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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Sherwood Eagle Scout creates an American flag drop box
Sherwood, OR
This is a story that appeared in the American Legion (Sherwood, Ore.) Post 56 July-August newsletter. "The Story Behind..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
CSI or CIS television show
After viewing television series C.S.I. with Mark Harmon they continue to portray military and veterans as criminals and are profiting..
2,777 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Military family
Alamosa, CO
My family has a longtime military background. My father was career Air Force and his father career Army. My father..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Pierce brothers
Henderson, NV
At the start of WWII my father, H.E.
Pierce, had three years in the Army Air Corps. His brothers..
3,498 views
OTHER
3rd Annual Unserviceable Flag Retirement Ceremony
Chula Vista, CA
American Legion Post 434 Honors Old Glory. Please visit our YouTube video at https://youtu.be/lURGktV7KzE.
3,998 views
DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT
The American Legion Extension Institute
THE AMERICAN LEGION EXTENSION INSTITUTE goes to the Department of California. The first class was held on June 24, 2016,..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Support for a fallen sailor's young daughter
New Port Richey, FL
My younger brother lost his battle with cancer; it was never proven that he might have been exposed while on..
3,655 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Youth recognized for assistance to Post 66
Kennett, MO
Samuel T. Adams Post 66 in Kennett, Mo., recognized Scout groups and the Kennett High School Key Club for their..
4,145 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Poppies & Roses
Dear Editors, I wrote this poem in honor of those who have passed on due to the effects of exposure..
3,290 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Weekend to Remember
He is too modest to tell his story but he has given me permission to share with others. It..
3,199 views
OTHER
The son they never had, and lost
Haines City, FL
During WW2 my grandparents in Amarillo, Texas, opened their home to servicemembers in training in their area. Their favorite visitor..
2,556 views
LEGION RIDERS
The "Hot Shot"
Haines City, FL
I began riding in 1959 while in the Air Force serving in central France. Within three and a half..
2,730 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Forgotten Warriors
I am a ninety one year old veteran of WWII who feels that those of us who fought in the..
3,185 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honoring WWII Vets
http://www.mywindsornow.com/news/21765377-113/good-for-you-world-war-ii-veterans-steal
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Eagle Scout Veterans Memorial dedication and Flag Day ceremony
Hollidaysburg, PA
A Veterans Memorial dedication and Flag Day ceremony were held at American Legion Park in Hollidaysburg, Pa., on Flag Day,..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Post 96 hosts Flag Day disposal event
Belington, WV
By Sara Harris for The Inter-Mountain Elkins, WV Belington American Legion Post 96 and members of the community gathered on Tuesday, June..
3,707 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Control
Is it happening? is it coming? rush to my head pause. wait. pause. listen. blank/stop/blank/stop it's here its taking me heart racing vision…unclear pounding in..
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OTHER
The best scout he ever had
Wellfleet, MA
I’m retired after serving 41 years in law enforcement (20 years NYPD, ending my career there as a lieutenant, then..
3,395 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
BLUE PRINT FOR SUCCESS
BLUE PRINT FOR SUCCESS is a reading and studying program that will indeed lead to a successful business if one..
2,780 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
AFJROTC cadets receive American Legion medals
Vonore, TN
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets in Bitburg, Germany, recently received American Legion medals from East Tennessee...
4,479 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Columbia Falls revitalizes Memorial Wall
Columbia Falls , MT
An idle wall to honor vets has been restarted. The VFW post was disbanded and given to our post. Three..
3,399 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Why Veterans Should Vote
During the midterm election in 2014, I organized a “Get out the Vote” project for the Louisiana post 13. We..
3,483 views
HONOR GUARD
The Veterans Honor Guard dedicates itself to service
Bruceton, TN
Members of The American Legion, AM VETS and the VFW in the Parker's Crossroads, Tenn., area have associated themselves together..
3,560 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Oath
I, Marilyn Whitmore, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all..
2,632 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial Day ceremony at Knight Field, Yongsan Garrison, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea, CA
1st Vice Commander William Wight, Col. Lewis L. Millett Post 38, Seoul, South Korea, participated and represented The American Legion..
4,346 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Tales From The Deep
$15 selling price. Non-fiction 5.5” x 8.5” paperback. 154 pages. Glossy color cover. Black and white interior. Now available..
2,894 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My Story re 9-11 Attack on the Pentagon
This is my story I have told about how my day was when the Pentagon was attacked on Sept. 11,..
2,701 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Veteran spaghetti dinner
Sequim, WA
This story is about a group of Lions who were veterans and wanted to do something for vets in our..
3,542 views
MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
What did I get myself into?
In January 1967, just after high school, I enlisted in the United States Air Force. I was assigned to Amarillo..
2,729 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veterans' Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Veterans’ Law enforcement Appreciation Day I organized a veterans’ Appreciation Day for local Law enforcement agencies to show veteran support and..
3,424 views
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