haven, MI
On Jan. 26, the blustery winds off Lake Michigan -- with sub-zero temperatures and major snowfall -- did little to..
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“Final Salute”
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“Final Salute”

Longview, WA
5th District, Department of Washington, American Legion Riders American Legion Honor Guard and citizen Patriots, Patriots All, coming together the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

'Final Roll Call' for America's Warriors

In Memory of this Nation’s Fallen Warriors Did you hear the..
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American Legion Post 96 (Murphy, N.C.) Honor Guard participated in 57 funerals honoring the fallen in 2018
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American Legion Post 96 (Murphy, N.C.) Honor Guard participated in 57 funerals honoring..

Murphy, NC
HONOR GUARD The field is lined with stones with names, dates and symbols of fallen soldiers. Each one has a story..
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Devotion to mutual helpfulness
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Devotion to mutual helpfulness

Fredericksburg , VA
During the recent government shutdown, Post 290 (Stafford, Va.) Commander Dave Stein, (Past DPC Virginia), following recommendations from post members,..
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Why I serve

If you are reading this, I must say thank you to our American Legion. Somehow, they must see some modicum..
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Washington State Post 130 honors Zillah schools' Veterans Day programs
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Washington State Post 130 honors Zillah schools' Veterans Day programs

Zillah, WA
On behalf of our national commander, Department of Washington commander, Area 4 vice commander, Zillah Post commander, Zillah SAL commander..
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S.A.L. Ohio raises $23,400 at the Mid-Winter Conference weekend for American Legion & Veteran Charities
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S.A.L. Ohio raises $23,400 at the Mid-Winter Conference weekend for American Legion & Veteran..

Columbus, OH
Ohio Detachment Commander Dale Anderson II, officers and S.A.L. squadron members met for their Mid-Winter Conference Jan. 25-28, 2019 at..
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Another mission for our country
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Another mission for our country

East Sandwich , MA
My name is Carl Johansen. I was a fire control technician, 3rd Class Petty Officer aboard the Forrest B. Royal,..
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Feature film with American Legion scenes - "FARMER OF THE YEAR" starring Barry Corbin
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Feature film with American Legion scenes - "FARMER OF THE YEAR" starring Barry Corbin

Craftsbury Common, VT
Award-winning independent feature film features American Legion The comedy-drama 'Farmer of the Year' shoots major scene at American Legion Post 185..
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Two modern-day African-American heroines are changing the world before our very eyes
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Two modern-day African-American heroines are changing the world before our very eyes

Lithonia, GA
February is a special time of year in which America reflects on the profound things African-American men and women have..
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Teenager of the Year 2018
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Teenager of the Year 2018

Houma, LA
On Saturday Jan. 26, 2019, American Legion Lenox-Hotard Post 31 hosted the 62nd annual Terrebonne Parish Teenager of the Year...
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TALARC Post 187 in Wake Forest, N.C., holds Technician licensing class
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TALARC Post 187 in Wake Forest, N.C., holds Technician licensing class

Wake Forest, NC
We have been told by some that amateur radio is a thing of the past. If that is the case,..
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Royse City post recognizes genocide survivor as first Tri-County Hero Award recipient
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Royse City post recognizes genocide survivor as first Tri-County Hero Award recipient

Royse City, TX
The Royse City American Legion post celebrated its inaugural Tri-County Hero Award, naming Bruce Chim as the first recipient of..
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Don R. Marsh - French Legion of Honor
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Don R. Marsh - French Legion of Honor

Early in 2018, the Los Angeles Counsel General of France contacted Tustin Post 227 member Donald Marsh. He was asked..
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No veteran should be buried alone
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No veteran should be buried alone

Atco, NJ
“I didn’t want him to be buried alone.” With those words LeRoy P. Wooster, owner of LeRoy Wooster Funeral Home..
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Granito-Smith Post 1296
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Granito-Smith Post 1296

Staten Island , NY
This is a story of a small but vibrant community: New Brighton in Staten Island, a borough of New York..
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A last piece
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A last piece

Colorado Springs, CO
A phone call 10 years ago started a project that took on a life of its own. I thought would..
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Tour of Honor
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Tour of Honor

What is “Honor?” Merriam Webster identifies it both as a noun and a verb. Regardless of how it is used,..
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