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Remembering the Alcatraz 11 and Vietnam's POW/MIA movement
Virginia Beach, VA
Above: Dr. Bob Shumaker reuniting with his family after more than eight years in captivity. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Sept...
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World War II vet receives medals earned in combat on 90th birthday
Salineville, OH
More than 70 years after enlisting, World War II veteran George Talbott told his nephew Ray Talbott, also a veteran,..
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Honor Flight welcomed home
Denver, IA
It was the end of a long and tiring day for 96 veterans and their escorts, but every one of..
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100-year-old World War II veteran honored
Voorhees, NJ
At a “Spirit of '45” celebration to recognize the military service of nine New Jersey World War II veterans and..
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96-year-old receives American Legion 70-Year-Star
Parma, OH
World War II veteran Mike Zaderecky receives his American Legion 70 continuous year star at a special presentation during the..
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Chaplain Charlie Haig receives "Legion of Honor" award
Brookesville, FL
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (Brooksville, Fla.) approved a resolution commending Chaplain Charles Haig,..
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Celebrating 70 years of Legion membership
Ottawa, OH
The Ottawa (Ohio) American Legion Post 63 recently celebrated the continuous membership of Andy Macke and Sidney Goodkin, who have..
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Post 347 - Lady Lake, Fla.
Lady Lake, FL
Post 347 - the largest post in the world - was honored on July 6, 2014. National Commander Dan Dellinger..
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Winona ALR Present donation to Freedom Honor Flight
Winona, MN
The Winona American Legion Riders of Post 9 had a motorcycle show to raise funds for the Freedom Honor Flights...
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Post 385 members receive Governor's Veterans Service Medal
Pembroke Pines, FL
Gov. Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott awarded Commander Tewes, VC Fraser, Chaplain Nagle, PAO Santos, and post members..
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Squadron member to represent USA in Russia
Midway City, CA
As commander of a SAL squadron affiliated with Post 555 in Midway City, Calif., I have met..
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Cadet in Germany receives American Legion medal
Vonore, TN
Air Force Col. Don Edmands Jr. (ret.), a member of American Legion Post 256 in Tellico Lake, recently traveled to..
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American Legion medals presented in Germany
Vonore, TN
Air Force retired Colonel Don Edmands, Jr., a member of American Legion Post 256, Tellico Lake, recently traveled to Germany..
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Eight Maryland posts house scrapbooks filled with WWII hometown heroes
Hagerstown, MD
Photo from Western Maryland's Historical Library, with permission from David Verdier Hagerstown, Md., resident David Verdier began documenting the stories of..
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Wash. post hosts Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Port Angeles, WA
On March 25, 2014, Michael Chapman, Clallam County commissioner, presented the Clallam County's "Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans Day" Proclamation to..
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Legionnaire receives honor from France
Auburn, IL
The honor is as follows: It is my pleasure as Consul General of France in Chicago to inform you, on the..
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Legionnaire receives “Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran” proclamation
Port Angeles, WA
On March 25, 2014, Michael Chapman, Clallam County commissioner, presented the Clallam County's "Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans Day" proclamation to..
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Legion post helps Korean War vet finally receives honor for valor posthumously
Green Valley, AZ
Photo courtesy of Regina Ford | Green Valley News | Standing: Tony Day Seated: Wong Suey Lee and Al Fisch What..
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Day of Remembrance Olympia, Washington
Lacey, WA
By Bob Nakamura, American Legion member, Cathay Post 186, District 1, State of Washington. On Feb. 19, 2014, the Washington State..
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Thayer Central presents donation for Operation Airlift
Hebron, NE
Thayer Central Junior/Senior High students from Hebron, Neb., are making a difference in the lives of Nebraska veterans. They raised..
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New Benches Donated at the Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic
Cambridge, MD
The Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System recently unveiled two military themed benches for veterans at its Cambridge VA..
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Oro Valley post, Auxiliary receive national award
Oro Valley, AZ
American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 and Auxiliary..
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Florida post honors officer of the year
Crestview, FL
American Legion Post 395 presented its first Law Officer of the Year Award during the Crestview City Council meeting on..
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Appreciation to Cedarburg Fire Department
Cedarburg, WI
Post 288 Commander Dennis Lorberger and Assistant Chaplain Jim Lee present Cedarburg Fire Department Assistant Chief Vahsholtz and Park Board..
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A proud wife of a serviceman
Lafayette, LA
It's an honor to be married 23 years to an Army pilot. Both of us graduated from Kaplan High School...
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Honored veteran to lead parade
Biddeford, ME
Richard Giroux will be the grand marshal for the annual Twin Cities Veterans Council parade, which takes place in Biddeford..
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William "Bill" Bayliss receives Purple Heart for wounds on Iwo Jima
Wabash, IN
William Bayliss finally got his Purple Heart – 24 years after he was wounded on Iwo Jima. It came through the..
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American Flag History program
Tampa, FL
The American Legion Post 5 (USS Tampa) membership has created a fantastic program called "American Flag History." Commander Bill Hamblin..
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Post 344 wins second place for parade float honoring disabled vets
Indianola, NE
Indianola, Neb., Post 344 won second place for a patriotic float for disabled veterans in the Old Settlers Parade, which..
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Chaplain George Schmidt is Virginia Post 110's Legionnaire of the Year
Virginia Beach, VA
Chaplain George Schmidt (left) of American Legion Post 110, Virginia Beach, Va., has earned recognition as Post Legionnaire of the..
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