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FAMILY LEGACY
Three generations of female veterans
Caledonia, MI
While the majority of veteran lineage is male, my family differs. My daughter, my granddaughter and myself honor our veteran..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic Training Lackland AFB 1956
I arrived at Lackland in early June 1956 after a three day rail trip from southwest Virginia. We were..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 19 Nominee Is American Legion State FFOY
Jennings, LA
On June 12, 2018, Johnny Navarre (right) of the Jennings, Lousisiana Fire Department received his award for being named the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 19 Earns American Legion State Multimedia Award
Jennings, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana State Convention held in Alexandria from June 7-10, 2018, Glenn McFarlain (center) of..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 19 Nominee Is Named American Legion State LEOOY
Jennings, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana State Convention held in Alexandria from June 7-10, 2018, Lieutenant Michael T Janise..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Addiction Manifesto
Recovery. It all starts with you wanting to be the best possible version of you. Addiction isn't you. It was..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Memorial Day - words of reflection
Memorial Day 2018 words of reflection Walking to the top here - to this portion of the Shawsheen Cemetery under a..
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Sgt. Dorsey's wallet
Martinsburg, VA
WWII Story of Sgt. Dee The wallet that saved a life! On Aug. 14, 1937, Elizabeth Dee gave her youngest son..
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OTHER
Texas post recognizes two young men with certificates
Royse City, TX
The American Legion offers a certificate program to honor young men and women who join the military right after high..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Across the Pond Veterans Park Groundbreaking Ceremony, Iron River WI, May 19, 2018
Iron River, WI
Saturday, May 19, was the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Across The Pond Veterans Park. Located just west of Iron..
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You Are Not Forgotten
Montgomery, AL
You Are Not Forgotten—that’s the central phrase behind POW/MIA Recognition Day, a day to honor the sacrifices made by America’s..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Commander Thweatt Receives Quilt of Valor
On May 25, 2018 several family and friends gathered at the home of Walter and Carol Huff. Carol is..
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OTHER
Revitalization is not just membership
Augusta, GA
If membership is the lifeblood of the American Legion then I would suggest that community is the oxygen to that..
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HONOR GUARD
Honor Guard in VA Hospice Remembrance Ceremony
Prescott, AZ
Every year in May the Bob Stump VA Medical Center..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Response to Marine Barracks Escort Section, March 31, 2018
Aston, PA
What do you say when a mother would ask if their son was in the sealed casket? When I served I..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
My family and me, patriots to the end!
Enterprise, AL
This is something I wrote back in May 2014, and it applies more than ever! My ENTIRE adult life has..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Fourth of July
Our Beginning The Fourth of July The 1770’s, both good and bad we were in a new land, both happy & sad The British..
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OTHER
Leroy “Roy” Day, grand marshal of the Greenwood Memorial Day Parade, at 102 years..
Greenwood, ME
One hundred years ago, when Roy Day was but two years of age, if his parents brought him to view..
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BASEBALL
American Legion’s popularity swamps budget
Eninitas, CA
The revival has turned into a rebirth. Hoping for four teams and willing to settle for two in trying to revive..
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OTHER
Post Activity for Memorial Day
East Lansdowne, PA
Post 578 of East Lansdowne, PA conducted Memorial Day ceremonies at several locations throughout the Borough. Beginning with a..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Price of Freedom (In case you didn't know)
I watch the one that I hold dear struggle within, showing no fear. Through cloudy days and restless nights, he tries with courage..
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OTHER
Col. Lewis L. Millett Memorial Post 38 South Korea - Armed Forces Day Parade..
Area North, Seoul, Osan, Korea
Legionnaires of the Col. Lewis L. Millett Memorial Post 38 of the American Legion in South Korea participated and represented..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Using the Purple Heart Medal to stop Violence
As one of many soldiers who survived our wartime wounds, we understand we have been chosen to guard the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Vietnam
It is great to be from a country that is free We don’t respect it until we have crossed the sea I..
1,917 views
OTHER
Georgia post remembers across three counties
Richland, GA
Morton-Richardson Post 128 of Richland, Ga., spent the traditional - 30 May - Memorial Day placing flags on the graves..
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OTHER
Check Canopy: Biograghical Fiction Novel by Jack Welsh a Legion Member: ..
Fayetteville, NC
An Army Colonel reflects on his life and career after losing a battle against kidney disease, largely because he was..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Flags for Veterans
Lady Lake, FL
I had the honor of volunteering at Florida National Cemetery with over 1,000 others. Together we placed over 140,000 flags..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Harford Post 39 & Town of Bel Air, MD hold 34th Annual Memorial Day..
Bel Air, MD
Bel Air, MD - Harford Post 39, in conjunction with the Town of Bel Air, Maryland, held their 34th Annual..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Columbia Falls Freedom Post 72 sponsored a new flagpole in MT Veterans Home Cemetary
Columbia Falls, MT
Past Commander Michael Shepard worked on getting a new flagpole. The acreage being used is way past the flag done..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Oscar's Flag
Cherryfield, ME
Oscar’s Flag We stood on the steps of the old Post Office in Machias, Maine; me the Executive Director of..
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