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America: A Treasure in the World
I have always felt that being born in America, and in her most beautiful state (Tennessee), is akin to winning..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope
Montpelier, OH
I started my 100 Miles for Hope today with 12 miles on the Exercycle.
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LEGION RIDERS
Law Enforcement Appreciation Ride
Spearfish, SD
WE THANK YOU! SPEARFISH, SD – The Black Hills Chapter of American Legion Riders Post 264 rode with flags flying high..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope
Washington, DC
Sons of The American Legion National Commander Clint Bolt starts his "100 Miles for Hope" campaign in Washington, D.C.
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Bleeding Spirits
Bleeding Spirits is a clear-eyed recounting of a veteran's experience during the deadliest year of armed conflict in Vietnam and..
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VOLUNTEERING
“Always Veterans Day” thanks to Lap Robes for Veterans
Rochester, NY
On Nov. 11, 2019, a community center on the shores of Lake Ontario in Rochester, N.Y., was filled to capacity..
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100 MILES
#100milesforhope
Avon , IN
Aug. 3, and here I go! As a retired female Army veteran, I am going the 100 miles for..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope
Esbon, KS
I started today, 8/3/2020. I already have 2 miles in and it is only 09:00.
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WWII STORY
Newly wed on a momentous day
Corbett, OR
James R. Baker served in the U.S. Navy 1943-1545, He married Ardis C. Mershon June 6, 1944. My parents were high..
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OTHER
Buffalo (Minn.) Post 270 hosts car shows
Buffalo, MN
During this time of social distancing and staying home, Buffalo American Legion Post 270 in Minnesota decided to take advantage..
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VOLUNTEERING
Flowers for vets and the sick
Batesville, IN
Tom Renck of Batesville American Legion Post 271 has a unique opportunity to help a friend with a mission to..
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OTHER
Pointe Du Hoc
Slaughter, LA
Pilgrim at Pointe du Hoc White Cliffs of Heaven, rising from the sea That's how I saw them from the ship Before..
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VOLUNTEERING
Fundraising "Cash-4-Trash" program
Murphy, NC
Murphy American Legion Post 96 on community pride American Legion Post 96, Murphy, N.C., and our members would like to..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion Post 109: The 3 Amigos
Gaffney, SC
Three veterans, age 73, started a Facebook page called "The 3 Amigos." They have known each other since junior high..
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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
Post that lobbied for the LEGION Act receives red-lined copy of act
Frederick, MD
Francis Scott Key Post 11 of Frederick, Md., proudly framed and put on display a red-lined copy of the bill..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dr. Robert Gjertson
My father was drafted in the summer of 1941, and assigned to Cavalry. He used to regale my brother..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Deadly SNAFU, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
A thoroughly researched investigative journey, George Swimmer’s “Deadly S.N.A.F.U., Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.” spells out the irrefutable scientific..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post honors 75-year-continuous member
Castleton, VT
On July 12, at a joint meeting of the Legion Family at Crippen Fellows Post 50 in Castleton, Vt., George..
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WWII STORY
KP kapers
Mount Prospect, IL
I remember when I was at Camp Crowder, Mo., taking my basic training in January 1946. If you had to..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
House for homeless female veteran
Parma, OH
"Ride With Valor" 501(c)(3) is rehabbing a house in Cleveland, to be awarded to a homeless female veteran and her..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Pioneer Award presented in Missouri's 10th District
St Louis, MO
Despite the many issues facing recruitment these days, two members of Missouri's 10th District set out to defy the odds..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Post 367 (Ripley, Ohio) leads Veterans Food Pantry drive
Ripley, OH
Ripley, Ohio, American Legion Post 367 Commander Marion Sidwell, and President Kathy Rice of the Post 367 Auxiliary, responded positively..
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MY U.S. FLAG
We're all in this together
PERRYSBURG, OH
With the Perrysburg, Ohio, Way Library being closed because of the recent coronavirus, library program director Lisa Richard thought up..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
West Haven, Conn., World War I Memorial
West Haven, CT
When I was a child in the '50s we would watch the parade on Memorial Day. Afterwards people would gather..
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OTHER
Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 provides flag education for adults
Eagan, MN
On July 9, Daniel R. Olsen American Legion Post 594 conducted a U.S. flag education presentation at the monthly meeting..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Freedom and Liberty: The Price We Pay!"
The price we pay for our freedom is not contained in a man’s wallet, Nor is liberty a currency found in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Remember Me (The Fallen Soldier)
After retiring from the U.S. Army, I pursued my passion as a singer/songwriter. Having seen death in Vietnam, I..
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POST TREASURES
Post 18 (Department of California) initial application
Visalia, CA
I have been a member of American Legion Post 18 in Visalia, Calif., for one year now. I recently became..
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WWII STORY
"Memoirs of a Merchant Marine"
Wolcott, CT
MY WORLD WAR II STORY "Memoirs of a Merchant Marine" By John F. Keane Like many children who grew up during the Great..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Fourth of July: Chas P. Rowe American Legion Post 30 Pomona
Chas P. Rowe American Legion Post 30 Pomona of the Elegant, 18th District in Southern California partnered with the beautiful..
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