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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Dedication of Gladwin County Post 171 mural

On Aug. 3, 2025, Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 held a dedication event featuring the new mural on their..

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After the storm

In the wake of the severe flooding that struck Central Texas shortly after the July 4 celebrations, two cornerstone veterans'..

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The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II

In its duration, geographical reach and ferocity, World War II was unprecedented, and the effects on those who fought it..

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One Horse, One Hero at a Time

By Amanda Held In the fields of Swanton, Ohio, something extraordinary happens every day. It doesn’t involve high-tech medicine or traditional..

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Saying farewell - final days in hospice

The eyes say it all. The smile confirms it. There are no eloquent speeches. There are no drawn out stories. It's a..

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Permission to Walk in Peace

"Permission to Walk in Peace" is a profound anthology crafted by combat veterans, offering a unique blend of poetry, essays..

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Grunt to Great: Navigating the Interview Process from Military to Civilian Workplace

LAKE TIME CREATIVE RELEASES NEW BOOK Grunt to Great: Navigating the Interview Process from Military to Civilian Workplace ..

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Hill 119, Defending a Reconnaissance Marine’ OP, Vietnam, 1969-1970

The Marines and corpsmen of Delta Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division were surrounded by the North Vietnamese Army..

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A Salute to the Veterans

A Salute to the Veterans A salute to the Veterans Heroes all They made a big sacrifice And went off to war, They served their..

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Illinois Munitions: A News Journal of the Oak & Sangamon Ordnance Plants 1942-1950 Illiopolis,..

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Memorial Day

American Legion Post 15 (Dade City, Fla.) held a Memorial Day ceremony for the community, its supporters, members and area..

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Student-Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny

Being a student-athlete is a demanding and challenging task. They are busy with classes, studying, practices, games, workout sessions and..

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After the Uniform: Navigating Life, Love, and Purpose

"After the Uniform: Navigating Life, Love, and Purpose" is a grounded, compassionate guide written by a veteran - for veterans..

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The Wall of Honor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXkFZQofNUU

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Woody Bradshaw’s personal rendition of "Hallelujah" pays tribute to courage and resilience

Singer-songwriter Woody Bradshaw has released an emotionally charged version of Leonard Cohen's iconic “Hallelujah,” offering a tribute to love, loss..

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GI Post 244

We are GI American Legion Post 244 in Louisville, Ky. We have 316 Legionnaires and 55 Sons of The American..

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Bombs Away: A B-17 Pilot's 'Small' Part in a Big War

Herbert Small was born to Scottish and Irish immigrants and lived a simple, small-town life before he and his brother..

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Air Raid!

Nicholas Warr and his fellow recruits enjoy learning a new close-order drill command; a typical day at boot camp; Edson..

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Task Force Hogan: The WWII Tank Battalion that Spearheaded the Liberation of Europe

At 28, Samuel Hogan was the youngest tank battalion commander during WWII. He was responsible for the lives, welfare and..

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USS Thomaston Reunion anthem

Over the last couple of years, I’ve joined forces with shipmates who served aboard USS Thomaston (LSD-28) in celebrating our..

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Old Glory, Old GloryI

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Will You Remember

Will You Remember Down in the valley where the poppies grow, Lay those forgotten from long ago. Gentle breezes carry their lonely..

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Memoriam of the Fallen

Memoriam of the Fallen Listen and hear the caissons rumble, As the parade of our dead pass on. Since the days brothers..

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Fuquay-Varina Post 116 member receives VA "Commendation of Meritorious Service"

Fuquay-Varina Post 116 member, Island News Weekly columnist, and well-known Lowcountry South Carolina veterans’ advocate Larry Dandridge was awarded VA’s..

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