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WWII STORY

First annual commemoration of end of World War II

East Hartford, CT

On Sept. 18, Post 2 Historian Neal Supranovich escorted Joe Caminiti, a World War II Iwo..

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American Legion Post 558 member receives Quilt of Valor

Malta Bend, MO

American Legion Post 558 member Earle Spencer was honored for his military service with a Quilt of Valor, awarded at..

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Veterans compete in 26th annual Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta

Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Rowing Foundation, located at 1003 British St., Cleveland, held the 26th annual Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta on..

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BE THE ONE

BeTheOne support group at Post 2 in Maryland, helping veterans and first responders since..

Baltimore, MD

Our Mahool Potts American Legion Post 2 in Baltimore was named after James Edgar Potts, the first Maryland soldier KIA..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Fred Brock Post 828 celebrates 75 years with Diamond Anniversary dinner, show

San Antonio, TX

SAN ANTONIO – (Oct. 15, 2022) – Members, guests and supporters of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 gathered at..

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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Post 166 (Goose Creek, S.C.) selected as one of 75 sites for 9/11 Day..

Goose Creek, SC

Global Youth Justice, Inc. and co-partner Federal Agency AmeriCorps 9/11 Day held the second annual 9/11 Day Flag of Honor..

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POST TREASURES

Post 100-year celebration

Denmark, WI

This summer Post 363 celebrated 100 years of service in the community.

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

It's our code

IT’S OUR CODE By Ed Creamer On Aug. 30, 2006, Marine Col. F. Brooke Nihart, 87, executed his orders to report for..

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Three Auxiliary members turn 100 years young

Elmhurst, IL

THB Unit 187, Elmhurst American Legion Auxiliary, is proud to announce that three of our current and active members are..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Gahanna American Legion Post 797 receives 2022 Best of Gahanna Award

Gahanna, OH

Gahanna Award Program Honors the Achievement GAHANNA October 10, 2022 -- Gahanna American Legion Post 797 (https://www.al797oh.org) has been selected for..

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POW/MIA flag at USAG Casey South Korea

Seoul, South Korea, OT

William Beatty, Legionnaire of Lewis L. Millett Post 38 in South Korea, replaced the old POW/MIA flag on U.S. Army..

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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY

Sgt. Thomas Ravenell's wedding, Charleston, S.C., 1953

Denton, MD

My uncle, Sgt. Thomas Ravenell, served with also-pictured Cpl. Leroy Myers and the Montford Point Marines at the Chosin Reservoir..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Amityville American Legion Pipe Band nominated as lead bagpipe band for D-Day commemoration ceremonies..

Massapequa, NY

On behalf of Historic Programs (https://www.historicprograms.org) and the D-Day Committee, the Amityville American Legion Pipe Band has been nominated as..

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High school artists create cards to thank veterans

Hoover, AL

Art students at an area high school have created greeting cards thanking veterans for their service to America. And Ryan Winslow..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Korean War veteran honored for 60 years of service with American Legion

Canandaigua, NY

Sporting a fresh haircut and a patriotic boutonnière on his lapel, a Korean War veteran who turns 90 this December..

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Veterans home gets new BBQ and generator

Squaw Valley, CA

On Sept. 19, 2022, American Legion Squaw Valley Post 621 donated to the Fresno Veterans Home. The Squaw Valley post has..

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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Team Alabama

Hackleburg , AL

On Oct. 7-9, 2022, Sonny James Post/Unit 165 joined the American Legion Department of Alabama Disaster Relief Team to deliver..

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HONOR GUARD

NE Post 630 assists with Welcome Home Veterans event

Blue Ash, OH

On Sept. 28, NE Post 630 helped the Hospice of Cincinnati and the City of Blue Ash put on a..

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WWII STORY

World War II veteran turns 100

Lomira, WI

A longtime American Legion member, Edward Kelroy, turns 100 on Oct. 11, 2022. Edward was born on the Kelroy..

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BE THE ONE

North Country Veteran and Active Service-Member Suicide Prevention Coalition

Alexandria Bay, NY

I attended my first suicide prevention outreach in support of the Carthage VFW's suicide walk along with several other members..

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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

Striving to make an impact for relief after Hurricane Ian

Midway, GA

George K. Gannam American Legion Post 184 in Thunderbolt, Ga., holds tight to its members. And Lance Farago is one..

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BE THE ONE

Finding purpose again

Savannah, GA

How can we make changes for veterans without knowing what we have been through? Each time this year I visit a..

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VOLUNTEERING

Colorado SAL sergeant-at-arms recognized for relief efforts

Firestone, CO

Colorado Detachment Sergeant-at-Arms Teddy Kuntz (Firestone Squadron 1985) received the National American Legion Auxiliary Good Deed Award for his project..

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