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Lost in Dalat - The Courage of a Family Torn by War
My novel, “Lost in Dalat — The Courage of a Family Torn by War,” is about Meggan Mondae, who travels..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
The American flag's history of disrespect
Crossville, TN
Ever wonder why people choose to disrespect the American flag even though they are living under its protection? This flag..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Columbia Falls (Mont.) Post 72 launches successful restoration of historic doughboy statue
Columbia Falls, MT
Submitted by Michael Shepard, member On November 11, 2018, at 11 am, the Visquenay Doughboy Statue was rededicated for the Montana..
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Post 21 presents Blue Star Banner to proud parents
The Colony, TX
Post 21 Commander Dick Ensweiler presented Will and Bethany Ouellette with a Blue Star Banner at the monthly general meeting..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Department of Iowa commemorates its first adjutant, John MacVicar
Cedar Rapids, IA
The first adjutant for the American Legion Department of Iowa, John MacVicar, held the post for one year, 1919-1920, and..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Department of Iowa commemorates the grave of their first commander, LTG Mathew Tinley
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mathew Adrian Tinley, physician and surgeon, retired lieutenant general and commander of the 34th Infantry Division, was the first commander..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
A visiting gift
Vista, CA
As I recall, it was the summer of 2017 when a gentleman enjoying our post dinner asked our bartender if..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
So Proudly We Hailed
Peoples' memories of World War II differ significantly, depending on whether they fought overseas, served..
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LEGION RIDERS
Forks Washington Post 106 Joins Nascar
FORKS, WA
Last night the members of Forks American Legion Post 106 and the Legion Riders enjoyed the sharing of a letter..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Celebrating 100 years of serving our veterans
Huntington, IN
To participate in the local Heritage Days events, Huntington (Ind.) Post 85 chose to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of The..
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Inaugural Military and Veteran Community Choice Awards Celebrate Brands Providing Outstanding Service to the..
San Antonio, TX
For the first time ever, service members, veterans, and military spouses have the chance to personally recognize and celebrate those..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Forgotten Meaning of Independence Day
As I rise from bed this day. My thoughts turn not to the daily tasks at hand , but rather..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Our youth standing for the American flag
Castleton, VT
The town of Castleton, Vt., held its 5th Annual 4th of July Celebration and kicked it off with a 4th..
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HONOR GUARD
Post 1980 Honor Guard honors all veterans at rock concert
Woodland Park, CO
A classic rock concert held at Woodland Park, Colo., (elevation 8500 ft.) honored all veterans present as the Post 1980..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Small-town 4th of July
Woodland Park, CO
Woodland Park, Colo., is a small Rocky Mountain town, Elevation 8500 ft. Each 4th of July the town puts on..
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LEGION RIDERS
American Legion Post 262 Legion Riders 4th of July
charlotte, NC
It was our pleasure to ride in Hickory Grove Annually 4th of July Parade,we were shown so much..
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Post 28 (Grand Haven, Mich.) celebrates two historic moments at July 2 installation of..
Grand Haven, MI
Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28 in Grand Haven, Mich., has a long and rich tradition of instilling honor..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
PTSD/TBI
Quinton , VA
I spent 20 years in the Navy, then 14 with the Rescue Squad and Fire Department. I wrecked/rolled over a..
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LEGION RIDERS
Francis Scott Key American Legion Riders Post 11 conducts annual delivery of WWII veteran..
Frederick, MD
Francis Scott Key American Legion Riders from Post 11 conducted their 2nd annual delivery of membership cards to their World..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Francis Scott Key Post 11 and Frederick County, Md., declare every Friday a..
Frederick, MD
Commander Keith Clevenger and Frederick County Executive Jan H. Gardner declared every Friday as “RED Day” for the remainder of..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Team Deputy Lutz 501(c)(3) nonprofit proudly announces website release
York, PA
“Whirlwind of Angels” There wasn’t just one Angel that came to my aid that morning; there were 5 or more, and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Thank you for your service
When U.S. military service members came back home from Vietnam, they often were shunned, spit on or discriminated against. At..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Tribute to a brave man
This article is in honor of and in tribute to my father-in-law, George C. Mills, a member of the greatest..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Going Home
In July 1969, the first combat battalion was to be withdrawn from..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Shepherd’s Salvation - Rise of Humanity
Whether you believe life exists by the hand of a higher being, or through scientific explanations, this action packed science..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Signal Corps corporal recognized 68 years later
Ridley Park, PA
Corporal Stanley Thomas Hencinski By Robert Stanley Hencinski On Friday, December 7, 2018, at the American Legion post in Oaklyn, New..
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Iwo Jima flag raising statue.
Plainfield, IL
IWO JIMA Iwo Jima, volcanic rock. American might you did mock. The path to Japan you did block. Marines broke your..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Plymouth's American Legion recognizes centennial
Plymouth, MA
Plymouth, Mass., American Legion Post 40 recognized the 100th anniversary of The American Legion with a parade on June 9...
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
UP-CLOSE & PERSONAL IN-COUNTRY, CHIEU HOI, VIETNAM 1969-1970
America’s largest logistics base in the Vietnam War was Long Binh Post, north of Saigon. A major target for enemy..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Local D-Day heroes honored
"Eight gathered at Cleburne’s Rosehill Cemetery Thursday morning to mark the 75th anniversary of the Allied Forces June 6, 1944..
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