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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

Agony and Ecstasy of Finding My Voice: A Memoir

Gig Harbor, WA

I was a Medical Service Specialist (bedpan commando) in the Air Force and was assigned to the hospital at Ladd..

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Detachment of Vermont holds "Day on the Hill"

Montpelier, VT

S.A.L. members Roy Willard, Kevin Mullen, and Lucas Herring discuss veterans legislation at the S.A.L. Sponsored "Day on the Hill"..

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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

Vermont House of Representatives offers resolution for Legion's 100th anniversary

Montpelier, VT

The Vermont House of Representatives in the Vermont State House on Tuesday, April 9, at 10 a.m., provided a resolution..

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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

The American Legion is 100 years old

Easley, SC

On March 16, 2019, American Legion Post 52 of Easley, S.C., along with Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers celebrated the..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

My experience as a minor league bat boy

Sometimes you can be in the right place at the right time. For me, one of those times was in..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Forever 29

l Asad, Iraq, 2006. A long year for some. A year of strife, service to country, and loss..

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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

Somers American Legion centennial event April 18

Somers, CT

THE AMERICAN LEGION *1919 – 2019* 100 YEARS OF LEGACY. REALIZE THE VISION (DREAM) AND VALIDATE THE MISSION (REALITY)! On Thursday,..

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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

Buck-Dubiel Post 101 works with local Scouts

Somers, CT

Broad-smiled Legionnaires warm-heartedly acknowledged recent partnering/teaming with our Somers, Conn., BSA Scouts Troop 387 and Cub Scout Pack 83. ..

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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

The Healing Garden

Woodbury, CT

American Legion Bradley Burton Post 155 is completing the Healing Garden at the Connecticut Veteran’s Home in Rocky Hill, Conn...

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LEGION RIDERS

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Francis Scott Key/ALR Post 11 declare every Friday a..

Frederick, MD

FSK Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger accepts the MD Governor Citation for Post 11 and ALR Post 11 from Governor..

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LEGION RIDERS

A Veteran in Need

Mansfield , TX

Sunday, Mr. Blacks house. Post 624 riders arrived to help him move trash to the front yard dumpster and to..

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ORATORICAL CONTEST

Francis Scott Key Post 11 sponsors Maryland Oratorical runner-up

Frederick , MD

2019 American Legion Maryland State Oratorical Contest runner-up Emily Wolfe. Emily was Post 11's winner. Pictured L/R: Jeffrey Seiler, Squadron..

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WOMEN VETERANS

From Stilettos to Combat Boots and then again

Tulsa, OK

I joined the military at age 29, I was married with a son who was about to turn 10 the..

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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING

WAVES boot camp in 1959

I reported in at Bainbridge, Maryland for boot camp with absolutely nothing except a small handbag with my orders and..

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WOMEN VETERANS

One of first five women to be stationed at NAVCOMSTA Ponce Puerto, Rico..

Pataskala, OH

We had just finished our schooling, for me it was Radiomen "A" school in Bainbridge, MD. We all arrived about..

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OTHER

Staff sergeant receives Medal of Honor posthumously

Bellerose, NY

Army Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Wednesday, March..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

"Thanks For The Memory"

Recently I watched an old broadcast of a Johnny Carson show. He had Bob Hope as one of his..

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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

SAL Pals/Centennial Milestones - rebuilding and reinventing perceptions, people and places

Somers, CT

Buck-Dubiel Post 101’s Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 101 is a team of male descendants of United States..

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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

Lewis L. Millet Post 38 American Legion Centennial Celebration

Area North, Seoul, Osan, Korea

Lewis L. Millet Post 38 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, on Saturday, 23 March 2019, held a cake-cutting ceremony..

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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Maryland Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary presents governor's proclamation for Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Frederick, MD

Deputy Secretary Robert Finn attended a commemoration event hosted by Post 11 commemorating Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Maryland governor declares March 28 Tuskegee Airmen Day

Annapolis , MD

Gov. Larry Hogan proclaims March 28 Tuskegee Airmen Day in Maryland!

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OTHER

Grand Haven (Mich.) Post 28 heats up Lakeshore winter with 18th Annual Chili Cook-off

Grand Haven, MI

On February 9, the aroma of fresh garlic, cumin and special ingredients filled the air inside Charles A. Conklin Post..

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OTHER

Post 39 celebrates new post home

Middleton, ID

Middleton Post 39 held a dedication and open house March 16 at their home on Main Street in Middleton. ..

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LEGION RIDERS

Massachusetts American Legion Riders in Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade

Bedford, MA

Department of Massachusetts American Legion marched in the Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade to celebrate the American Legion's 100th Anniversary...

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LEGION RIDERS

American Legion Riders host Spaghetti Bash for Post 221, Bedford, MA

Bedford, MA

https://bedford.wickedlocal.com/news/20190325/bedford-legion-riders-hosts-spaghetti-supper - local newpaper coverage for Chapter 221's spaghetti dinner being held in Post 221's banquet hall which was just..

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