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Recruiting effort needs veterans’ voices for future success
As veterans, I am sure you receive regular thanks for your service and often reflect, with pride, on your time..
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Veterans with PTSD
Rows of bottles set on my shelf with pills for treating my other self. There are times when things are going well, and..
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Shatner sends personal congratulatory tweet to Missouri's Eagle Scout of the Year
Edward "Kirk" Ucinski IV received an unexpected surprise from a well-known Hollywood celebrity. Star Trek's Captain James T. Kirk, Mr...
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A volunteer's moment during the Ride.
I had the privilege to attend the American Legion Riders National Commander’s escort to the Milledgeville VA Veterans home. ..
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South Carolinian Receives Highest Award From Governor
South Carolina’s Past Dept. State Cmdr and now the Alternate NEC Robert “Bob” Scherer was presented “The Order of The..
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Erwin Prieskorn Post 46 procures a flagpole for the community and its veterans
Over the last several years at least two attempts were made to have a flagpole dedicated to veterans erected at..
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Moments Missed
My father was a Vietnam veteran, but I only knew him as a superhero. He spent 14 months running fuel..
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Red, White, Blue, and Gold...Star
Cotter High School in Winona, Minnesota was about to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Being a social studies teacher, it was..
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"He too watches oe'r the night"
“He too watches oer the night” A tribute to the deployed military at Christmas In 2000 I retired from the Navy with..
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My VA experience
I was diagnosed with CML in July of last year. Some research has shown a..
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The 100 Centennial Quilt fundraiser
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to all who have contributed to this successful fundraiser as the funds totaled over $2100...
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Purple Heart Proclamation
On July 22, Johnson County Commissioners Court issued a Purple Heart Proclamation. On the July 23,, Cleburne City Council..
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A salute to those who serve in so many ways.
I am a long time Jeep guy, since I was 12. I have always felt an interesting connection to these..
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Florida post sponsors senior softball team
In February 2014, American Legion Post 404, Marco Island, Florida was chartered with 28 original members. Just five years later,..
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Lost in Dalat - The Courage of a Family Torn by War
My novel, “Lost in Dalat — The Courage of a Family Torn by War,” is about Meggan Mondae, who travels..
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So Proudly We Hailed
Peoples' memories of World War II differ significantly, depending on whether they fought overseas, served..
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The Forgotten Meaning of Independence Day
As I rise from bed this day. My thoughts turn not to the daily tasks at hand , but rather..
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Thank you for your service
When U.S. military service members came back home from Vietnam, they often were shunned, spit on or discriminated against. At..
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Tribute to a brave man
This article is in honor of and in tribute to my father-in-law, George C. Mills, a member of the greatest..
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Going Home
In July 1969, the first combat battalion was to be withdrawn from..
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Shepherd’s Salvation - Rise of Humanity
Whether you believe life exists by the hand of a higher being, or through scientific explanations, this action packed science..
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UP-CLOSE & PERSONAL IN-COUNTRY, CHIEU HOI, VIETNAM 1969-1970
America’s largest logistics base in the Vietnam War was Long Binh Post, north of Saigon. A major target for enemy..
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Local D-Day heroes honored
"Eight gathered at Cleburne’s Rosehill Cemetery Thursday morning to mark the 75th anniversary of the Allied Forces June 6, 1944..
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Flag Day event held in Cleburne, Texas
Bright Beginnings Christian Learning Center, LLC, Cleburne, TX hosted a Flag Day event where Ken Peters Sr. of Post 491, Ken..
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Longitude And Latitude With Attitude: One Man's Quest To See The Entire World
An excerpt from the back cover of Longitude and Latitude, with Attitude: One Man’s Quest to See the Entire World “Rufus..
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22 A Day
Mark and Bettz, two friends and veterans of both the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, make it their personal mission to..
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American Eagle: A Visual History of Our National Emblem
A bold expression of a fledgling republic’s aspirations and bravado, the American bald eagle has been designed, drawn, illustrated, stamped,..
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American Legion Post 167 Veterans Banners
The American Legion Post 167, Albany, Indiana in conjunction with the Albany Lions Club and newly formed Beautification Committee of..
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Making a bad year better
Over a lifetime we learn that certain years are worse than others. Sometimes we wish that we could relive..
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Re-dedication and Memorial ceremony of the Puerto Rico Medal of Honor Grove
Latin American Post 840 and Auxiliary Unit 840 spearheaded a fundraising effort to completely renovate the Puerto Rican Medal of..
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Post 1836 of Woodside, N.Y. holds Memorial Day ceremony
On Memorial Day 2019, American Legion Post 1836, Blvd Gardens (Woodside, N.Y.) held its annual ceremony which has occurred for..
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