New Jersey's Sons of the American Legion run third annual "Cookies for Vets" project
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New Jersey's Sons of the American Legion run third..

East Orange and Lyons, NJ
“You guys sure are popular around here!” Latisha Eaves from the VA’s Center for Development and Civic Engagement exclaimed to..
Dover (Tenn.) Squadron 72 hosts Stewart County Purple Heart ceremony
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Dover (Tenn.) Squadron 72 hosts Stewart County Purple Heart ceremony

Dover, TN
The Stewart County Purple Heart Ceremony was hosted by Dover Squadron 72 on Aug. 27. A small crowd gathered inside..
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Dover (Tenn.) Squadron 72 conducts Stewart County POW/MIA ceremony
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Dover (Tenn.) Squadron 72 conducts Stewart County POW/MIA ceremony

Dover, TN
The Stewart County POW/MIA ceremony was conducted by Dover Squadron 72, Sons of The American Legion at First Christian Church,..
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Young SAL racer wins in JuiceBox karts
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Young SAL racer wins in JuiceBox karts

Ruskin, FL
Ruskin, Fla, Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey, who has enjoyed much racing success in the PowerWheel Division, has finally won in JuiceBox Karts. In racing,..
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SAL Detachment of New Jersey receives accolades, appointments at national convention
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SAL Detachment of New Jersey receives accolades, appointments at national convention

Nutley, NJ
The Detachment of New Jersey, the state-level organization managing New Jersey’s 10,000 members, recently attended the 54th Sons of The..
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Navy vet shows support for young SAL racer
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Navy vet shows support for young SAL racer

Ruskin, FL
Ruskin, Fla. Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey just received a letter from Hillsborough County Commissioner Joshua Wostal, who is also a 10-year Navy veteran. The..
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Young SAL racer earns white belt
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Young SAL racer earns white belt

Ruskin, FL
Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey, who turned 3 on July 4, started his karate training at Action Karate in River Hills Plaza in Valrico, Fla., shortly after..
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Georgia Legion invests in youth leadership
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Georgia Legion invests in youth leadership

Pine Mountain Valley , GA
“It’s an actual camp and an opportunity for kids to be kids,” said Brian Shedd, immediate past Detachment of Georgia..
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Annual Spanky Memorial Golf Outing
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Annual Spanky Memorial Golf Outing

Bellville, OH
On June 13, 2026, another Spanky Memorial golf outing hosted by Sons of the American Legion Squadron 535, went into..
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Young SAL member gets presidential letter
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Young SAL member gets presidential letter

RUSKIN, FL
Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey, a Squadron member of Pearce-Keller American Legion Post 17 in Manhattan, Kansas, will turn 3 on July 4. On..
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John J. Morris Post 62 SAL presents $40,000 in donations between two charities
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John J. Morris Post 62 SAL presents $40,000 in donations between two charities

Peoria, AZ
At their June meeting, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Sons of The American Legion presented two checks..
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Squadron 11 donates $10,000 to support Post 11
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Squadron 11 donates $10,000 to support Post 11

Lancaster, OH
At the March meeting of Squadron 11 from Lancaster, Ohio, the SAL voted to donate $10,000 in honor of past..
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John J. Morris Post 62 SAL supports Post 84 Walk of Honor
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John J. Morris Post 62 SAL supports Post 84 Walk of Honor

Peoria, AZ
On May 7, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) presented more supp0rt to =Ira H. Hayes Post 84 in..
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Update on young SAL racer
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Update on young SAL racer

Ruskin, FL
On April 7, 2026, Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey, the young SAL racer, was diagnosed by the USF Pediatrics Early Steps Department with..
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Young SAL member to race in NASCAR Youth Series
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Young SAL member to race in NASCAR Youth Series

RUSKIN, FL
Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey, a member of Pearce-Keller Squadron 17 in Manhattan, Kan., will be making his debut in the NASCAR Youth..
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Sons of The American Legion revitalize Post 260 birthday celebration
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Sons of The American Legion revitalize Post 260 birthday celebration

