U.S. Vets transitional shelter
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U.S. Vets transitional shelter

Riverside, CA
We were able to partner with a local community outreach organization by the name of Riverside Acts of Kindness to..
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Veterans Stand-down, Riverside, Calif.
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Veterans Stand-down, Riverside, Calif.

Riverside, CA
On April 22, 2017, we had a table at the Riverside Area Veterans Expo held at March Air Reserve Base...
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JROTC Awards Night American Legion Fellowship Post 951
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JROTC Awards Night American Legion Fellowship Post 951

Riverside, CA
Congratulations to all the students in the Moreno Valley High School JROTC who received awards tonight. Our post was honored..
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FAMILY LEGACY

The grandfather

Mustang, OK
My grandfather, Corporal Ben Stickley, was in the 42nd Infantry Division (Rainbow Division) Company F, 168th Infantry. He served 16..
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"The Nightmare of the Mekong"
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

"The Nightmare of the Mekong"

“It Happened Long Ago” She said, “Why not forget it? It happened long ago!” The deepest wounds, cut to the heart, Will..
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How I became an honorary member of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

St. Petersburg, FL
While I served in Korea, I had the opportunity to befriend the Scots serving as the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders...
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Last Man Club
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Last Man Club

“Last Man Club” is a heartwarming, All- American road trip adventure. To avoid a retirement home, a World War..
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Merry Christmas To All The Heroes
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Merry Christmas To All The Heroes

My name is Glenn Boudreau, I am a songwriter and live in Texas. I have been wanting to write a..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Take Care of Yourself by Taking Time to Travel

Many of us are tempted to save up our vacation days, but we all need time off to recharge, and..
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First female Legion Baseball scholarship
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First female Legion Baseball scholarship

Sisseton, SD
Karlie Karst of Peever, S.D., became the first girl in the nation to be awarded the Legion Baseball scholarship. She..
2,750 views
The price of freedom?
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The price of freedom?

Walsenburg, CO
By David Rogers, Adjutant American Legion, Post 16 Walsenburg We have left too many people behind in war-torn areas overseas to have it..
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"Ghoulish" Weekend for Lenox-Hotard Post 31
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"Ghoulish" Weekend for Lenox-Hotard Post 31

Houma , LA
On October 20 and 21, 2017, in Houma LA, Lenox-Hotard Post 31, Unit and Son's were host to multiple Boys..
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MY HERO, OUR STORY

"Service above and beyond"

Huron, OH
I wanted to share a story with you regarding the installation of a "Veterans Marker" on my dad's (Col. Robert..
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To Hear Silence
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

To Hear Silence

TO HEAR SILENCE Author: Ronald W. Hoffman ..
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Planting seeds to feed America
MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES

Planting seeds to feed America

El Centro, CA
Years ago, I met a young man in a local store and after some brief small talk, I asked him..
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Rob Jones Journey Begins Month of Marathons
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Rob Jones Journey Begins Month of Marathons

Indianapolis, IN

Meet Rob Jones, a double amputee Paralympic Bronze Medalist who biked across the Continental Divide in the dead..

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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

I was a WAC

Des Moines, IA
As a retired U.S. Army MSG, I would like to tell you about my military career in hopes to recruit..
2,699 views
Memorial Brick Run
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Memorial Brick Run

Wintersville, OH
As the director for the Stevens-Christian Memorial American Legion Riders of Post 557 in Wintersville, Ohio, it is an honor..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING

Cookies for Thanksgiving

In September 1960, I joined the Marines and was sent to San Diego for boot camp. In early November, I..
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The Last Veterans of WWII
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The Last Veterans of WWII

This book chronicles the many faces of the WWII effort with contemporary black-and-white portraits of the longest surviving veterans. The..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Pickle Barrel to Mushroom: Air Bombardment in WW II

The sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 was a disaster, yet the U.S. had unmatchable..
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Legionnaire awarded French Legion d'Honneur
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Legionnaire awarded French Legion d'Honneur

Blue Grass, IA
During a ceremony at the Blue Grass American Legion on Oct. 14, Donald H. Cawiezell was presented with the Legion..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Patriotic football piece by Minneapolis writer Cain Pence

When men battle In the trenches..... When men battle in the trenches, Coaches plan, owners plot, quarterbacks lead offenses Friday night lights,..
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Vets and Pets: Wounded Warriors and the Animals That Help Them Heal
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Vets and Pets: Wounded Warriors and the Animals That Help Them Heal

I am the a member of American Legion Post 405 and am the attorney and literary agent for Kevin Ferris,..
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The 2nd Edition is Out!
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The 2nd Edition is Out!

American Legion: Thanks for letting me post a link to my book in 2015. I've just updated it..
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Fifty Years of Lessons Learned of a Michigan Outdoorsman book Trilogy
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Fifty Years of Lessons Learned of a Michigan Outdoorsman book Trilogy

Since a very early age a strong sense of patriotism, self-reliance, duty, honor, and respect of my parents was continually..
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Combat veterans visit Washington, D.C.
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Combat veterans visit Washington, D.C.

Vallejo, CA
World War II veteran Luther Hendricks of American Legion Manuel L. Quezon Post 603 in Vallejo, and Korean War veteran..
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Giving back to our fellow veterans and our future leaders
WHY I LOVE MY POST

Giving back to our fellow veterans and our future leaders

Westminster, MD
Pride is something that defines my experience, and my feeling about my hometown post - Carroll Post 31 in Westminster,..
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Belleau Wood - David Gilbert Wisted
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Belleau Wood - David Gilbert Wisted

Waxhaw, NC
This past Fathers Day, my family and I visited Belleau Wood Cemetery in France. I served in the 6th Marine..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Robert Endt named grand marshal for veterans parade

Ocean Springs, MS
Robert Endt to be American Legion Post 42 Veterans Day Grand Marshal for the Ocean Springs Parade on Saturday, Oct...
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