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American Legion Post 47 (Hastings, Minn.) honors Vietnam veterans
Hastings, MN
On Sept. 7, 2019, Hastings American Legion Post 47 welcomed, thanked and honored our local and all Vietnam veterans. ..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"All Present and Accounted For"
The true story of the grounding and near-sinking of the Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis in November of 1972 off the..
2,197 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Pearl
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1,979 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Ness brothers serve American Legion combined 110 years
Camp Douglas, WI
Claire Ness was recently honored by Earl Gulligan American Legion Post 133 in Camp Douglas, Wis., for being an active..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Proud
Newark, OH
My dad (Robert L. Mellars) unfortunately passed away Sept. 28. He was 92 years young. He was an Army/Air..
2,777 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Francis Scott Key Post 11 hosts annual WWII luncheon in conjunction with Library of..
Frederick, MD
Every year the gathering of World War II veterans and their families takes place at American Legion Francis Scott Key..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Flag retirement ceremony
Worth, IL
The Legion Family of Marrs-Meyer Post 991 in Worth, Ill., joined with local scouts to hold a U.S. flag retirement..
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OTHER
Beer kegs repurposed at Indiana post
Carmel, IN
The men’s restroom at American Legion Post 155 in Carmel, Ind., was in dire need of an upgrade. Thanks..
2,207 views
OTHER
Maryland delegate rallies fellow Maryland House delegates in support of repealing the widows tax
Frederick, MD
Maryland delegate Dan Cox is supporting an effort initiated by Auxiliary member Fleming Suzanne and SAL member Josh Marks of..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veteran Owned Business Project launches member verification program
Just in time for #NationalVeteransSmallBusinessWeek as well as their 11th anniversary, Veteran Owned Business (VOB) announces the launch of their..
1,889 views
OTHER
75-year-old Vietnam-era veteran receives high school diploma
Monfort Heights, OH
On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, Albert Buxton received his high school diploma from Northwest Local School District-Cincinnati. The board granted..
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OTHER
Lee Greenwood to headline Vietnam welcome-home event, with Legion posts' help
Venice, FL
On Saturday, March 28, 2020, Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran’s Day will be held at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda, Fla. American..
2,292 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Aviators: Stories of U.S. Army Helicopter Combat in the Vietnam War, 1971-72
In The Aviators, former Lighthorse Air Cavalry helicopter pilot Rex Gooch airlifts you back in time to the Vietnam War..
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AMATEUR RADIO
Local American Legion supports Imperial County Emergency Operation Center exercise
El Centro, CA
The Imperial County (Calif.) Emergency Operations Center exercise "Hurricane Lupe" took place on October 30, 2019. Boyce Aten American Legion Post..
2,261 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
WWII soldier killed 75 years ago honored with special ceremony
McDonough, GA
On October 16, 2019, I was part of a three-person delegation to journey from McDonough, Ga., to Manila, Philippines. Post..
2,326 views
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Post 19, Department of Louisiana, conducts centennial celebration
Jennings, LA
James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion Department of Louisiana, from Jennings, conducted their Centennial Celebration Ceremony on..
2,549 views
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
A Day in the Life of a Taps Bugler
Jacksonville, FL
An afternoon of service and reflection for me on October 28th. at Jacksonville National Cemetery sounding Taps for a Military..
2,744 views
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Post 42 (Ocean Springs, Miss.) displays U.S. World War One Centennial Award
Ocean Springs, MS
Pershing Square in Ocean Springs consists of 360 veteran honor memorial bricks, now completed, for those who served in WWI,..
2,593 views
OTHER
Veterans Day remembered
Bellerose, NY
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, a day to honor all who have served this country and sacrificed their lives for..
2,226 views
VOLUNTEERING
Halloween-themed bingo
Portsmouth, RI
Volunteers from American Legion Post 18 in Portsmouth, R.I., hosted a Halloween-themed bingo at the RI Veterans Home on Saturday,..
2,088 views
OTHER
Post 35 support to Toys for Tots
Columbus, GA
On Oct. 23, 2019, Post 35 in Columbus, Ga., became an authorized drop-off point for the Toys for Tots drive...
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Section of I-74 renamed for Gaultneys
Bellflower, IL
LeRoy, Illinois - State Sen. Chapin Rose has announced that a section of Interstate 74 near LeRoy will be named..
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OTHER
Navy vet's photos decorate K Street office
Washington, DC
Louis Celli Jr., executive director of The American Legion's office in Washington, D.C., had no idea lunch at a nearby..
2,360 views
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Norman (Okla.) Post 88 celebrates 100 years of service to Oklahoma veterans
Norman, OK
What a great 100th birthday party we had on October 21, celebrating 100 years since Post 88 was chartered in..
3,083 views
OTHER
Asbestos Health Line sponsors World War II veterans
St Louis, MO
The Asbestos Health Line, based in Beaumont, Texas, is a company that provides screenings for asbestos-related illnesses. They are traveling..
2,215 views
OTHER
Francis Scott Key Post 11 lobbying hard for HR 553, to repeal the Widows..
Frederick, MD
H.R.553 - Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act. More than 70% of both the House and Senate support this legislation, but..
1,963 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Attica, Ind. post celebrates 100th birthday
Along with the 100th birthday of the American Legion, the American Legion, Post 52 in Attica, Indiana, recently celebrated its..
2,168 views
OTHER
Josey Augustin - a Girl Scout on a mission
The Colony, TX
Josey Augustin, a Cadet in Girl Scout Troop 5215 and freshman in high school in The Colony, Texas, is a..
2,061 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Twenty Plus Two
Launched on 3.6 of '48 And ghosted 6.27 in '75 And was sadly sold for scrap in ninety three Flagship of the Sixth..
1,768 views
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Department of Missouri American Legion Family brings Centennial Celebration to Missouri Veterans Home-Warrensburg
Warrensburg, MO
The Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg wanted to do something special for the 200 veterans who live there. They knew..
3,371 views
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