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Ila's War
Ila’s War is the true story of the first 30 years of Ila Armsbury’s life. Hers is the story..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veterans Week Celebration 2020
American Legion Post 490, South Houston, Texas, recently hosted a Veterans Week celebration for all veterans, community and first responders...
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WWII STORY
B-24 pilot Lt. Col. Charles C. Russell’s 100th birthday Jan. 10, 2021
Stillwater, OK
Retired USAF Lt. Col. Charles C Russell will turn 100 on Jan. 10, 2021. He was a bomber pilot in..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
When World War II ended, I heard it
Franklin Park, IL
At 9 p.m. at night, I was watching a movie while on island R&R for a couple of days. We..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My WWII Story: "Fish! Incoming Starboard!"
Mandeville, LA
[written by Herman Prager Jr. in the third-quarter 2019 American Submariner magazine. "Dutch" Prager served aboard Kingfish for war patrols..
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OTHER
Honoring those of Pearl Harbor and World War II
Bristol, CT
American Legion Seicheprey Post 2 held a ceremony to honor those 19 lost from Connecticut on the Dec. 7 attack,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career
From the author of the best military-to-civilian guide ever written comes a series of video courses that breaks down the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Kilroy Was Here
U.S. Army Officer, Lieutenant Jared Rye is a battle-hardened warrior. Or at least he thinks he’d like to be. On..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Saving The Front
In this book, you'll learn about the foreign nursing service and medical care at the front. You'll hear stories such..
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100 MILES
100 MIles for Hope
Rumford, ME
The American Legion Department of Maine's sergeant-at-arms Tricia Thurston completed the 100-mile challenge. My goal was to complete the challenge..
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HONOR GUARD
Dedication
Gladstone, MO
Post 626 (Mo.) Honor Guard members Billy Thompson (bugle), Bill McDonald, Santos Rocha and Jerry Braton conducted four back-to-back military..
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HONOR GUARD
"A Hero Passed Away"
West Jordan, UT
As a member, past commander, and bugler for the American Legion Post 140 Honor Guard in Riverton, Utah, I would..
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OTHER
American Legion Post 485 Veterans Day service
Dupo, IL
American Legion Prairie DuPont Post 485, Dupo, Ill., and Veterans of Foreign Wars Chief Pontiac Post 1699, Cahokia, Ill., conducted..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Final Valiant Act: The Story of Doug Dickey, Medal of Honor
Doug Dickey was an unlikely Marine hero. He was a gentle soul who sang in the school’s chorus and struggled..
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OTHER
Veterans spreading hope and cheer
Selmer, TN
McNairy American Legion Post 162 of Selmer, Tenn., touched the heart and soul of veterans on Dec. 1, 2020. Post..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Legionnaire publishes book
Barrington, NH
American Legion Post 114 member Lisa Allen-Kennard has recently published “BIG Dreams Inn a Small New Hampshire Town.” Her book..
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OTHER
American Legion membership for 50 years
Bangor, ME
Bangor, Maine Post 12 Commander Doug Damon presents Charles Birkel with his 50-year American Legion membership.
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
War Stories and Other Lies
I did almost die in Vietnam, well, I almost killed myself on a mission. It was up in Laos where..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Sons of The American Legion Squadron 178 holds fundraiser for veterans
Murrells Inlet, SC
Sons of The American Legion Squadron 178 in Murrells Inlet, S.C., held a meat raffle fundraiser for area veterans. A..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veterans Day Homage
A day of tribute well-deserved For all the soldiers that have served In time of war or that of Peace Our finest men..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 240 in Daleville, Va., introduces Blue Star program in Botetourt County
Daleville, VA
"We are seeking out all of our Blue Star Families. Our goal is to find them all," said Ed Bennett,..
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LEGION RIDERS
Riders benefit from “Throw for the Soul” disc golf fundraiser tournament
Ellsworth, KS
Disc golfers from across Kansas enjoyed a fun day playing the Ellsworth, Kan., Oak Ridge disc golf course while raising..
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OTHER
Continuing to serve
Gladstone, MO
Even now, especially now, Bennett & Dennis Herrick Memorial American Legion Post 626 of Gladstone is keeping their community in..
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100 MILES
Post members and their families support the cause
Gladstone, MO
Post 626 had four members and four family members complete the #100MilesForHope challenge.
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope encourages 74-year-old to come back from double brain surgery
LeClaire, IA
My name is Ron Leiby. I’m a longtime member of Buffalo Bill Post 347 of Iowa. Prior to April 2020,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honoring Veterans - Mechanicsville, Va. Post 175
Below you shall find a link to a ‘virtual’ ceremony held for Veterans Day 2020 in Hanover County, Va. The..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Fallen Tribute Towers exhibit hosted by Cherry Hill post
Cherry Hill, NJ
A very emotional exhibit – the Fallen Tribute Towers: Remembering Our Fallen - was hosted by American Legion Post 372..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Americanism at its finest, Part 2
Uniontown, PA
[Continued from http://www.legiontown.org/myflag/7329/americanism-its-finest-part-1] Norman stated that he feels an overall sense of satisfaction working with volunteers from all walks of..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Americanism at its finest, Part 1
Uniontown, PA
In August 2020, the Fayette County Veterans Organizations and elected officials improvised an American flag dedication due to the pandemic...
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VOLUNTEERING
Stories behind the Stars
Parker, CO
Don Milne has begun a huge project - writing stories for each of the 400,000+ World War II veterans who..
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