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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Key Post 11
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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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Francis Scott Key Post 11 and Frederick County, Md., declare every Friday a RED Friday for the remainder of 2019
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 and Frederick County, Md., declare every Friday a..

Frederick, MD
Commander Keith Clevenger and Frederick County Executive Jan H. Gardner declared every Friday as “RED Day” for the remainder of..
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Signal Corps corporal recognized 68 years later
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Signal Corps corporal recognized 68 years later

Ridley Park, PA
Corporal Stanley Thomas Hencinski By Robert Stanley Hencinski On Friday, December 7, 2018, at the American Legion post in Oaklyn, New..
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Young Legion member is Navy's Shiphandler of the Year
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Young Legion member is Navy's Shiphandler of the Year

Laurel, MD
See the Navy News Service's June 8 post with 3 pics at https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=109856. 27 year-old Mitch is a 9-year member of..
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 lobbies local and state government for advocation of passage of LEGION Act
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 lobbies local and state government for advocation of passage..

Frederick, MD
Former Commander Keith Clevenger and Squadron 11 member Josh Marks have been lobbying local town governments, and the office of..
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Legionnaires chosen as Freedom Festival heroes
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Legionnaires chosen as Freedom Festival heroes

Marion, IA
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, conducts a multi-event celebration for the 4th of July. One of those events is the selection of..
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Grand Haven (Mich.) Post 28 receives commendation on U.S. House floor by Congressman Bill..

Grand Haven, MI
June 12, 2019, was a special day for Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28, Grand Haven, Mich. U.S. Congressman..
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Hulin Theriot selected American Legion State Firefighter of the Year
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Hulin Theriot selected American Legion State Firefighter of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 101st Annual Convention of the American Legion Department of Louisiana, which was held in Alexandria on June 8,..
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Post 19 wins two state-level media awards
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Post 19 wins two state-level media awards

Jennings, LA
During the 101st Annual Convention of the American Legion Department of Louisiana, which was held in Alexandria from June 6-9,..
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Bergen County (NJ ) American Legion installs officers; Fran Carrasco of Lodi installed as 87th commander
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Bergen County (NJ ) American Legion installs officers; Fran Carrasco of Lodi installed as..

Lodi, NJ
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ -- Francis A. “Fran” Carrasco was installed on May 18 as the 87th commander of the Bergen..
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5th District (Ohio) Legionnaire of the Year 2018-2019
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5th District (Ohio) Legionnaire of the Year 2018-2019

New Riegel, OH
SPOTLIGHT ON 5th DISTRICT (OHIO) LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR: Seneca County Veteran Meet Michael Mike Nye, who served our country..
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger presents Navy JROTC medals to cadets
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger presents Navy JROTC medals to cadets..

Frederick , MD
On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, American Legion Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger honored two top Navy JROTC cadets with medals..
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Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council honors Legionnaire with George Everette "Bud" Day Award
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Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council honors Legionnaire with George Everette "Bud" Day Award

Pensacola, FL
Robbie A. Gregg was born in Darlington, South Carolina, on November 17, 1963. He spent his adolescent years in Yonkers,..
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Maryland governor declares March 28 Tuskegee Airmen Day
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Maryland governor declares March 28 Tuskegee Airmen Day

Annapolis , MD
Gov. Larry Hogan proclaims March 28 Tuskegee Airmen Day in Maryland!
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WWII veteran receives French medal
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WWII veteran receives French medal

Marion, IA
Leon Mehring, a member of Marion Post 298, Department of Iowa, and a WWII veteran, received the French Legion of..
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Texas Legionnaire receives 4th annual Jockey Texas Hero Award
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Texas Legionnaire receives 4th annual Jockey Texas Hero Award

Royse City, TX
In 2016, Jockey Underwear started a campaign called "SHOWEM WHAT'S UNDERNEATH". The campaign was meant to show people that there..
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Post 828 elder receives recognition during Black History Month
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Post 828 elder receives recognition during Black History Month

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 17, 2019) Legionnaire Willie Foster, 96, the oldest member of Fred Brock American Legion Post No...
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American Legion Karl Ross Post 16 (Stockton, Calif.) "meet-n-greet" event
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American Legion Karl Ross Post 16 (Stockton, Calif.) "meet-n-greet" event

Stockton, CA
American Legion Karl Ross Post 16 in Stockton, Calif., had a "meet-n-greet" event for the California American Legion department commander..
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Cherokee County (Ga.) veterans dedicate the nation's first homeless veteran statue in ceremony
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Cherokee County (Ga.) veterans dedicate the nation's first homeless veteran statue in ceremony

Canton, GA
“No Veteran who fights for this country should have to fight for a job, a roof over their head or..
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Student requests support from Eagan Post 594
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Student requests support from Eagan Post 594

Eagan, MN
On Feb. 4, members of the Eagan American Legion Post 594 Color Guard retired the U.S. flag at the School..
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NJ resident Dubroski receives Jefferson Award
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NJ resident Dubroski receives Jefferson Award

Clark, NJ
Edward Dubroski, a lifelong New Jersey resident, resides in Clark and is a proud member of Clark American Legion Post..
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Washington State Post 130 honors Zillah schools' Veterans Day programs
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Washington State Post 130 honors Zillah schools' Veterans Day programs

Zillah, WA
On behalf of our national commander, Department of Washington commander, Area 4 vice commander, Zillah Post commander, Zillah SAL commander..
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Ruel Neal Post 79 honors two 70-year members
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Ruel Neal Post 79 honors two 70-year members

Le Roy, IL
Two members of Ruel Neal Post 79 (Le Roy, Ill.) were honored on Dec. 10, 2018. A ceremony was held..
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Legion hears about impressive Oklahoma State University veterans
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Legion hears about impressive Oklahoma State University veterans

Stillwater, OK
Richard Hansen presented a program to Hanner-Sharp American Legion Post 129 on “How can the Legion help the 700+ veterans..
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