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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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Sonarman Paul LaMont, recipient of Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal
Pictured: The Hon. Blake Moore, Utah District 1, Paul D. LaMont, American Legion Department of Utah Post 58, and Department..
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Remember
The freedom we share is surely not free. It's paid with lives given for you and for me. All the brave that..
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Curtis High School students help homeless veterans
I'm a retired Marine and a member of American Legion Post 52 in Coventry, Conn. I'm also a volunteer program..
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Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs
"Captured by Love" shares the inspiring romance and love stories of POWs who returned from the Vietnam War after five,..
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WWI Somme American Cemetery (France)
I belong to Captain Maxson Post 634 in Cambridge, N.Y. I arranged a private tour with Phoenix Custom Tours to..
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No longer foes – friends honor the fallen
In a quiet, forested section of what was once Fort McClellan in Anniston, Ala., former adversaries, once intent on each..
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Memories of a Veteran
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American Legion NSO saves homeless honorably discharged Army disabled veteran's life
My name is Rudolph R. Robinson, past commander of George S. Patton Jr. Tank Corps Post 19, Washington, D.C. I..
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65th Infantry Regiment ("The Borinqueneers") memories
The 65th Infantry Regiment, "The Borinqueneers," a majority all-volunteer Puerto Rican unit from the Puerto Rican National Guard, was activated..
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Veterans Healthcare
More than 3 million veterans use a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health facility for their medical needs. Unfortunately, while the..
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"I came to see you, grandpa."
Photo: 4-year-old grandson at grave. During a recent visit to family in Tennessee, the usual trips were made to various..
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National vice commander visits Grove City, Ohio
American Legion National Vice Commander Kenneth Hylton shared a brief site visit at Paschall Post 164, Grove City, Ohio, on..
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Semper Paratus - Always Ready
Museums can be found just about anywhere. A museum stands as a tribute to history. Museums dedicated to our country’s..
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80 years after Bataan, history has personal resonance in Colorado Springs for hero's son • By STEPHANIE EARLS stephanie.earls@gazette.com April 13,..
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The American Legion Alabama Commander's Cup & CMP 3-Position Air Rifle Junior Olympic Qualifier
For the third year in a row, The American Legion Matthew Blount Post 555 “Triple Nickel” and Shelby County Sport..
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Best Unique Senior Trivia Book
I'm an Army Vietnam-era veteran. For veterans of that time in the service I've written a book (Best Unique Senior..
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Free Speech or Sedition: Book VI Homicide Detective John Francis Kelly series
Kelly’s lured out of retirement to solve what no one else wishes to handle. Who else is better to take..
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Ghost of Samarra
Thank you for the opportunity to present Ghosts of Samarra: U.S. Army Strykers at War in Iraq, published in 2023..
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Proud to be an American
Attached is a picture of Philip K. Smith, U.S. Navy veteran (Vietnam), saluting the American flag raised on his newly..
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Iwo Jima: 50 Years of Memories
"Iwo Jima: 50 Years of Memories" aired throughout the United States and internationally for two decades, garnering praise from WWII..
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Wellness event with Warrior Strong
On Jan. 15, 2023, American Legion Post 59, along with other veteran organizations, hosted a Wellness Event that included yoga..
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In our own words
I was interview by News 9 inside our banquet hall at Post 170. I was able to speak up on..
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My America
"My America" tells the story of living in America through the eyes of a baby boomer. During this 75-year period..
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From Mail to Mountain
"From Mail to Mountain" is a detailed portrayal of the daily life of an Army private, Chuck Jackson, who served..
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Lunch with a friend
I had lunch with a friend today and saw myself as I think she was seeing me. We talked of..
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Scarlet Guard American Legion color guard - 40 years of service
The Scarlet Guard American Legion color guard is a showcase color guard unit that represents the American Legion Family of..
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The lost dog tag
In early September, Mike Stojak (former post commander) received a call at the Huntley American Legion from Jim Elam (Army..
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Vietnam ... through my lens
"Vietnam...through my lens" follows Stu Richel's journey as a combat journalist and photographer to, through and beyond his military service..
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How we got started with The American Legion
One fine day many years ago in Sun Prairie, Wis., I was waiting at the depot where the downtown park..
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Toys for Tots event sponsored by Stoughton (Mass.) Post 89
On Nov. 19, 2022, Stoughton (Mass.) American Legion Post 89 sponsored a Toys for Tots night at our post. Many..
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