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OUR TRAVELS

Share your stories about your travels to locations that would be of interest to veterans. Examples would be memorials, monuments, museums, special events, attractions, and military bases.

 

NATIONAL POPPY DAY

Share your stories about National Poppy Day.

 

BE THE ONE

American Legion posts and members are leading the way in increasing awareness about and reducing the number of veteran suicides. Share your success stories so others can get inspired and do their part to "Be The One."

 

OUR KOREAN WAR STORY

American Legion Family members are invited to share personal accounts from Korean War veterans, stories of post namesakes, Legion-led community support during the war, photos and descriptions of unique equipment, artifacts and other memorabilia, and more. Please include clearly the American Legion Family connection with each submission.

 

VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

Tell us your stories about veterans strengthening America.

 

BUDDY CHECKS

Tell us about successes you have experienced in conducting Buddy Checks on veterans in your area.

 

MY WWII STORY

Legionnaires and posts are invited to collect personal anecdotes and local developments about the World War II generation, to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the conflict. Include American Legion membership where applicable.

 

AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

Tell us how your post is celebrating its history and anniversary.

 

FAMILY LEGACY

Have multiple generations of your family continued their service at American Legion posts? Share your family's history of Legion leadership.

 

MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING

The American Legion wants your story of basic training. What do you remember most? What’s your fondest memory? What is your worst?

 

WOMEN VETERANS

Our sisters in arms have always been part of The American Legion. Share your own story of service, or one of a member or post namesake.

 

MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES

How has your post or district actively recruited new members? Share your tips and successes with others.

 

RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Join The American Legion Family's tribute to our flag by posting photos of Old Glory, or sharing what the U.S. flag means to you.

 

POST TREASURES

Do you have something special at your post? Share the story and a photo.

 

GI BILL STORIES

Share your story of how the GI Bill influenced your life. Did you use it for college? Vocational training? A business loan? A home loan? What has the GI Bill meant to you?

 

MY TIME IN UNIFORM

We thank you for your service, and would like to hear about it. Share your experiences, memories and stories from your time in the armed forces.

 

HONOR & ACHIEVEMENTS

Tell us about the honors and achievements given out or received in your community.

 

COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Tell us about local memorials or monuments in your community.

 

WHY I LOVE MY POST

Send us a story and photo to tell us what makes your post special.

 

POST MUSEUMS / MEMORIALS

Does your local post have a museum? We would love to hear about it.

 

HONOR GUARD

Let us know about the activities and members of your honor guard.

 

VOLUNTEERING

Legionnaires are known for their selfless volunteer work. Tell us about the unsung heroes in your post or department.

 

VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Every day Legionnaires quietly help others. Share your stories with us.

 

MY HERO, OUR STORY

SAL members share their stories of their fathers and/or grandfathers ​who inspired them to their continued service.

 

IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Your story is important to The American Legion. You are invited to share your memoir, poem, photo, video, book or link to another site.

 

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Sons of The American Legion members regularly honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires. Share how your squadron is fulfilling this obligation.

 

SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETS

Stories of positive American Legion connection with the post-9/11 generation, please share your story.

 

MEMORIAL DAY

How did your Legion post commemorate Memorial Day? Share your story with us.

 

AMATEUR RADIO

Share your experience with The Amateur Radio Club.

 

BASEBALL

Tell us about your experience with American Legion Baseball.

 

BOYS STATE

Share your experience participating in Boys State.

 

LEGION RIDERS

Share your experience with The American Legion Riders.

 

ORATORICAL CONTEST

Tell us about your experience with The American Legion Oratorical Contest.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

Tell us how a scholarship awarded by The American Legion made a difference in your life.

 

OTHER

Dont's see a category that fits? Share your story here and we'll take care of the rest.

 

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