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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.,..
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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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Missouri Post 302 proclaimed as POW-MIA Memorial Post for St. Louis County
St. Louis, MO
While it may be a challenge to get any one group of people to have the same beliefs, opinions and..
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Big things happening in small-town communities: (Dover, Tenn.) Field of Honor presentation
Dover, TN
Aug. 30. The coronavirus may have delayed some community presentations, but the effort to thank your Legion Family supporters should..
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Dover (Tenn.) Post 72 presents Korean Commemorative Certificates and Pins to veterans in the..
Dover, TN
Sept. 1. Post 72 Commander Lisa K. Polarek (kneeling) presents James Earheart, U.S. Army Korean War veteran, the Korean Commemorative..
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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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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
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
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..
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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..
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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