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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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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Eagan Post 594 partners with Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration
Eagan, MN
Eagan American Legion Post 594 recently became a Registered Partner of the United States of America Vietnam War 50th Anniversary..
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AMATEUR RADIO
Post 519 and K6TAL sponsors "Greatest Generation Appreciation Day"
Palm Springs, CA
At the request of American Legion Post 519 WWII Legion members, Commander Michael Templeton has organized a “Greatest Generation Appreciation..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Soldier's Note
A Vietnam soldier by the name of David Lawson, from West Helena, Ark,. searched many years for his Army friend,..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Eagan Post 594 recognizes retiring school superintendent Jane Berenz
Eagan, MN
District 196 Superintendent Jane K. Berenz’s final school board meeting on June 25 was filled with sentiments of gratitude and..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Departure ceremony on Osan Air Force Base
Area North, Seoul, Osan, Korea
Chris Vaia, senior vice commander of Lewis L. Millett Post 38, South Korea (second from the right in top photo),..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
My Flag 'till I Die
Mundelein, IL
If you strike a match to my Flag, it burns my heart and I can not contain myself. The hate..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
No home, plenty of heart
Pembroke Pines, FL
Well, 2017-2018 was another successful year. Boys State and Oratorical; numerous JROTC and School Medals awarded at four local..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
God Said Let There Be Light And There Was "LLUMO"
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published GOD SAID LET THERE BE LIGHT AND THERE WAS “LLUMO”: TRANSITIONING FROM APOLLO 11 MISSION..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Royse City Post 100 takes home the awards
Royse City, TX
Recently at the department convention in San Antonio, the Royse City American Legion post was presented with numerous awards. The..
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OTHER
Starting the centennial with a stamp
Colorado Springs, CO
After spending nine months to erect a monument for the three individuals from El Paso County, Colo., who received the..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Post 654
Waterman, IL
I have been a member of American Legion Post 654 for 58 years and am a veteran of the Korean..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Hognose Silent Warrior: The USAF's Airborne Intelligence War in the Final Air Campaigns of..
December, 1972 – Operation Linebacker II. It was the official designation given by American military strategists. The North Vietnamese..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Republic of China veterans visit Texas Legion post
Plano, TX
On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, distinguished guests from the Republic of China Veterans Association gathered in Plano, Texas, to honor..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"A Most Perfect Arrangement For Taps"
On a quiet hillside in the small coal region town of Pottsville in eastern Pennsylvania, just two days after America’s..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A sober lesson from the Korean War
Some Korean War Dead Return Home By Kenny Merriken July 27, 2018 US NAVY 1972-1976 We have longingly awaited your return..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
What happened to schools honoring military service?
At some recent high school graduations, some graduates who served in the military wanted to wear or display that fact..
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OTHER
Royse City post honors its first responders
Royse City, TX
On July 28, the Royse City American Legion post came together to not only celebrate its many accomplishments over the..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Family history
Enola, PA
Father, Mother, Son & Daughter James J. Leonard, Enola Legion Post 751, Enola, Pa. Lifetime Member 68 years, Post Commander..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Youth honoring veterans
The New York Naval Cadet Corps would like to share with you our “Best Day Ever!” The children (ages..
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