Legion member reaches 100th birthday
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Legion member reaches 100th birthday

Harmony, NC
Mr. Dick Norris, Legionnaire from North Iredell Post 113 of Harmony, N.C., had his 100th birthday in early March. "Mr. Dick"..
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North Carolina Legionnaire celebrates 100th birthday

Harmony, NC
North Iredell American Legion Post 113 celebrated the 100th birthday of longtime Legionaire Mr. Dick Norris. After serving in the..
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Oro Valley, Ariz., Post and Unit 132 receive award
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Oro Valley, Ariz., Post and Unit 132 receive award

Oro Valley, AZ
During the opening ceremony of the 2016 Stand Down for homeless and at-risk veterans, the event’s sponsoring organization, Tucson Veterans..
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WWII vet to receive French Legion of Honor medal
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WWII vet to receive French Legion of Honor medal

New Castle, IN
Carl R. Crisp, 91, was presented the French Legion of Honor medal during a ceremony Aug. 1, 2015, in New..
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New Jersey post sends Coasties home for the holidays
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New Jersey post sends Coasties home for the holidays

Stone Harbor, NJ
For the second year in a row, Stephen C. Ludlam American Legion Post 331 of Avalon and Stone Harbor, N.J.,..
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Post 385 - Supporting youth in our community
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Post 385 - Supporting youth in our community

Pembroke Pines, FL
Nathan Bruckenthal-Adam Cann Memorial Post 385 supports local Boy Scout Troop 224. Here is an article in this month's local..
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Edwin Newman, '63 Convention speaker
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Edwin Newman, '63 Convention speaker

North Platte, NE
Jack Freiberg is a 90-year-old past post commander. He spent his entire life, up until the last three years, in..
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Post 449 awards Outstanding Public Safety plaque to Elm Grove police department
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Post 449 awards Outstanding Public Safety plaque to Elm Grove police department

Brookfield, WI
ELM GROVE (Nov. 19, 2015) – The Elm Grove police department received a special Outstanding Public Safety Award for 2015..
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Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri post receives permanent charter
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Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri post receives permanent charter

Springfield, MO
On Nov. 7, 2015, Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri American Legion Post 1214 held its permanent charter ceremony and installation..
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American Legion Post 449 honors police department
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American Legion Post 449 honors police department

Brookfield, WI
The Brookfield Police Department received a special Outstanding Public Safety Award for 2015 from American Legion Post 449 on Nov...
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American Legion Post 555 sponsors two local high school students for Girls State
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American Legion Post 555 sponsors two local high school students for Girls State

Midway City, CA
Karen Neilson and Lisa Nguyen, seniors at Garden Grove High School and Westminster High School respectively, just returned from a..
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Michigan post works with youth to inspire patriots through programming

Boyne City, MI
In Boyne City, Mich., Post 228 has kept the youth involved in Americanism programs for almost two decades. By nurturing..
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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 Diego after Honor Flight

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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Royal Oak (Mich.) Post 253 honors those flying the American flag
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Royal Oak (Mich.) Post 253 honors those flying the American flag

Royal Oak, MI
Members from Frank Wendland Post 253, Royal Oak, Mich., are shown presenting a Flag Certificate of Appreciation to the employees..
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Italian immigrant served both Italy, U.S.
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Italian immigrant served both Italy, U.S.

Dacula, GA
I respectably request The American Legion consider honoring my father, Gus Valeri, who served in WWI. His accomplishments were considerable..
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World War II veteran awarded the French Legion of Honor
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World War II veteran awarded the French Legion of Honor

New Castle, IN
Carl R. Crisp, a New Castle resident and a veteran of the Army Air Corps in World War II, was..
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In his 70s, Legionnaire earns black belt, beats cancer third time
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In his 70s, Legionnaire earns black belt, beats cancer third time

Monticello, MN
About five years ago, Legionnaire Ray Dinius embarked on one of his greatest adventures yet, and he claims it helped..
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The Epitome of a Blue Cap Legionnaire
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The Epitome of a Blue Cap Legionnaire

San Diego, CA
Tom Bradford, Chula Vista Post 434, Department of California, is presented a star as the 2015 22nd District "Legionnaire of..
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ALR 47 wins 2nd place
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ALR 47 wins 2nd place

Havre de Grace, MD
By Orlando A. Garcia, Captain (Retired), U.S. Army, ALR 47 President, Havre de Grace, Md. On the afternoon of July 5,..
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Van Nuys Post 193 receives award from local VA
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Van Nuys Post 193 receives award from local VA

North Hills, CA
American Legion Van Nuys Post 193 received the Distinguished Donors Honor – Bronze Award from the Sepulveda VA at the..
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World War II veteran "Bazooka" Joe Pietroforte recognized by Los Angeles City Council
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World War II veteran "Bazooka" Joe Pietroforte recognized by Los Angeles City Council

Van Nuys, CA
City Councilman Tom LaBonge recently presented Joe Pietroforte with an Official Proclamation from the City of Los Angeles, which recognized..
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World War II veteran "Bazooka" Joe Pietroforte receives "Silvi Award"
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World War II veteran "Bazooka" Joe Pietroforte receives "Silvi Award"

Van Nuys, CA
Joe Pietroforte, a longtime member of and chaplain for American Legion Van Nuys Post 193, was recently presented with the..
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Past Post 154 commander is parade grand marshal
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Past Post 154 commander is parade grand marshal

Nappanee, IN
Post 154, Nappanee, Ind.: Veteran Robert (Bob) Heckathorn, past post commander, was selected as 4th of July parade grand marshal..
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Colonel uses his retirement ceremony to honor World War II veteran
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Colonel uses his retirement ceremony to honor World War II veteran

Colorado Springs, CO
As originally submitted by Major Glenn P. Richard II in January 2015, edited by Citizen Airman magazine and published in..
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Post 54 veteran John Heege selected as parade grand marshal
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Post 54 veteran John Heege selected as parade grand marshal

Freehold, NJ
On Monday, May 25, 2015, American Legion Post 54 was the lead-off unit in the 141st Memorial Day Parade in..
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National Veterans Assistance Day
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National Veterans Assistance Day

Alpharetta, GA
The Rockin' Roundup Band and Alpharetta Ga., American Legion Post 201 - in observance of National Veterans Assistance Day which..
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Post 555 grateful to Home Depot
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Post 555 grateful to Home Depot

Midway City, CA
After 75 years, it became painfully obvious that the cozy and beloved headquarters of Post 555 in Midway City, Orange..
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Sons charter received
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Sons charter received

Ocean Springs, MS
All dependent sons of military members who attended school in Europe - such as Nuremberg, Frankfurt and others to include..
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Marine Corps museum to open new exhibits, including War on Terror gallery
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Marine Corps museum to open new exhibits, including War on Terror gallery

Triangle, VA
Image courtesy of National Museum of the Marine Corps From 2017 until 2020, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, located..
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Korean War veterans honored
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Korean War veterans honored

Berryville, VA
At the April 11 Awards and Appreciation Dinner, Post 41 recognized its members who served on active duty during the..
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