Marion (Iowa) Post 298 shares the centennial story
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Marion (Iowa) Post 298 shares the centennial story

Marion, IA
Post 298 has been working with local press to make our community aware we are still here, still relevant, and..
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Saegertown Memorial Post 205
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Saegertown Memorial Post 205

Saegertown, PA
Supporting educational programs such as the Dept. of Pennsylvania's Essay Contest is part of Post 205's ongoing efforts. Out of..
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Monument in Pietrasanta, LU, Italy
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Monument in Pietrasanta, LU, Italy

Pietrasanta, LU, Italy
IN MEMORIUM – AMERICO BUGLIANI Americo Bugliani was born 86 years ago in Pietrasanta, a small Italian town nestled between the..
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Legion post kicks off centennial year with centennial gala
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Legion post kicks off centennial year with centennial gala

Merchantville, NJ
On March 15 in the year 1919, members of the American Expeditionary Force convened in Paris, France, to form The..
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Cherokee County veterans implement vehicle donation program for homeless and disabled veterans
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Cherokee County veterans implement vehicle donation program for homeless and disabled veterans

Canton, GA
One of the biggest issues that both homeless veterans and disabled veterans have in Cherokee County is access to reliable..
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Homeless female veteran’s struggles to get her life back on track
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Homeless female veteran’s struggles to get her life back on track

Canton, GA
Lyndsey Jennings never thought she would ever find herself homeless after her 2 year enlistment in the US Air Force,..
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Cherokee County (Ga.) veterans dedicate the nation's first homeless veteran statue in ceremony
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Cherokee County (Ga.) veterans dedicate the nation's first homeless veteran statue in ceremony

Canton, GA
“No Veteran who fights for this country should have to fight for a job, a roof over their head or..
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The Biblical Truth
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The Biblical Truth

Proceeds of this book go to buy 500 bicycles (10 in every state) for kids who have lost a parent..
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Seventeen Days Later
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Seventeen Days Later

"Seventeen Days Later" is part of an ongoing series, "Vet Views," written by Jacque Dorazio, ALA member and web mistress..
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Student requests support from Eagan Post 594
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Student requests support from Eagan Post 594

Eagan, MN
On Feb. 4, members of the Eagan American Legion Post 594 Color Guard retired the U.S. flag at the School..
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Home, at Last
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Home, at Last

The roar of motorcycle engines interrupted a quiet Saturday morning in the rural town of Murfreesboro, North Carolina. A Patriot..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Post 178 Rio Vista begins monthly newsletter

A copy of the Post 178 Newsletter is being submitted. This monthly letter is produced as a mean of..
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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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