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.,..
Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) receives 100% Honor Ribbon for membership
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Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) receives 100% Honor Ribbon for membership

Kent, WA
During the 2020-2021 membership year, Post 15 of Kent, Wash., achieved 100% membership and was awarded the National Commander's Honor..
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Community honors former Post 178 commander
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Community honors former Post 178 commander

Frisco, TX
Fred Rogers, former commander of American Legion Post 178, was honored by the Frisco City Council, Frisco ISD, and representatives..
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Remembering three chaplains/POWs of WWII
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Remembering three chaplains/POWs of WWII

Ocean Springs, MS
We are all familiar with the Four Chaplains who lost their lives that others may live when USAT Dorchester..
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Being everyday heroes with the Red Cross
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Being everyday heroes with the Red Cross

Forestville, CT
Hi. My name is Brian Avery and I am the commander of American Legion Post 209 in Forestville, Conn. I am..
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Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) achieves 100% participation, 2020-2021 banner for Child Welfare Foundation
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Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) achieves 100% participation, 2020-2021 banner for Child Welfare Foundation

Kent, WA
Chriss R. Moen, MSG, U.S. Army (retired), Legionnaire and second vice commander of Post 15 in Kent, Wash., received and..
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Post 19 earns American Legion state media awards
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Post 19 earns American Legion state media awards

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department..
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Mendoza is 2021 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
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Mendoza is 2021 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Officer Eduardo Mendoza (left) of the..
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Bergeaux named 2020 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
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Bergeaux named 2020 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Sgt. Blake Bergeaux (left) of the..
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Navarre named 2021 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year
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Navarre named 2021 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department..
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Courville is 2020 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year
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Courville is 2020 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department..
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Post 178 website selected a winner in 2021 TALMA Media Contest
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Post 178 website selected a winner in 2021 TALMA Media Contest

Frisco, TX
The American Legion Peter J. Courcy Post 178 website (friscolegion.org) was recently selected a 2021 winner in The American Legion..
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American Legion Peter J. Courcy Post 178 proclaimed a Purple Heart Post
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American Legion Peter J. Courcy Post 178 proclaimed a Purple Heart Post

Frisco, TX
American Legion Post 178 recently became only the third American Legion post in the state of Texas to be designated..
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American Legion Post 178 presents awards at Lake Highlands JROTC award ceremony
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American Legion Post 178 presents awards at Lake Highlands JROTC award ceremony

Frisco, TX
The Lake Highlands High School Wildcat Battalion Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) held their first annual Pass in Review..
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Texas Legionnaire writes new book
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Texas Legionnaire writes new book

Rockwall, TX
Brent M. Eastwood, Ph.D, from Post 100 in Royse City, Texas, just wrote a new book on what warfare will..
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Jefferson Barracks POW-MIA Museum presents inaugural youth award
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Jefferson Barracks POW-MIA Museum presents inaugural youth award

St. Louis, MO
“People who end up as ‘first’ don’t actually set out to be first. They set out to do something they..
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Furniture program for previously homeless vets

Sacramento, CA
ABC Channel 10 News aired a 90-second prime-time special on Thursday, March 18, at 6 p.m. highlighting Frank Squire,..
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Gladstone (Mich.) Sons Squadron 71 honors Michigan Veteran of the Year
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Gladstone (Mich.) Sons Squadron 71 honors Michigan Veteran of the Year

Gladstone, MI
Gladstone's August Mattson Sons Squadron 71 honored Local #444 Marine Corps League lifetime member and commander Art Menard at a..
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Veteran family-owned Florence Antique Mall honored
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Veteran family-owned Florence Antique Mall honored

Florence, KY
Hello, My name is Mike Detzel, and I am a veteran and member of The American Legion. My wife Coleen..
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Post 178 veteran achieves milestone
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Post 178 veteran achieves milestone

Frisco, TX
A 50-year anniversary is a milestone for anyone. It is particularly significant when it involves membership to The American Legion,..
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Legionnaires to participate in virtual 34th Commemorative MLK March
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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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Legionnaire publishes book
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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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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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Thanksgiving for the Troops & Special Operations Memorial
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Thanksgiving for the Troops & Special Operations Memorial

Cherry Hill, NJ
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 - THANKSGIVING DAY - Cherry Hill, N.J. With the rain subsiding just in time, our community was..
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Veterans celebration Nov. 8

Bronx, NY
My husband, Patrick Mooney, was selected to be the grand marshal of this year's veterans celebration in Throggs Neck. ..
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Post 483 wins Shorty for youth program response to COVID-19 and violence
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Post 483 wins Shorty for youth program response to COVID-19 and violence

Queens, NY
Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 LAURELTON, NY – American Legion Post 483 was the winner for a 2020 Shorty Award that recognizes..
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North Charleston, S.C., Veterans Day event

North Charleston, SC
The City of North Charleston, S.C., held its annual Veterans Day event Nov. 11,2020. This year it was held in..
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American Legion Post 828 hosts Veterans Day ceremony, Junior NCO reception
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American Legion Post 828 hosts Veterans Day ceremony, Junior NCO reception

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 11, 2020) Fred Brock American Post 828, located on the city’s East Side, hosted its annual..
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Post honors 75 years of continuous membership
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Post honors 75 years of continuous membership

Luray, VA
Celebrating Legionnaire Leon Waters (93), who has 75 consecutive years as an American Legion Department of Virginia Post 22 member...
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Post 1980 (Woodland Park, Colo.) honors homeless veteran
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Post 1980 (Woodland Park, Colo.) honors homeless veteran

Woodland Park, CO
On Aug. 14, 2020, Private First Class Winston Randolph Hodges passed away. PFC Hodges was an Army veteran and..
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Daniel R. Olsen Legion Family provides recognition and flag education
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Daniel R. Olsen Legion Family provides recognition and flag education

Eagan, MN
On Oct. 8, Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 and Auxiliary Unit 594 facilitated a flag education and disposal ceremony at..
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