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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
He Charged Alone: World War I Medal of Honor Recipient Private First Class Frank..
The second-bravest man in the Army was how newspapers across the country characterized Private First Class Frank Gaffney in June..
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OTHER
Honoring a World War II veteran
BRISTOL, CT
On a Saturday afternoon in June, a longtime member of American Legion Post 2, while surrounded by his family, friends..
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WOMEN VETERANS
TEXAS-5th District Officers Received Special Congressional Recognition
Dallas, TX
On June 12, 2022, American Legion-Department of Texas 5th District made history by recognizing and honoring the 3 Women District..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A tribute to my friend, Wayne Nichols, WWII Navy hero
I want to tell you about my friend Wayne Nichols, a WWII hero. Wayne was just 17 when the..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
American Legion Post 90 uses booths to help recruit members
Cape Coral, FL
The American Legion of SW Florida Post 90 Marketing Committee staffed booths at trade shows and festivals and recruited members..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Department of Missouri bestows Distinguished Service Award
Fenton (St. Louis), MO
First presented in 1921, The American Legion's Distinguished Service Award was a tribute to those who made the greatest contributions..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
He Was a Good Teammate
Starting at the upper left corner and then clockwise: Curt Brown (Army), John Olsen (Navy), Bob Crawford (Navy), John Goodwin..
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100 MILES
The right challenge at the right time
Madison, WI
As soon as word got out about 100 Miles for Hope, members of Post 501 went into action. We decided..
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WWII STORY
ANB (Alaska Native Brotherhood), ANS (Alaska Native Sisterhood) honor Sitka Code Talkers
Sitka, AK
Created on Tuesday, 28 June 2022. 23:19 By ARIADNE WILL Sentinel Staff Writer After a six-month wait due to COVID-19, a small ceremony..
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WOMEN VETERANS
Finding That Moment with Heal Her Art
Phoenix, AZ
by Beth Liechti Johnson (American Legion member) On the Saturday morning when I showed up at American Legion Post..
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WWII STORY
Memories of Pearl Harbor and a final farewell
Lynchburg, VA
The United States of America recently memorialized the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The news was full..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Tippah County Veterans Memorial Park
A Six-Year-Old Dream Comes True It all began in 2015 when some members of Ripley, Miss., American Legion Post 81 started..
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HONOR GUARD
Post 106 member and honor guard veteran publishes biography at 84
Trenton, GA
Christian Editing and Design is proud to announce that local Trenton, Ga., resident Gary Dean Bell, has published his first book..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
"What she means to me!" by Michael E. Barker
Houston, TX
This song was submitted to me by a radio partner here at KSEV Radio 700 AM.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhOI1pt5c2w A tribute to..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Books by Ashland, Pa., veteran
Ashland, PA
Easy Riders, Orphans in the Barn, Redneck Dystopia books by David Xu on Barnes & Noble, etc. Army vet, 30 years
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WWII STORY
U.S. Military Commanders and Aircraft on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii, December 7, 1941
Williamstown, NJ
This is my first book published, and the book is available for purchase. You can email me and I will..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Paying it forward
Wilmington , VT
It was 1974, and Walter White had an idea that he kept to himself; this idea came about when he..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
China: Coronavirus and the Loss of Freedoms
From the standpoint of a lad, Li Meixin, who the author met in 1979, we examine the coronaviruses SARS 2003,..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Armed Forces Day Blood Drive 2022
Sellersburg, IN
On Armed Forces Day, Wilbur M. Ruby Post 204, Sellersburg, Ind., hosted a blood drive provided by the Red Cross..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day Observance Ceremony, May 30, 2022
Sellersburg, IN
On May 30, 2022, Wilbur M. Ruby Post 204, Sellersburg, Ind., had a Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at Wilkerson Park..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Bill Totten's luck
Alexis, IL
Some call them everyday miracles. Some call it coincidence. Some view it as synchronicity – the simultaneous occurrence of seemingly..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Great balls of fire!
Fenton (St. Louis), MO
How do you get a group of military veterans of all different ages together and have them agree on a..
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BOYS STATE
Incoming dean of UT-Austin's School of Law speaks at Texas Boys State
San Antonio, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (June 16, 2022) – Robert “Bobby” Chesney, the incoming dean for the University of Texas’ School of..
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HONOR GUARD
Richland American Legion Post 548 honor guard
Bakerstown, PA
Richland American Legion Post 548 is pictured on the steps of the Richland Township Community Park "Veterans Memorial." The picture was..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Fred Brock Post 828 holds Joint Installations of Officers Ceremony
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (June 21, 2022) – Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828 Family held their Joint Installations of..
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OTHER
Malta Bend American Legion Post 558 member awarded Quilt of Valor®
Malta Bend, MO
Rick Darling, a longtime member of Malta Bend Memorial Post 558, was awarded a Quilt of Valor® at Monday night’s..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
My story
Franklin, TN
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Post 240 (Daleville, Va.) accomplishments
The year is almost half over. So far in 2022 we have: Sponsored a Red Cross blood drive and collected 25..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Lenny's Korean Conflict Days
Humboldt, SD
I have published a book about my two years in the Army (1952-1954). It is available on Amazon, with the..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
American Legion Post 110 (Virginia Beach, Va.) observes 2022 Flag Day
Virginia Beach, VA
SSgt Robert C. Melberg, USA, American Legion Post 110 held a national Flag Day ceremony for residents and staff of..
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