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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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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Flag Day event held in Cleburne, Texas
Bright Beginnings Christian Learning Center, LLC, Cleburne, TX hosted a Flag Day event where Ken Peters Sr. of Post 491, Ken..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Young Legion member is Navy's Shiphandler of the Year
Laurel, MD
See the Navy News Service's June 8 post with 3 pics at https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=109856. 27 year-old Mitch is a 9-year member of..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Strengthening our social fabric
Phoenix, AZ
Some would say that the fabric of American society is fraying due to decreased civic engagement and increased political polarization...
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Francis Scott Key Post 11 lobbies local and state government for advocation of passage..
Frederick, MD
Former Commander Keith Clevenger and Squadron 11 member Josh Marks have been lobbying local town governments, and the office of..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Connecticut Centennial Chairman Frazier Brinley proclamation to Frank C. Godfrey Post 12 on June..
Norwalk, CT
Here Yea, Here Yea, Hear Yea! PROCLAMATION FRANK C. GODFREY POST 12, FRANK C. GODFREY UNIT 12 and FRANK C. GODFREY..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Legionnaires chosen as Freedom Festival heroes
Marion, IA
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, conducts a multi-event celebration for the 4th of July. One of those events is the selection of..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Grand Haven (Mich.) Post 28 receives commendation on U.S. House floor by Congressman Bill..
Grand Haven, MI
June 12, 2019, was a special day for Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28, Grand Haven, Mich. U.S. Congressman..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Post 19 from Jennings conducts flag retirement ceremony
Jennings, LA
The flag retirement ceremony at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings on June 14 was conducted by members of..
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WOMEN VETERANS
Francis Scott Key Post 11 commemorates Its own women veterans on the anniversary of..
Frederick, MD
Francis Scott Key Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger honored the Post's women veterans at a dinner held June 13th 2019..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
White Bird Veterans Memorial Park/American Legion Post 152
White Bird , ID
WHITE BIRD – Commemorating Memorial Day, the community of White Bird drew nearly 200 people on Monday to formally dedicate..
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OTHER
Post 148 member named vice president for strategic initiatives at Colby College
Waterville, ME
Post 148 member Michael Wisecup, a retired commander, 20-year U.S. Navy SEAL veteran and former assistant to Chairman of the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Longitude And Latitude With Attitude: One Man's Quest To See The Entire World
An excerpt from the back cover of Longitude and Latitude, with Attitude: One Man’s Quest to See the Entire World “Rufus..
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Post 42 (Ocean Springs, Miss.) golf tournament opens with patriotic ceremony ..
Ocean Springs, MS
American Legion Post 42 of Ocean Springs, Miss., wants to thank all sponsors and participants in the inaugural Non-Golfers-Golfers Tournament..
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OTHER
Honoring the past, influencing the future
The Colony, TX
While we’re on active duty, our uniforms are a symbol of influence. After we transition out, our potential to influence..
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LEGION RIDERS
Francis Scott Key Post 11 American Legion Riders participate in Maryland Gold Star Legacy..
Frederick, MD
Francis Scott Key Post 11 American Legion Riders, led by Director Kurt Harper and former Commander Keith Clevenger, participated in..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Hulin Theriot selected American Legion State Firefighter of the Year
Jennings, LA
During the 101st Annual Convention of the American Legion Department of Louisiana, which was held in Alexandria on June 8,..
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WOMEN VETERANS
"A History Making Servant Leader, still Serving"
Dallas, TX
Legionnaire Tynetta W. Runnels has been a community advocate / stakeholder in Dallas, Texas since 2003, when she was medically..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 19 wins two state-level media awards
Jennings, LA
During the 101st Annual Convention of the American Legion Department of Louisiana, which was held in Alexandria from June 6-9,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
22 A Day
Mark and Bettz, two friends and veterans of both the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, make it their personal mission to..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
American Eagle: A Visual History of Our National Emblem
A bold expression of a fledgling republic’s aspirations and bravado, the American bald eagle has been designed, drawn, illustrated, stamped,..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Canton (Ga.) Post 45 works with Homeless Veteran Program to provide 7th donated car..
Canton, GA
American Legion Thomas M. Brady Post 45 in Canton, Ga., working closely with the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program, again..
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OTHER
Holley-Riddle Post 21 and Boy Scout troops partner in flag retirement ceremony
The Colony, TX
The Post 21 flag retirement ceremony at The Colony, Texas, for 2019 is done. Mission accomplished - thank you, Boy..
2,185 views
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteers band together to build ramp for WWII veteran
Cumming, GA
The Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program and The American Legion recently teamed up with local volunteers to build a wheelchair..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
American Legion Post 167 Veterans Banners
The American Legion Post 167, Albany, Indiana in conjunction with the Albany Lions Club and newly formed Beautification Committee of..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Canadian recognition of Vietnam veterans
Montreal
Canadian Vietnam Veterans Quebec (CVVQ) We have two memorial sites in Canada remembering and honoring the service of Canadians who were..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Remembering June 6
Colorado Springs, CO
June 6, 1944: so today marks 75 years ago that D-Day happened to start the end to the war in..
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OTHER
Praise for Father Bristol, the newest Navy chaplain
Bellerose, NY
I would like to praise a good priest who I have gotten to know - Father Mark Bristol. I know..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Making a bad year better
Over a lifetime we learn that certain years are worse than others. Sometimes we wish that we could relive..
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