Portage, IN
PORTAGE, Ind. — Port City American Legion Post 260 celebrated the 107th birthday of The American Legion on March 11..
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Young SAL member racing update
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Young SAL member racing update

Ruskin , FL
31-month-old Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey returned to the track on Feb. 15, 2026 at Ambassador Racing School in Wimauma, Fla., only a..
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Essex County (N.J.) American Legion Family participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Essex County (N.J.) American Legion Family participates in Wreaths Across America Day

Wrightstown, NJ
The American Legion Family of Essex County, N.J. – which includes veterans, Sons and Auxiliary members – participated in Wreaths..
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(Very) young SAL member wins race championship
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(Very) young SAL member wins race championship

Ruskin, FL
Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey was born on the 4th of July 2023 in Ternopil, Ukraine. Only 33 hours after his birth, he..
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SAL Detachment of New Jersey holds 35th POW/MIA Watchfire
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SAL Detachment of New Jersey holds 35th POW/MIA Watchfire

Seaside Heights, NJ
“Honor, sacrifice, loneliness and sorrow for the men that are missing and families that long for their return.” Speaking about a..
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Legion Family raises new post flags
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Legion Family raises new post flags

Las Cruces, NM
The entire Joe P. Quesenberry American Legion Post 10 family in Las Cruces, N.M., was represented at the flag-raising ceremony..
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The Kennedy Law Firm welcomes Squadron 289 member to legal team
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The Kennedy Law Firm welcomes Squadron 289 member to legal team

Clarksville, TN
Clarksville, TN — The Kennedy Law Firm is excited to announce the addition of attorney Cody Schmidt, Esq., to our..
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The Son of the Sons, New Jersey 2025
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The Son of the Sons, New Jersey 2025

Middlesex, NJ
On Thursday June 12, 2025, SAL Squadron Commander Vito W. Lasala Jr. was honored with the Detachment of New Jersey..
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Members of SAL Squadron 241 participate in Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
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Members of SAL Squadron 241 participate in Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

Fort Wayne, IN
Waynedale, a suburb of Fort Wayne, Ind., kicked off the 2025 Memorial Day Parade. It began at 9 am EDT..
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SAL 105 of Belleville, N.J., donates $1,000 to detachment commander's project
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SAL 105 of Belleville, N.J., donates $1,000 to detachment commander's project

Belleville, NJ
SAL Squadron 105 of Belleville, N.J., voted to donate $1,000 to the detachment commander’s project at their February meeting, with..
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SAL Squadron 105 holds flag education class
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SAL Squadron 105 holds flag education class

Belleville, NJ
SAL Squadron 105 of Belleville, N.J., held their first flag education course on Feb. 3 at the Post Hall on..
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The grass IS greener on the other side
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The grass IS greener on the other side

Evanston, IL
By Michael L. Wojciechowski On Nov. 2, the Civil Air Patrol helped Post 42 and Squadron 42 members clear the..
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Post 105 Family donates $2,200 to Gail's Angels Foundation
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Post 105 Family donates $2,200 to Gail's Angels Foundation

Belleville, NJ
The Belleville Post 105 American Legion Family donated $2,200 to the Gail’s Angels Foundation in November. This is the fifth year..
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Post 105 Family runs Clothe the Homeless event
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Post 105 Family runs Clothe the Homeless event

Belleville, NJ
The American Legion Family of Post 105 in Belleville ran a clothe-and-feed-the-homeless event in Newark, N.J., the first weekend of..
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Las Cruces squadron conducts flag retirement ceremony
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Las Cruces squadron conducts flag retirement ceremony

Las Cruces, NM
Joe P. Quesenberry Squadron 10 of the Sons of The American Legion conducted a flag retirement ceremony Oct. 22, 2024,..
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Legionnaire/SAL member celebrates 100th birthday, 90 years as a Son
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Legionnaire/SAL member celebrates 100th birthday, 90 years as a Son

Centreville , MD
On Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, members of the Jeff Davis Post 18 American Legion Family of Centreville, Md., participated in..
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