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Korean War veteran makes memorial to fallen comrades
Carmichaels, PA
A Korean War veteran who wishes to remain anonymous still wishes to honor his fallen comrades with this beautiful monument...
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Matt Urban, American hero
Monroe, MI
Every year a group of veterans from Monroe, Mich. (where Matt Urban grew up) go to Washington, D.C. on Veterans..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Purple Heart Memorial dedicated in Freeland, Pa.
Freeland, PA
On July 13, 2014, American Legion Post 473 and VFW Post 5010 of Freeland, Pa., honored recipients of the Purple..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Why join The American Legion?
Ocean Springs, MS
By Richard Eckert Sr., American Legion Post 42, Ocean Springs, Miss. This past weekend we celebrated the 4th of July -..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Legion posts holds VA town hall meeting
Lake Wales, FL
On July 12, 2014, Post 71 in Lake Wales hosted a Veteran's Town Hall Meeting. VA Clinic and CBOC..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Fourth of July flag posting
Lutz-Land O'Lakes, FL
The Lutz-Land O’Lakes American Legion Post 108 places small American flags on the grave of each identifiable veteran at the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 347 - Lady Lake, Fla.
Lady Lake, FL
Post 347 - the largest post in the world - was honored on July 6, 2014. National Commander Dan Dellinger..
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VOLUNTEERING
Nebraska gets new rest area signs honoring Veterans
Omaha, NE
Nebraska gets new rest area signs honoring Veterans ..
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San Diego Post 731 achieves new community skate park
San Diego, CA
A year and a half ago, SAL Squadron 731 member Chris Limon approached the Post 731 officers with a proposal..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Three generations of military service.
Bella Vista, AR
My father enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in September 1948. During his career, he served in munitions and then..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Winona ALR Present donation to Freedom Honor Flight
Winona, MN
The Winona American Legion Riders of Post 9 had a motorcycle show to raise funds for the Freedom Honor Flights...
3,018 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 385 members receive Governor's Veterans Service Medal
Pembroke Pines, FL
Gov. Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott awarded Commander Tewes, VC Fraser, Chaplain Nagle, PAO Santos, and post members..
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Hollywood post promotes flag etiquette for Fourth of July
Hollywood, CA
KTLA television reporter Gayle Anderson was live in Hollywood to learn about flag etiquette for the Fourth of July at..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Squadron member to represent USA in Russia
Midway City, CA
As commander of a SAL squadron affiliated with Post 555 in Midway City, Calif., I have met..
2,702 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
French honor American WWII veterans with medal
Cary, NC
World War II Army veteran James Sansom received the "Legion d'Honneur" from the French government. These medals, the highest France..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Vets plan 82nd Airborne Operation Power Pack 50th anniversary reunion
Essex, MD
Photo | Some Operation Power Pack veterans in May 2014 at the 82nd Airborne Museum, in front of a C123..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
AMBUCS therapy cycle presentation to Marine Corps veteran
Tampa, FL
On June 26, American Legion Riders Chapter 138 hosted a AMBUCS Vet Bike (therapy cycle) presentation to Marine Corps veteran..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Family names!
Universal City, TX
Navy Lt. George Wells, Father! Army Maj. Paul Bratton, Uncle! ANG PFC Billy Rose, Cousin! Marine LCPL Darrell Wells, Cousin! ANG Col. Jackie Rose,..
2,643 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Kelly family service
Greater Los Angeles area, CA
My father was in the U.S. Army from 1948-1952, boot camp at Fort Dix, N.J., served as Army of Occupation..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in service
Los Angeles greater area, CA
Well, I had a whirlwind of a career. It started with boot camp in Orlando, Fla., then on to MM..
2,665 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Cadet in Germany receives American Legion medal
Vonore, TN
Air Force Col. Don Edmands Jr. (ret.), a member of American Legion Post 256 in Tellico Lake, recently traveled to..
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HONOR GUARD
Santa Maria Valley Honor Guard
Santa Maria, CA
Thanks to Michael Stadnick, who helped form this group, I was fortunate to be a part of this group and..
2,403 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Seabees
Austin, TX
My father, Fred O. Bohl, served in the Seabees in World War II as a mechanic; and I, Larry H...
2,067 views
FAMILY LEGACY
One family's service spans almost a century
Keswick, ON, MD
The Schwaderer family has served in the U.S. military since World War I. These are the veterans in our lineage,..
2,220 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
My dad
Sanger, CA
Frank Foos (commander), Post 23 - best man, father and my best friend. I'm his daughter, Edie Cabral. I just..
2,543 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion medals presented in Germany
Vonore, TN
Air Force retired Colonel Don Edmands, Jr., a member of American Legion Post 256, Tellico Lake, recently traveled to Germany..
3,069 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Eight Maryland posts house scrapbooks filled with WWII hometown heroes
Hagerstown, MD
Photo from Western Maryland's Historical Library, with permission from David Verdier Hagerstown, Md., resident David Verdier began documenting the stories of..
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OTHER
USS Slater going homeward bound
Albany, NY
USS Slater, the last destroyer escort afloat in America, will soon return to her home berth in Albany, N.Y. Launched..
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HONOR GUARD
Brown County Veterans Honor Guard awards scholarships
Hiawatha, KS
The Brown County Veterans Honor Guard's commitment continues to run deep. Their dedication now consists of providing military honors..
3,236 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A sailor's memories of minesweeping during Korean War
La Plata, MO
I am writing my history in the U.S. Navy. I will tell and swear by the exact truth. I joined..
2,580 views
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