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American Airman: A Memoir of a Wounded Veteran
This is a story of vulnerability, a narrative of a chosen few and a refreshing reminder of the power of..
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Flags prior to Memorial Day
Morrison (Ill.) American Legion Post 328 and several volunteers (ages 15-92) planted over 1,000 flags on veterans graves' on Saturday,..
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Fading Messengers
"Fading Messengers" is an original song and video honoring the sacrifices of American veterans. The song title stems from the..
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Shoemaker post burns U.S. flags with honor
The Shoemaker post becomes second in nation to construct memorial site for the interment of retired flag ashes, after Alabama..
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"Laid to Rest?"
LAID TO REST? Michael P. Mallardi Author, long-standing and dear parishioner. Once brilliant on a field of blue, Stars wane that once shone true. Eroded..
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Typical Air America work
Adventure, intrigue, danger, sacrifice and patriotism - words that fit Air America well, the U.S. government-owned Air America during the..
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American Legion Post 196 event raises over $11K
On Feb. 19, 2022, East Shore American Legion Post 196 held their 2nd annual Polar Plunge fundraiser. When you visit this..
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From the Air Force to college chancellor
Dr. Walter R. McCollum is the chancellor at Ivy Tech Community College, Richmond Campus, where his focus is to collaborate..
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My most memorable day as a veteran
When I came home from NKP Thailand in 1974, I came home alone. There wasn’t a unit redeployment, I was..
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Into the Upper Country
1762. The Colonial frontier’s in turmoil as empires clash and Native American societies fight for their survival. After much bloodshed,..
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Rumney Rocks
It was the start of a 7-day rock climbing trip in the White Mountains National Forest, sponsored by Higher Ground..
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The Armed Forces and American Social Change: An Unwritten Truce
"The Armed Forces and American Social Change: An Unwritten Truce" is a powerful depiction of black Americans’ struggle for..
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Arbitrary, capricious and absurd
On 2/28/2022 the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in No. 19-4633 (Bareford v. McDonough) set aside, vacated and..
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A Reflection of Vietnam
A Reflection of Vietnam I Recall: When bullets were flying And people were dying In defense of the freedom, we love The weapons of..
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Dearest Babe, Letters from a World War II Flight Surgeon
After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, hundreds of thousands of men joined the war effort to defend the..
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My Spiritual Markers
“God saved my life in Vietnam. Before Vietnam, I lived a purposeless life caring only about fun, booze and women....But..
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Post 145 Wounded Warrior 2022
Post 145 (Islamorada, Fla.) members participated in the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride event on Jan. 7, 2022. The convoy of..
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Christmas coats for kids
On Dec. 18, 2021, American Legion Post 772 in Fontana, Calif., teamed with the Transforming a Life Foundation on their..
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The American Legion and aviation During the 1920s and 1930s
During the late 1920s and early 1930s, The American Legion probably did more to promote aviation in America than any..
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Those Left Behind
10 July 1970 Fifteen men waited excitedly for the Chinook to arrive and carry them to the rear. Five were leaving..
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Commander's Memorial Garden Project
Albany American Legion Post 10 is happy and honored to reveal the commander’s Memorial Garden project. This project consists of..
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1973 a pivotal time for women in the military
Ever tried to march in pumps? I did, in October 1973 when I was ill-advised by a recruiter to pack..
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My family military history
As a young child growing up in Louisiana and New Mexico, I was mesmerized by the look of the soldiers..
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American Flag
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Service Through the Art of Sharing Stories
I maintain my ties with my fellow veterans at my Legion post. We are located at the top of the..
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Well-Worn Hats
Well-Worn Hats by Michael Bruce Scanlan I met an old man yesterday, While strolling through the mall, Who looked to be about my age And..
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Stay
With suicides on the rise I wrote this to address it in hopes it makes a difference Poem/song Stay By: Albert Giovino When..
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The Serpent Papers
The Serpent Papers is the struggle of two best friends, one who goes to college and the other who volunteers..
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The last Vietnam veteran
THE LAST VIETNAM VETERAN By Ronald Babcock When the last surviving Vietnam veteran succumbs to Agent Orange illness or passes away from..
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Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot's Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969
Col. John "Ace" Astle USMC (Ret.), Maryland State Senator (Ret.) Celebrates his 60 years of public service with book launch. December..
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