Post 284 Public Relations Officer Repeats First Place Win in The American Legion Media Aliance Annual Contest
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Post 284 Public Relations Officer Repeats First Place Win in The American Legion Media..

Chester, VA
American Legion Post 284 Public Relations Officer and Historian, Retired Maj. Richard M. "Dick" Cole, USAF, has won first place..
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West Hills Post 924 participates in High School Awards program
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West Hills Post 924 participates in High School Awards program

Coraopolis, PA
On May 1, 2024, American Legion West Hills Post 924 Vice Commander Frank Lubawy and Judge Advocate Eric Bryant presented..
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Ala. Post 911 member celebrates 50 years as Legionnaire
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Ala. Post 911 member celebrates 50 years as Legionnaire

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Ryan Winslow Post 911 A member of Ryan Winslow Post 911 was recognized during the March membership meeting..
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Post 828 commander recognized as Community Leader of the Year
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Post 828 commander recognized as Community Leader of the Year

San Antonio, TX
On April 6, 2024, in an evening brimming with elegance and community spirit, the Prince Hall Freemasons of John T...
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Garner Brother's American Legion Post 91, Beebe, Ark., receives the hometown hero award from the Beebe Chamber of Commerce
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Garner Brother's American Legion Post 91, Beebe, Ark., receives the hometown hero award from..

Beebe, AR
On Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the annual Beebe Chamber of Commerce awards banquet, Beebe American Legion Post 91 was..
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American Legion Post OK28-American Legion Riders earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Silver Award i
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American Legion Post OK28-American Legion Riders earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Silver Award i

Okinawa, Japan
American Legion Post OK28-American Legion Riders earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Silver Award, which included a letter from President Biden..
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97-year-old WWII veteran and 5-year-old Henry Walsh
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97-year-old WWII veteran and 5-year-old Henry Walsh

Pinellas Park, FL
Before the Rays/Blue Jays game on March 29 in Saint Petersburg, Fla., 97-year-old Joe Lactot was honored as the veteran..
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75 Years at Schulenburg, Texas Post 143
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75 Years at Schulenburg, Texas Post 143

Schulenburg, TX
American Legion Post 143 in Schulenburg, Texas, recently honored our oldest and longest serving member, James Stanzel. At 97 years..
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Police Officer Honored
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Police Officer Honored

Round Lake, IL
Monday, 18 March, 2024 As The American Legion turns 105 years old, Round Lake Post 1170 recognized Round Lake Police Officer..
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John J. Morris Post 62 Publicity Committee presents first Americanism Award
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John J. Morris Post 62 Publicity Committee presents first Americanism Award

Peoria, AZ
On March 11, 2024, the John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Arizona, presented our publicity committee Americanism award for..
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Alabama Post 911 oratorical contestant heads to department contest
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Alabama Post 911 oratorical contestant heads to department contest

Hoover , AL
The Oratorical Contest student sponsored by Ryan Winslow Post 911 is headed to the Department of Alabama competition. Bailyn Murphy, a..
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Highland Post 421 receives "Citizen of the Year" Award
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Highland Post 421 receives "Citizen of the Year" Award

Highland, CA
On February 29, 2024, Highland, California, American Legion Post 421 was honored by the Highland Chamber of Commerce as "Citizen..
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Local veterans supply needy veteran families with firewood to keep warm in the winter.
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Local veterans supply needy veteran families with firewood to keep warm in the winter.

Yreka, CA
The Veteran Assistance Program in Siskiyou County, California, supplies 83 families of veterans with firewood to keep them warm during..
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Fred Brock Post 828 supports local Scholarship Pageants
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Fred Brock Post 828 supports local Scholarship Pageants

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 25, 2024) – The African American Community Awareness Project (AACAP) hosted the 51st Annual Miss Black..
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Youth of North Brunswick High School Win!
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Youth of North Brunswick High School Win!

