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LEGION FAMILY DINNER
Dyer-Gunnell Post 180 holds "Family First" Veterans Day ceremony
Vienna, VA
On Nov. 11, 2017, over 70 Legion Family and Town of Vienna community members gathered at American Legion Dyer-Gunnell Post..
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MY HERO, OUR STORY
"The Forgotten War" that my dad remembers
Metairie, LA
"The Forgotten War" that my dad remembers. He remembers the bitter cold. It was so cold that the ground froze so..
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FAMILY LEGACY
The Noriega Family, a family of Americans who served
Newhall, CA
This is a tribute to my father, his five brothers, an uncle, four cousins and I, who all served our..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Renville County Deceased Veterans, Mohall, N.D.
Mohall, ND
Sometimes in order to get something done, it's just best to get after it yourself and see it through to..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Nightmares of War Through the Eyes of my Father
People sometimes don't understand why Those whom survived a battle of War. Can still cry and feel the pain of..
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HONOR GUARD
Putting the ‘HONOR’ in Honor Guard
Bedford, TX
The Post 379 Honor Guard's primary mission is to represent The American Legion at all public, official and unofficial ceremonies..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Great War A Soldier's View
Diane discovered a WWI veteran’s photographs with captions and as Illustrator and Author, published: The Great War, A Soldier’s View...
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Soldiers Wish Elk Hunt
Bella Vista, AR
On Oct. 6, 2016, at a Soldiers Wish fundraiser in Tulsa, Okla., I bid on and won a 5-day elk..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Veterans attend the National WWII Land, Sea, and Air Expo
Houma , LA
Houma, La. On Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, the National WWII Museum, Peoples Health, the Terrebonne Council on Aging and Lenox..
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Legion award survives Midway
Silver Spring, MD
On June 5, 1940, a 20-year-old redheaded midshipman marched briskly across the U.S. Naval Academy parade ground in Annapolis, Md.,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Syllables of Rain
“Syllables of Rain” (a postwar veteran story) by D.S. Lliteras “Syllables of Rain (Rainbow Ridge Books, 152 pp., $16.95, paper) is..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Philip J. Roers
Alexandria , MN
Philip J. Roers was honored locally for being in the Legion for 70 years. He served on USS Dane in..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Post 176 Oktoberfest
Springfield, VA
Post 176 held their Friday night dinner in honor of the German Oktoberfest. The largest turnout for a Friday Night..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Army tales
Girard, IL
I enlisted in the Army on the Delayed Entry Program on 20 Nov 1976, while I was still a senior..
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VOLUNTEERING
Northern California American Legion Posts Brotherhood is VERY STRONG!
Campbell, CA
Here's a Story I wanted to share with you. Just thought you might want to know what myself and American Legion..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Last Man Club at World Series game 5
The #LastManClub movie made a special appearance at the #WorldSeriesGame5 last night. ⚾ #WorldSeries #EarnHistory #Astros #MLB Last Man..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Veteran
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
You are My Brave Veteran Soldier Eyes
The Veteran Soul lives on always. Papa fought in the extreme cold. Memories of you and me. Stills his companion nightmares on battling..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Forever Soldier Friendship Love
A soldier heart guarding the gates of heaven. My brother. My best friend. Enough said. Embarking on angel duty. Enough said. Did you all hear What..
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Crossing borders, Part II
Beatty , NV
Several disabled veterans accompanied a group of Department of Mexico Legion members and members of the Pahrump Valley 4 Wheelers..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
I'll Take the Old Guys
I'LL TAKE THE OLD GUYS White fringed brows holding precious thoughts of yesterdays. Delicate, tenacious white pillars..
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Treating a patient in the war zone
Nashville, TN
Eight years ago I met Richard, when he was but a teenager. Our friend’s amazing son always wanted a military..
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5K Fun Run
RIVERSIDE, CA
On April 1, 2017, our post volunteered with Grove Community Church as a way to promote membership as well as..
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Night to Remember Veterans (USVETS)
RIVERSIDE, CA
On Sept. 22, 2017, our post participated in a Night to Remember Veterans fundraiser. We worked closely with the USVETS..
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Post 951 Veterans Football Classic
RIVERSIDE, CA
On Sept. 1, 1017, our post organized and planned a Veterans Appreciation Game at Rubidoux High School. This game was..
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Shoe drive for homeless veterans
RIVERSIDE, CA
American Legion Fellowship Post 951 and the Girl Scouts joined up to support the homeless veterans staying in transitional housing..
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Makeover of veterans shelter break room
RIVERSIDE, CA
Thank you to Home Depot for donating the paint to American Legion Post 951. The residence at the transitional housing..
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Steak dinner for shelter veterans
RIVERSIDE, CA
American Legion Fellowship Post 951 and the Grove Community Church sponsored four veterans to a steak dinner and inspirational speaker...
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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 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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