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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Quilt of Valor ceremony
Greenville, SC
At the general meeting of Post 271, Mauldin, S.C., on Nov. 8, 2022, Post Commander Ken Hinkle, awarded me and..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Never let us forget that “freedom is not free”
Leland, NC
Leland American Legion Post 68 honors John E. Jacobs by ensuring he is and will be always remembered. He was..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
American Legion Post 105 Family attends Four Chaplains' Mass
Kearny, NJ
Belleville's American Legion Post 105, Sons of The American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105, and members of the American Legion Auxiliary..
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African Americans in USCG
Shreveport, LA
See a small portion of my CG history as a Black Coast Guardsman, a First in CG history. Subject matter..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A lifetime of flying
Dallas, TX
"A lifetime of flying" by Ralph Vincent Edward Van Kerkhove, retired major of the U.S. Air Force and captain with..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
County veterans attend PACT Act workshop at American Legion in Canton, Ga.
Canton, GA
At this past year’s “Adopt a Vet” Breakfast with Santa, a new member to American Legion Post 45 in Canton,..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
District 21 holds annual Oratorical Contest
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator American Legion District 21 in Alabama held the annual Oratorical Contest on Feb...
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Women Veterans Post 1214 donates to Honor Flight of the Ozarks
Springfield, MO
Women Veterans of SW Missouri American Legion Post 1214 in Springfield presented Honor Flight of the Ozarks with a check..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Women veterans post supports local Quilts of Valor program
Springfield, MO
Women Veterans of SW Missouri American Legion Post 1214 in Springfield presented the Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild's Quilts of Valor..
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OTHER
Four Chaplains remembrance ceremony
Camp Humphreys, South Korea, OT
On Feb. 3, 2023, Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 and Lewis L. Millett Post 38 conducted a joint Four..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
American Legion of Puerto Rico honors Gold Medal “Borinqueneer”
Rincon, PR, OT
The American Legion of Puerto Rico, working with the Motorcycle Association of the 65th Infantry Regiment, is helping to reach..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Honoring service and its impact on history
Arlington, VA
Free Air Berlin: Of a Wall and a Walnut Tree A Synopsis The beginning of the Berlin Wall story occurs in the..
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OTHER
Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at basic leader course at NCO Academy, South..
Camp Humphreys, South Korea, OT
William L. Scafe, first vice commander of American Legion Post 38, on Feb. 1, 2023 attended the graduation of the..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Honoring my grandpa
Escondido , CA
Last summer I did some cleanup work around St. Paul Cemetery in Litroe/Marion LA, where many of my ancestors are..
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OTHER
As a veteran of 9/11
Sayreville, NJ
I served onboard USS O'Brien. After the World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists, we were the first ship to..
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WWII STORY
First Black officer in the USMC
Ormond Beach, FL
Fredrick C. Branch was commissioned on Nov. 25, 1945. He retired in 1955 at the rank of captain. He passed..
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OTHER
In the perimeter bunker
Camano Island, WA
When I was in Vietnam, a member of the 7th Air Calvary HHD, I'd get demerits for various issues that..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Dr. R. LeWayne Johnson, PHD, LLM, JD, honored by Marquis Who's Who for academic..
Kissimmee , FL
Dr. R. LeWayne Johnson, PHD, LLM, JD has been included in "Marquis Who's Who." As in all Who's Who biographical..
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OTHER
Post 21 first vice commander raises awareness at dance competition
The Colony, TX
Most people say public speaking is the scariest thing they can think of. Imagine ballroom dancing in front of a..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
American Legion 105 Family in NJ donates $1,000 of Girl Scout cookies to our..
Belleville, NJ
American Legion Post 105 and Sons of The American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105 made the day a little sweeter by..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Department of Colorado Firefighter of the Year
Longmont, CO
Congratulations to Casey Venafro of Castle Rock FD! He was named American Legion Department of Colorado Firefighter of the Year..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Remembering and recovering MIAs
Newport, OR
The Marines have landed. By Don Weber On Dec. 17, 2022, three Marines arrived at the beach in Newport, Ore., after walking..
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OTHER
Legionnaire donates blood 300 times
Milwaukie , OR
Milwaukie Post 180 Legionnaire Ken Dale has reached a significant milestone in supporting the American Red Cross Blood Donation Program...
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LEGION RIDERS
Horizon City American Legion Post 598 Riders benefit run
El Paso, TX
I am Sam Cobos, historian for the Riders and vice commander for SAL. I am attempting to advertise to all..
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OTHER
County executive exclaims "Welcome Home"
Mayville, NY
Mayville, N.Y.: In a complete reversal of climate and 50 years in the future, Vietnam and other veterans of Chautauqua..
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OTHER
Schulenburg (Texas) American Legion Post 143 completes move of Civil War veteran’s headstone
Schulenburg, TX
Milton Frazer entered the hostilities of the Civil War on July 30, 1861. He enlisted as a captain with Company..
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OTHER
Run/walk to bring awareness to violence, raise money for youth charities
Birmingham, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator The American Legion Family of District 21 in Alabama will host a Stop..
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BASEBALL
American Legion Post 911 Baseball registration opens
Hoover, AL
Registration has opened for the Over-the-Mountain American Legion Baseball team, sponsored by Ryan Winslow Post 911. This year will be the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Wellness event with Warrior Strong
On Jan. 15, 2023, American Legion Post 59, along with other veteran organizations, hosted a Wellness Event that included yoga..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
World War II veteran to pass 102 mark! He answered the country’s call. Let’s..
Cranston, RI
Cranston, RI (Jan. 21,2023) WWII Navy veteran Don Mellor will turn 102 on Feb. 22 this year. And if you..
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