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Chapter 684 provides escort for War on Terror memorial exhibit
Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest is a relatively small California high desert city that is tucked away in the Indian Wells Valley, with a..
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Vietnam's Playground
Whittier, NC
Lost my brother Nick last March to cancer, we both served, Nick was a Seabee. Wrote a story in his..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Wall of Honor
Johnston, OH
On Aug. 22, 2015, Johnston, Ohio, Post 254 had a huge day. We dedicated our new memorial, celebrated Purple Heart..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Hurricane Katrina song
Ocean Springs, MS
A great-granddaughter of a Medal of Honor recipient remembers Hurricane Katrina that struck the Mississippi coast on Aug. 29, 2005:..
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FAMILY LEGACY
A tribute to Lt. Gen. Jonathan O. Seaman
Ocean Springs, MS
A Tribute to Lt. Gen. Jonathan O. Seaman, West Point '34, World War II and Vietnam veteran: Vietnam 50th..
2,790 views
VOLUNTEERING
WWII group from Kansas enjoys Honor Flight reunion
Hiawatha, KS
Recently American Legion Post #66 of Hiawatha, KS was the host of a reunion for several local World War II..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A pilot's story from World War II
Topsfield, MA
On Sept. 21, 1945, about three weeks after VJ Day, I was a pilot on the USS Ranger, a pre-war..
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Homer White Post 66 Annual Scholarship Dinner
Hiawatha, KS
On Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, the American Legion Post 66 Honor Guard hosted a dinner for scholarship recipients and family..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
In his 70s, Legionnaire earns black belt, beats cancer third time
Monticello, MN
About five years ago, Legionnaire Ray Dinius embarked on one of his greatest adventures yet, and he claims it helped..
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OTHER
"Every Hero Has a Story"
Natoma, KS
"Every Hero Has a Story" is scheduled for Labor Day, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the American..
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OTHER
"Walk in their Footsteps..." War Memorial Exhibit
Crawfordsville, IN
Come join the Montgomery County Historical Society at Lane Place Nov. 6-25, 2015, and honor those who served throughout the..
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VOLUNTEERING
American Legion Post 555 Calls Bingo at VA Long Beach
Midway City, CA
MIDWAY CITY, Calif., Aug. 21, 2015 – “Call B-9” one veteran shouted. “No, call N-35,” yelled another. ..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fishing For Freedom
Atlanta, GA
My name is Master Sergeant Patricia Baisden and I am a Bronze Star Afghanistan Disabled Veteran that served God, Country..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
A cry for help and a blessing received
Atlanta, GA
Here is how two American Legion posts located in Atlanta and Dallas, Ga., combined their efforts to help a disabled..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial Park, Townsend, Mont.
Townsend, MT
Across from the County Court House is Memorial Park, to honor Broadwater County veterans who served in World War I,..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
West Coast may become home to one of the original Iwo Jima monuments
Corona del Mar, CA
Photo courtesy of Iwo Jima West Monument/Operation Home of the Brave | On May 22, Iwo Jima veterans gather about..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
1st NAVY SEALs
The stunning 2011 operation against Osama bin Laden put the Navy SEALs in the forefront of American lore. I’m sure..
2,962 views
OTHER
Post 1214 honors women veterans on Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
Springfield, MO
Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri Post 1214, a new American Legion post in Springfield, Mo., held a special ceremony on..
3,551 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
The Epitome of a Blue Cap Legionnaire
San Diego, CA
Tom Bradford, Chula Vista Post 434, Department of California, is presented a star as the 2015 22nd District "Legionnaire of..
3,472 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Our Flag-My Flag
Ammon, ID
Our Flag-My Flag By Eleta Creutz Aug. 8, 2015 I stand with others, hand over my heart, saying joyously, “I..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Purple Heart Monument in Freeland, Pa
Freeland, PA
This Purple Heart Monument was erected and dedicated by the Freeland, Pa., American Legion Post 473 and the Freeland, Pa.,..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial Day parade grand marshals feature women veterans
Middleborough, MA
Michelle Hamilton and Mary Standish, Vietnam-era veterans and members of the Womens Memorial Committee, stand with the grand marshals of..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Women veterans featured in Memorial Day parade
Middleborough, MA
Mary Standish, Senior Vice Commander, American Legion Post 64 carried the American flag in the Middleboro 2015 Memorial Day parade..
3,309 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Women Veterans Memorial in Middleborough, Mass.
Middleborough, MA
Middleborough Veterans Agent Paul Provencher reached out to four women veterans to discuss the idea of having a memorial honoring..
3,315 views
OTHER
U.S. Air Force, 818th CDS, 461st Bomb Wing
Pittstown, NY
I was at Lincoln AFB from 1963 to 1965. I worked the ramp and the missile sites. Then I was..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Encounter at the Grave
Encounter at the grave I waited fifty years for this day. To be standing by your final resting place. I drove over six..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
OLD GLORY
OLD GLORY I’ve always been so proud to be The symbol of equality. I’ve stood for all that’s right and free And men lay..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Tour of Honor documentary takes off
Cambria, CA
Brothers Carlos and Kyle Plummer have been making movies together since about 2008. They said they started by producing backyard..
3,285 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
My Three Sons, 1976 #MyUSFlag
Milford, MI
This is how our sons dressed for the Bicentennial celebration of our nation.
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Infantryman
Folks... I served in the Army from 1968-1970. I spent most of 1969 as a combat correspondent with the 1st..
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