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Huh! WWll vet at a hearing aid counter
Collbran , CO
“Huh” By Jim Kenshalo Veterans Day 2020 Last year, I found myself killing a little time in a line at the hearing-aid..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
American Soldiers Liberated My Dad
The year 2020 will be remembered for many significant events, including the 75th anniversary of the end of World War..
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HONOR GUARD
Honoring those who honor our veterans with a final salute
Danville, PA
Danville American Legion Honor Guards Honoring Veterans With Final Salute The magazine BLOOMSBURG NEIGHBORS did an article on the members of..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Take Me Home Huey
It started as an artistic tribute on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and became something even more powerful...
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Dover (Tenn.) Post 72 partners with local grocer and auto dealer to assist local..
Dover, TN
On Nov. 24, 2020, Dover Post 72, in partnership with Dill's Piggly Wiggly of Dover and sponsor support from Joe..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Stepping up instead of stepping back
Dover, TN
On behalf of the Douglas Milford Lyons Dover (Tenn.) Post 72 American Legion, Auxiliary, Sons and Riders, I'd like to..
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LEGION RIDERS
Legion Riders of Dover (Tenn.) Chapter 72 deliver Christmas presents for local Veterans Angel..
Dover, TN
On Dec. 19, 2020, the Dover Chapter 72 Legion Riders delivered gifts to Tammy Phillips, Diversicare activities director. The Riders..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
"Operation Pillows for Heroes," Dover (Tenn.) Legion 72 Family (more than 150 delivered)
Dover, TN
On Dec. 19, 2020, the Douglas Milford Lyons Dover Post 72 Family was honored to make the holidays a little..
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HONOR GUARD
Dover (Tenn.) Post 72 honor detail/guard receives special presentation
Dover, TN
During the Dec. 15, 2020, Legion 72 Family meeting, the honor detail/guard was presented a gift (check) from the Tennessee..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Fort Donelson National Cemetery, (Dover, Tenn.) Wreaths Across America (WAA) ceremony, with Dover Post..
Dover, TN
The ceremony was conducted a day early (Dec. 18) due to the possibility of showers on Saturday. We would..
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100 MILES
A great day to walk
Fargo, ND
It was great day for Gilbert C. Grafton Fargo Post 2 Commander Larry Lein (left) and 2nd Vice Commander Dave..
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100 MILES
Kindred cross-country team participates in 100 Miles walk
Kindred, ND
The Kindred, N.D., cross-country team dedicated themselves to do something to help others, so they joined in The American Legion’s..
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100 MILES
American Legion Matthew Brew Post 3 (Dickinson, N.D.) exceeds expectations in helping injured veteran
Dickinson, ND
Dean Kadrmas, Matthew Brew Post 3 member and Post 3 Legion Riders head, had an unexpected adventure that left him..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Stevensville (Mont.) Fort Owen Post 94
Stevensville, MT
After the War on Terror a memorial was started by the Post 94 members for servicemembers who enlisted to serve..
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OTHER
American Legion Post 58 hosts Marine Corps League Toys for Tots collection
Fountain Hills, AZ
The Marine Corps League collected Toys for Tots from many local businesses and Fountain Hills citizens. They collected over 40..
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OTHER
American Legion Post 58 and Legion Riders hold rally to collect funds for Operation..
Fountain Hills, AZ
Bill “Wild Horse” Wooster led a rally to collect funds for Isabella’s treatment and future therapy. The Legion posts..
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OTHER
Veterans declare, “No one should go hungry at Christmas time"
Blue Ash, OH
Members of American Legion Northeast Post 630, Blue Ash, Ohio, organized and promoted a canned food drive, declaring "No one..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Legionnaires to participate in virtual 34th Commemorative MLK March
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 1, 2021) Due to coronavirus (COVID- 19) pandemic concerns, the 34th Commemorative Rev. Dr. Martin Luther..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Wreaths Across America
Saratoga Springs, NY
On Friday, Dec. 18, local U.S. Navy veteran Frank Schmidt and his family joined Wreaths Across America to place wreaths..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Wreaths Across America
San Bruno, CA
On Dec. 12, 2020, the American Legion Post 105 Family (Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Sons and Riders) met at Golden Gate National..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
The military tribute
Fairfield, ME
"American muscle" has so many meanings. My father and grandparents were part of the American Legion Family.
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Veteran graves
Williamsport, PA
American Legion Post 1 in Williamsport, Pa., the first post established in Pennsylvania, cares for this group of graves, which..
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OTHER
Toys for Tots
East Brunswick, NJ
My name is Frank Ruggiero, and I am the adjutant for American Legion Post 177. I wish to inform you..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
County comes out for candlelight vigil for homeless veterans on longest night of the..
Canton, GA
A candlelight vigil was held Dec. 21 under the Christmas Star for homeless veterans on the longest night of the..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Homeless veteran program partners with corporate veteran team to collect and distribute winter coats..
Canton, GA
On Monday, Dec. 7, a special corporate team of competing companies delivered over 1,000 coats to the Cherokee County Homeless..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
June 1974 Fort Ord (Calif.) basic training
Loved it, fun. C-6-3 4th Platoon.
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Post 294 (Powder Springs, Ga.) takes gift baskets to veterans in rehab centers
Powder Springs, GA
Eight veterans (seven members of Post 294) put together 56 gift baskets, 40 blankets and 30 winter coats and delivered..
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VOLUNTEERING
Kimberly-Clark donates essential products to veterans in need in support of “Adopt-A-Vet” program
Canton, GA
In September, the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program along with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 announced the kickoff of the..
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VOLUNTEERING
Post 347 hosts "Santa Party with the Cops" with Lady Lake (Fla.) Police Department
Lady Lake, FL
The police department of Lady Lake, Fla., was in dire need when their "Shop with a Cop" was canceled by..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
No money, no problem for veteran's sewer repairs
Wolcott, NY
I am the service officer for American Legion Post 881. On Dec. 11 I received a call from a Vietnam..
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