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.,..
American Legion Post 109: The 3 Amigos
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American Legion Post 109: The 3 Amigos

Gaffney, SC
Three veterans, age 73, started a Facebook page called "The 3 Amigos." They have known each other since junior high..
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Post honors 75-year-continuous member
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Post honors 75-year-continuous member

Castleton, VT
On July 12, at a joint meeting of the Legion Family at Crippen Fellows Post 50 in Castleton, Vt., George..
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Pioneer Award presented in Missouri's 10th District
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Pioneer Award presented in Missouri's 10th District

St Louis, MO
Despite the many issues facing recruitment these days, two members of Missouri's 10th District set out to defy the odds..
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Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 and past commander honor Marine Vietnam veteran
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Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 and past commander honor Marine Vietnam veteran

Frederick, MD
On June 27, 2020, Vietnam War U.S. Marine Corps veteran PFC David Catania was honored with merit citations from Maryland..
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Post 603 assists with Operation Recognition
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Post 603 assists with Operation Recognition

Fairfield, CA
The Solano County Office of Education awarded 11 high school diplomas — 7 to living veterans and 4 to their..
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Florida American Legion member inducted into OCS Hall of Fame
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Florida American Legion member inducted into OCS Hall of Fame

Flagler Beach, FL
1st Lt. Raymond A. Parker, U.S. Army (retired), was inducted into the Officer Candidate School (OCS) Hall of Fame at..
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Legion member and author Rex Gooch awarded 2020 Independent Publishers Book Award
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Legion member and author Rex Gooch awarded 2020 Independent Publishers Book Award

Sioux Falls, SD
"The Aviators," written by Rex Gooch, is a bronze medal winner in the 2020 Annual Independent Publisher (IPPY) Book Awards...
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American Legion national commander visits Post 42, Ocean Springs, Miss.
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American Legion national commander visits Post 42, Ocean Springs, Miss.

Ocean Springs, MS
Post 42 (Ocean Springs, Miss.) was honored to host American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford during his visit..
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Missouri's Eagle Scout Recognition Day at State Capitol
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Missouri's Eagle Scout Recognition Day at State Capitol

Fenton, MO
Every year, the newest Eagle Scouts in Missouri get to attend a ceremony in the State Capitol. After the ceremony,..
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Eagle Scout Recognition Day at Missouri State Capitol
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Eagle Scout Recognition Day at Missouri State Capitol

Fenton, MO
Eagle Scouts from the Class of 2019 who reside in the state of Missouri were invited to the Missouri..
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75 years of Granito-Smith Post 1296
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75 years of Granito-Smith Post 1296

Staten Island, NY
American Legion Granito-Smith Post 1296 from Staten Island, N.Y., will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. Over the course of these years,..
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Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 member receives citation from Maryland House of Delegates
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Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 member receives citation from Maryland House of Delegates

Frederick , MD
On Jan, 7, 2020, at the Maryland House of Delegates in Annapolis, SAL member Josh Marks was presented with a..
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Open letter to the American Legion Family
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Open letter to the American Legion Family

Royse City, TX
I truly believe that the military instills in us certain characteristics like selfless service, leadership, loyalty and duty. The members..
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American Legion Post 28 (Ephrata, Wash.) donates to school district
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American Legion Post 28 (Ephrata, Wash.) donates to school district

Ephrata, WA
On behalf of American Legion Post 28 and Auxiliary Unit 28 of Ephrata, Wash., we are proud to present the..
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Town of Mount Airy (Md.) honors mayor for his dedicated service for community and VSOs
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Town of Mount Airy (Md.) honors mayor for his dedicated service for community and..

Mount Airy, MD
On December 2 2019, Council member Patty Washabaugh and Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 member Josh Marks honored Town of..
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"Gaultney Brothers Memorial Highway"
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"Gaultney Brothers Memorial Highway"

Le Roy, IL
Illinois Senate/House passes Resolution SJR65, "Gaultney Brothers Memorial Highway." Three brothers were lost during WWII from Le Roy, Ill. The..
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American Legion Post 828 hosts annual Veterans Day Ceremony
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American Legion Post 828 hosts annual Veterans Day Ceremony

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 10, 2019) Fred Brock American Post 828, located on the city’s Eastside, hosted its annual Veterans..
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American Legion Post 47 (Hastings, Minn.) honors Vietnam veterans
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American Legion Post 47 (Hastings, Minn.) honors Vietnam veterans

Hastings, MN
On Sept. 7, 2019, Hastings American Legion Post 47 welcomed, thanked and honored our local and all Vietnam veterans. ..
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Ness brothers serve American Legion combined 110 years
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Ness brothers serve American Legion combined 110 years

Camp Douglas, WI
Claire Ness was recently honored by Earl Gulligan American Legion Post 133 in Camp Douglas, Wis., for being an active..
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Section of I-74 renamed for Gaultneys

Bellflower, IL
LeRoy, Illinois - State Sen. Chapin Rose has announced that a section of Interstate 74 near LeRoy will be named..
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Legionnaire receives FAA Flight Instructor of the Year Award for Eastern Region
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Legionnaire receives FAA Flight Instructor of the Year Award for Eastern Region

East Moriches, NY
After retiring as the 42nd Infantry Division Aviation Brigade safety officer and UH-1 Instructor Pilot in the New York Army..
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Basic training, American Legion-style

Los Angeles, CA
In 2014, Tim Mosman and Olivia Headley flew to Albuquerque, N.M., to receive instructions from national staff on Basic Training..
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Henry K. Burtner Post 53 recognizes local heroes
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Henry K. Burtner Post 53 recognizes local heroes

Greensboro, NC
Henry K. Burtner Post 53 held their annual Salute to Heroes on Friday August 16, 2019, at their post home..
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Post 52 member turns 100 years old
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Post 52 member turns 100 years old

Mountain Home, AR
Honor Guard members Dave Darrow and Brenda Tamashiro of Alley-White Post 52 celebrated with post member Henry Chodacki and his..
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Washington State Spirit of Service Award recipients
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Washington State Spirit of Service Award recipients

Spokane, WA
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill, Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Det. Northwest SPOKANE, Wash. – Servicemembers from each..
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State of Maryland and Frederick County honor past commander Keith Clevenger of Francis Scott Key Post 11
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State of Maryland and Frederick County honor past commander Keith Clevenger of Francis Scott..

Frederick, MD
July 20, 2019 Today in Frederick County, Md., is Commander Keith Clevenger Day. Past Commander Clevenger was recognized by Maryland..
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 and Frederick County, Md., declare every Friday a RED Friday for the remainder of 2019
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 and Frederick County, Md., declare every Friday a..

Frederick, MD
Commander Keith Clevenger and Frederick County Executive Jan H. Gardner declared every Friday as “RED Day” for the remainder of..
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Signal Corps corporal recognized 68 years later
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Signal Corps corporal recognized 68 years later

Ridley Park, PA
Corporal Stanley Thomas Hencinski By Robert Stanley Hencinski On Friday, December 7, 2018, at the American Legion post in Oaklyn, New..
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Young Legion member is Navy's Shiphandler of the Year
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Young Legion member is Navy's Shiphandler of the Year

Laurel, MD
See the Navy News Service's June 8 post with 3 pics at https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=109856. 27 year-old Mitch is a 9-year member of..
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 lobbies local and state government for advocation of passage of LEGION Act
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 lobbies local and state government for advocation of passage..

Frederick, MD
Former Commander Keith Clevenger and Squadron 11 member Josh Marks have been lobbying local town governments, and the office of..
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