Leland, NC
The North Carolina 2024 Oratorical competition season begins. On January 6, 2024, at North Brunswick High School, John E. Jacobs..
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Fred Brock Post 828 and community honor MLK with wreaths
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Fred Brock Post 828 and community honor MLK with wreaths

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 14, 2024) – Despite frigid temperatures, Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, and many others too,..
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Veterans Day Honors
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Veterans Day Honors

La Veta, CO
La Veta school in Southern Colorado held a Veterans Day ceremony on November 13, 2023. There was a color guard..
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Alabama Post 911 members recognized at national dinner
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Alabama Post 911 members recognized at national dinner

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator Three members of Ryan Winslow Post 911 were recognized for their achievements..
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Brocton Honor Society Honors Veterans
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Brocton Honor Society Honors Veterans

Brocton, NY
Brocton Honor Society Students Honor Veterans On November 7, 2023, the Brocton Central School Honor Society provided a free breakfast for..
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Veterans Day Ceremony, honors Constable Kat Brown
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Veterans Day Ceremony, honors Constable Kat Brown

San Antonio, TX
On November 10, 2023, Legionnaires, veterans, family members and elected officials gathered at Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in..
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Post 21 Commander Receives 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation
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Post 21 Commander Receives 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation

The Colony, TX
Mary Garcia, commander of Holley-Riddle Post 21, is the recipient of the 26th District of Texas Congressional Veteran Commendation for..
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Georgia American Legion First District Celebrates Best in the Nation Award
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Georgia American Legion First District Celebrates Best in the Nation Award

Richmond Hill, GA
On Saturday, November 4, at J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill, Georgia, the American Legion First District Department of Georgia had..
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Ryan Winslow Post 911 member recieves two TALMA awards
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Ryan Winslow Post 911 member recieves two TALMA awards

Hoover, AL
By Ginger Branson,Post 911 Adjutant Patti Douglas, public affairs coordinator for Ryan Winslow Post 911, had..
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Brunswick County (N.C.) JROTC – a program of excellence
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Brunswick County (N.C.) JROTC – a program of excellence

Leland, NC
The JROTC is a positive opportunity for our Brunswick County, N.C., youth to develop useful leadership and team-building skills. John..
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American Legion Post 90 of Cape Coral wins multiple state awards at Florida convention
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American Legion Post 90 of Cape Coral wins multiple state awards at Florida convention..

Cape Coral, FL
June 2023: American Legion Post 90 of Cape Coral won six awards and an honorable mention: 100%+1 membership, Runner-up Best..
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Amazing - member recognized for 50 years of continuous service
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Amazing - member recognized for 50 years of continuous service

Leland, NC
A Continuous Service Award was issued on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 in..
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Post 91 member David Jakupca celebrates 50 years of foreign service
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Post 91 member David Jakupca celebrates 50 years of foreign service

Berea, OH
Ceremonial dress uniforms are worn on very special formal occasions, such as state receptions, balls, coronations, parades, weddings, funerals and..
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American Legion Post 178 wins 2023 Texas American Legion Publishers Association Awards
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American Legion Post 178 wins 2023 Texas American Legion Publishers Association Awards

Frisco, TX
At the 104th State Convention in Austin on July 16, 2023, winners of the 2023 Texas American Legion Publishers Association..
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Henry "Gene" Burton Sr. Memorial Post 13 (Sitka, Alaska) honors local USCG chief with Heroism Award
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Henry "Gene" Burton Sr. Memorial Post 13 (Sitka, Alaska) honors local USCG chief with..

Sitka, AK
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, we attended an all-hands on the Coast Guard Air Station here in Sitka so Post 13..
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Fred Brock Post 828 sponsors SAPD Officer Ravven Brown
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Fred Brock Post 828 sponsors SAPD Officer Ravven Brown

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Sept. 19, 2023) – Continuing to support its veterans, the military and family members, Fred Brock American..
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