World War II heroes receive their welcome in San Diego after Honor Flight
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World War II heroes receive their welcome in San..

San Diego, CA
On Oct. 4, when 80 World War II veterans returned to San Diego from their Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.,..
Fred Brock Post 828 holds Joint Installations of Officers Ceremony
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Fred Brock Post 828 holds Joint Installations of Officers Ceremony

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (June 21, 2022) – Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828 Family held their Joint Installations of..
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Members attend Yellowhammer Legion College
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Members attend Yellowhammer Legion College

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator Members of Ryan Winslow Post 911 - Ginger Branson, Patti Douglas and Barry..
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Primeaux is department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
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Primeaux is department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Crowley, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, American Legion Department Commander Richard Bell..
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Broussard is Department Educator of the Year
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Broussard is Department Educator of the Year

Church Point, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, Krisinda Broussard received the department’s Educator of..
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Post 244 receives Department Membership Award
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Post 244 receives Department Membership Award

Kinder, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, Department Vice Commander Carl McGee (left) and..
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Post 183 wins Department Membership Award
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Post 183 wins Department Membership Award

DeQuincy, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, Department Vice Commander Carl McGee (left) and..
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Post 19 earns state multimedia awards
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Post 19 earns state multimedia awards

Jennings, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, Chairperson of the Department Media and Communications..
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Department of Louisiana 7th District wins state multimedia awards
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Department of Louisiana 7th District wins state multimedia awards

Church Point, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, Chairperson of the department Media and Communication..
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Richert named department's Outstanding Legionnaire among Blue Cappers
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Richert named department's Outstanding Legionnaire among Blue Cappers

Jennings, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, James W. “Jimmy” Richert Jr. (second from..
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Vasseur selected as Department Firefighter of the Year
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Vasseur selected as Department Firefighter of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, Retired Fire Chief Bobby Vasseur (center) from..
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Dartez-Williams honored as Department Citizen of the Year
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Dartez-Williams honored as Department Citizen of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana convention (state-level meeting) held in Alexandria June 2-5, Ella Dartez-Williams (center) was named..
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Barry Donadio awarded Conspicuous Service Star by New York governor
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Barry Donadio awarded Conspicuous Service Star by New York governor

Ronkonkoma, NY
On May 18, 2022, Barry Donadio was awarded New York State’s Conspicuous Service Star medal by New York Gov. Kathy..
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$10,000 donation given to Adolph Pfister Post 1038, Valhalla, N.Y.
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$10,000 donation given to Adolph Pfister Post 1038, Valhalla, N.Y.

Valhalla, NY
ShopRite management brought their managers together to make this special donation. What a nice surprise! Great people! Incredibly grateful to..
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ROTC Awards
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ROTC Awards

Lexington, KY
After two years of pandemic restrictions, Man o' War Post 8, Lexington, Ky., resumed its ROTC awards program. This is..
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Post 506 celebrates 75th anniversary
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Post 506 celebrates 75th anniversary

Crowley, LA
At a ceremony conducted at Crowley City Hall on April 28, 2022, Doris “Dorie” Miller Post 506 of The American..
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75-Year Membership Certificates
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75-Year Membership Certificates

Lewistown, MT
On March 24, 2022, officers of American Legion Post 16 in Lewistown, Mont. presented two 75-Year Membership Certificates to 94-year-old..
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American Legion Dorie Miller Post 506 of Crowley, La., to be honored by mayor April 28
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American Legion Dorie Miller Post 506 of Crowley, La., to be honored by mayor..

Crowley, LA
Crowley American Legion Post 506 Turns 75 Contact information: American Legion Miller Post 506 P.O. Box 221 628 West 3rd Street Crowley, LA 70526 Carolyn DeVeaux,..
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Fred Brock Post 828, others honor Dr. King with wreaths
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Fred Brock Post 828, others honor Dr. King with wreaths

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 3, 2022) – To honor the life, accomplishments and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King..
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Never too late to welcome them home
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Never too late to welcome them home

The Colony, TX
Holley – Riddle Post 21 of The Colony, Texas, became a United States Vietnam War Commemoration Commemorative Partner this year..
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Legionnaire receives 50-year certificate
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Legionnaire receives 50-year certificate

Puyallup, WA
Legionnaire Larry Snoke receives his 50-year certificate from Rex Faubion, commander of Puyallup's R. Vernon Hill Memorial Post 67, Department..
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Honoring the Brunswick County Deputy Sheriff of the Year 2022
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Honoring the Brunswick County Deputy Sheriff of the Year 2022

Leland, NC
John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68, Leland, N.C. SUBJECT: Brunswick County Deputy Sheriff honored by Leland American Legion Post 68 On..
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Bel Air (Md.) Post 39 remembers Vietnam Veterans Day, 29 March 2022
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Bel Air (Md.) Post 39 remembers Vietnam Veterans Day, 29 March 2022

Bel Air, Maryland, MD
Maj. Gen. Robert L. Edmundson, commander of Aberdeen Proving Grounds and commanding general of the U.S. Army Cyber Command, was..
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Arkansas American Legion College
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Arkansas American Legion College

Rogers, AR
On March 11-13 the inaugural Arkansas Legion College was held at Post 100 in Rogers. This was an outstanding event..
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Quilts of Valor honors at-home veterans in Franklin, Tenn.
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Quilts of Valor honors at-home veterans in Franklin, Tenn.

Franklin, TN
Pat McMahon, chairperson of the local Quilts of Valor Guild, accompanied by American Legion Post 215 members Willie Mac Gentry..
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Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain honored at Pittsburgh Steelers game
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Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain honored at Pittsburgh Steelers game

Bakerstown, PA
Harry VanRiper, the Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain, was recently recognized at a Pittsburgh Steelers football game during the..
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American Legion NE Post 630 honors top first responders
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American Legion NE Post 630 honors top first responders

Blue Ash, OH
For the third consecutive year American Legion Northeast Post 630 has recognized the top police officer and firefighter in the..
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Heroes all around me and angels in my pocket
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Heroes all around me and angels in my pocket

Mesa, AZ
I’m 72 years old now. I had many stints, a defibrillator and a stroke just before the pandemic. I work..
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Nelson Middle School honors American Legion Post 178 veterans
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Nelson Middle School honors American Legion Post 178 veterans

Frisco, TX
Members of the Nelson Middle School Junior Honor Society honored American Legion Post 178 veterans by presenting them with a..
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Fallen Marine who loved hockey honored by Visiting Angels
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Fallen Marine who loved hockey honored by Visiting Angels

Omaha, NE
Cpl. Daegan Page, one of 13 U.S. servicemembers who lost his life in the attack at the Kabul airport during..
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Post 178 recognized by Frisco ISD board of trustees
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Post 178 recognized by Frisco ISD board of trustees

Frisco, TX
The Frisco Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized the contributions of American Legion Post 178 to the district at..
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