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BASIC TRAINING MEMORIES
Basic training served me well
I arrived at Great Lakes Naval Training Center (NTC) Dec. 14, 1954 as an 18-year-old. I had traveled overnight via..
1st. Lt. William R. Preddy, fighter pilot
MY HERO, OUR STORY
1st. Lt. William R. Preddy, fighter pilot
Clarksville, VA
Bill Preddy was following in the footsteps of his famous and older brother, George. He was flying the P-51 Mustang..
Maj. George E. Preddy Jr. - top Mustang ace
MY HERO, OUR STORY
Maj. George E. Preddy Jr. - top Mustang ace
Greensboro, VA
Maj. George E. Preddy Jr., USAAF “I have never met a man of such intense desire to excel. George Preddy was..
My Grandfather fallen in the Great War in Italy
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My Grandfather fallen in the Great War in Italy
Hi, I’m from Italy and I read the magazine (special Edition The Great War 100) in the Senior Center of..
American Legion Post 79, Snoqualmie, Wash., honors veterans on Memorial Day
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
American Legion Post 79, Snoqualmie, Wash., honors veterans on Memorial Day
Snoqualmie, WA
American Legion Post 79 in Snoqualmie, Wash., honored the fallen from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and..
MY HERO, OUR STORY
A cousin's legacy
Venice, FL
Clearly displayed in my parents’ home was a large photograph of my father’s first cousin (my first cousin once removed),..
Remembering our veteran conflicts
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Remembering our veteran conflicts
Orange, CA
American Legion Orange Post 132 is very proud to have its own museum. A veteran and history lover, Leo Ouellette is..
MY HERO, OUR STORY
My dad, my hero
Cherry Hill , NJ
My dad Ralph DeFlaviis enlisted in the Navy to serve his country in 1943 during WWII. He completed his training..
The story of Post 19 namesake James O. Hall
FAMILY LEGACY
The story of Post 19 namesake James O. Hall
Jennings, LA
Post 19 of The American Legion Department of Louisiana is named after Captain James O. Hall, United States Army. ..
Jennings National Guard unit served in World War I
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Jennings National Guard unit served in World War I
Jennings, LA
The United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917, over 100 years ago. At that time, the..
Veterans treated to boat ride
HELPING
Veterans treated to boat ride
St. Charles , IL
On Thursday, June 15, 21 veterans from Hines VA Hospital, DuPage Convalescent Center and Heritage Woods Retirement Facility of Batavia,..
FAMILY LEGACY
My family helped me receive vet's benefits
Ames, IA
My oldest brother Milt served as an aircraft mechanic in the Army Air Corps during WWII, and oldest sister Dorotha..
Post 19 member wins Department-Level Blue Cap Award
HONOR & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 19 member wins Department-Level Blue Cap Award
Jennings, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 8-11, Glenn McFarlain (left) from James O. Hall..
Post 19 nominee is Department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
HONOR & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 19 nominee is Department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Jennings, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 8-11, Officer Trevor Bullock (center) of the Jennings..
Post 19 Member wins department-level Post Publicity Chairman of the Year Award
HONOR & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 19 Member wins department-level Post Publicity Chairman of the Year Award
Jennings, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 8-11, John W. Louviere Jr. (center) from James..
GI Bill led to military and civilian career in health-care administration
GI BILL
GI Bill led to military and civilian career in health-care administration
Charlotte, NC
I enlisted in 1966 during the Vietnam War in the United States Air Force and was assigned duties as an..
GI BILL
GI Bill warning and win
Chicago, IL
In 1970 I entered the IT computer world with no electronics or programming background. I needed both. The company provided..
GI BILL
How the GI Bill helped me
Surgoinsville, TN
In late 1967 I received an early drop of about two months in order to attend college. I received my..
GI BILL
USMC (r) 1969-1975, honorable discharge, no benefits
Augusta , GA
VIETNAM hung over my head every day until I was discharged. Eighteen years old, a plane flight from New York's Kennedy..
GI BILL
GI Bill a broken promise
Abilene, TX
When I went in the Air Force in 1974 the original GI Bill was still in effect. By the time..
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Never volunteer???
Chicago, IL
In 1943 when I was a senior in high school in Chicago, naval ace Joe Foss came to our school..
GI Bill
GI BILL
GI Bill
Sterling , VA
My name is SSG Mery (retired). My story that I'd like to share is simple. After spending 25 years and..
GI BILL
How the GI Bill led to a 44-year career with computers
Peachtree Corners, GA
I graduated from high school in 1953. I attended the University of Texas. This was my first time away..
GI BILL
Help with school and home buying
Snyder, CO
I used VA loan benefits twice on the home I still live in. It also helped me get through grad..
A Double Dose of Hard Luck
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Double Dose of Hard Luck
"A Double Dose of Hard Luck" is the true story of Charles Harrison, born in Oklahoma in 1921. ..
GI BILL
Long road home
Edina, MN
A series of events came about when I was supposed to be discharged on Dec. 28. The old GI Bill..
BASIC TRAINING MEMORIES
Boot camp, 1965
It all started at 5 a.m. when the recruiter picked me up at my parents’ house for the three-hour drive..
BASIC TRAINING MEMORIES
Truly a small world
When I received my “greeting” from our local draft board in 1952, I was ready for it since three of..
Fessin' up
BASIC TRAINING MEMORIES
Fessin' up
In 1964 I was a 21-year-old country boy from Hartsville, Ind., near Columbus. I had just graduated from high school..
BASIC TRAINING MEMORIES
Faithful are the wounds of a friend
I saw the truth of this observation, recorded in Proverbs chapter 27, verse 6 of the Holy Bible, demonstrated in..

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