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Remembering First World War POWs in a noble mission
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is September 21. The observance is one of six days mandated by Congress for the flying..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Stafford Post 290 recruits at farmers market
Fredericksburg , VA
During the summer months, members of American Legion Post 290, under the direction of Post Adjutant John Haehn, distributed important..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
50 Years After Vietnam
Bill Lord’s new book "50 Years After Vietnam" is the irreverent but poignant memoir of a young draftee. Lord and..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post's school donations surpass $10K in 10 years
Whitestown, IN
Our American Legion, including all units, has donated over $10,000 to our local elementary school in the last 10 years...
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POW/MIA Recognition Day
Cumming, IA
There was a small recognition ceremony at my American Legion Post 562 in Cumming, Iowa. I'm remembering my uncle, Merlyn..
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Freedom is not free
Colgate, WI
Freedom is not free That is the name of a poem written by Kelly Strong. It reminds us of the sacrifices..
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Benghazi memorial dedicated at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls
Brainerd, MN
The Brainerd Chapter of the American Legion Riders, sponsored by American Legion Post 255 of Brainerd, Minn., was chartered in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Conroe, Texas, Post 411 - free hot dog giveaway
Members of Conroe, Texas, Post 411 held their annual free hot dog giveaway on Labor Day 2018. This is Post..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Final Battle - An Untold Story of WWII's Forty-Second Rainbow Division
There is a brand new book out which tells the untold story of the Forty-Second Rainbow Division, who fought the..
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Finding Sgt. Kent: a novel of redemption, a story of repatriation.
Deer Park, WA
I never went to war. I never received an invitation. My lottery number was just too high in 1972. I have—perhaps..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The War Ended
The War Ended by Jean Meyer I came home or did I? The war ended or did it? There was no ticker tape parade And..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Last Man Club
Amazon Prime members can watch the “Last Man Club” film for free. All we ask is that you please add..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The 105th Field Artillery's 100th Verdun Dinner
It’s early December 1918: The 'War to End All Wars’ is over. The 105th Field Artillery Regiment is quartered at..
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AMATEUR RADIO
TALARC Post 187 (WF4TAL) and Occoneechee Council BSA hold Radio Merit Badge training
Wake Forest, NC
For decades, in times of emergency, people have turned to the amateur radio hobbyist for help or assistance in communicating..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Recruiting Day at Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37, Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Legionnaires from American Legion Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, on 18 August set up a..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Welcome Home Soldier
Albia, IA
“In the midst of the uncertainties of war there is one certainty. That he will never be forgotten or abandoned.” Jim..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Jacksonville (Fla.) Squadron 137 Taps bugler
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville (Fla.) Squadron 137 has its very own Taps bugler, Jim Steele. As of Aug. 30, 2018, Jim, who is..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
An Ode to the United States Navy
Time is passing but I remember the sea and the endless oceans of my past. Being on aircraft carriers and tin cans like the sailors..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Rest in peace, Sen. John McCain
It was so very sad that we lost Sen. John McCain due to brain cancer. He was in Vietnam as..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Manuel L. Quezon Post 603 installs 2018-19 officers
Vallejo, CA
The historic American Legion Manuel L. Quezon Post 603 installed its newly elected officers on Aug. 21 at www.VallejoVetsBuilding.org. Commander..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Memories
Colorado Springs, CO
Our preamble reminds us “To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars.” I also believe..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
True North
In 1962, Australian Army adviser Lieutenant Jack Burns is deployed as part of ‘The Team’ to the Mekong Delta, the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
What better way to honor veterans than to make a country music video honoring..
Country music stars have kept new and old soldiers near and dear to their hearts and dedications for decades. ..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Blankenship brothers serve in WWI
Olive Hill, KY
Creed and James Bruce Blankenship were my great-uncles and served during World War I. Both were born in Pike County,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Little Guy
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Heart of Inspiration
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Voyage of the Stingray
A new, top-secret type of submarine – USS Stingray (SSL 1001) – is being developed by the U.S. Navy. Commander Jeff..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Legion post donates year's worth of fabric and batting to veteran quilt program
Springfield, MO
Thanks to donations by post members, as well as proceeds from a recent pancake breakfast fundraiser, Women Veterans of Southwest..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Emile Ladnier WWI Memorial/Pershing Square Certificate/Award, Ocean Springs, Miss.
Ocean Springs, MS
100 memorials in 100 cities have now been designated official WWI Centennial Memorials, including such national landmarks as Chicago’s Soldier..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veterans: Stories from America's Best
This is the first in a series of 10-12 books. Mecca has interviewed over 400 of his brothers and sisters..
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