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WOMEN VETERANS
June 21 to be 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion..
Columbus, GA
In honor of the fearless women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, Columbus, Ga., Mayor Berry “Skip” Henderson III,..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'The best shipmates in the world'
Portage, MI
I wanted to explore space. It was 1981, and the space shuttle program was just beginning. I knew I didn't..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
From the lodge to the Army chaplaincy
Guaynabo, OT
When I attended seminary, I enrolled in the chaplaincy course, which focused exclusively on hospital ministry. I had no idea..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Compassion lives on through legacy of SSGT Alexandria Gleason-Morrow
Fredonia, NY
On March 22, 2017, 25-year-old SSGT Alexandria Mae “Alex” Gleason Morrow lost her life while performing maintenance duties while in..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Northeast Post 630 honors those who served in all wars
Blue Ash, OH
Northeast Post 630 bugler Dick Schnitz is a member of a national organization known as Taps Across America (TAA). Each..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
NE Post 630 leads Blue Ash Memorial Day Parade
Blue Ash, OH
This year there was little doubt the weather would cooperate. It was a little cool and a bit windy at..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
Honored and blessed
Stevensville, MD
As a first-generation Ukrainian-American, I had a strong desire to serve my country - especially after hearing stories from my..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
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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OTHER
American Legion Post OK28 holds memorial ceremony at PFC Isami Miyasato’s grave
Okinawa, Japan, OT
During the Memorial Day weekend, American Legion Post OK28 (Okinawa, Japan) held a memorial ceremony at PFC Isami Miyasato’s grave..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
From a long line of veterans
Castleton, VT
My family, which came over in 1635, has a long line of veterans, officially starting with the Revolution at the..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'Blessed to be part of both worlds'
Seymour, IN
I joined the Navy on April 17, 1961, in Columbus, Ind. Times were somewhat difficult; the economy was not the..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'I would do it over again'
Jacksonville, FL
I graduated high school in 1976 and tried community college for almost a year. I was still living at home..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
From California to Italy
Chula Vista, CA
In high school I hadn’t thought of joining the military or even signing up for the draft. My parents never..
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OTHER
97 years of American Legion Baseball in the Grand Canyon State
Tucson, AZ
Tucson, Area A, Arizona American Legion Baseball has a long history of excellence. This year, the season was kicked off..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'One of the best decisions of my life'
Wenonah, NJ
I chose the Navy with aspirations to become a dentist. On Nov. 4, 1979, the hostages were taken in Iran...
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'Let the adventures begin'
DeLand, FL
In June 1960, I graduated from high school. The military draft was in force. I wanted to join one of..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'I'm ready to join up'
Rio Rancho, NM
My story is simple. I was a freshman at Hunter College in New York City. I studied most of..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
Three reasons I chose the Navy
Chesapeake, VA
1) My father and uncle were in the Navy during World War II. 2) I was 17 and the draft..
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OTHER
Legionnaire of Lewis L. Millett Post 38 participates with hometown Legion post in French..
French Lick, IN
William Beatty, Legionnaire of Lewis L. Millett Post 38 in South Korea, attended and participated with his hometown Legion post..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
Determined to be one of 'the few, the proud, the Marines'
Madison, CT
I am a soon-to-be 84-year-old former Marine. When I was a boy, my uncle, Pvt. Benjamin Amarone, was killed in..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
70-year pin presented
Campbell , NE
Commander Larry Holmberg of Campbell Post 169 presents Gerhart Meyer with a 70-year membership pin. Also pictured are Travis and..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Lest we forget
Carrollton , KY
Carroll County American Legion Post 41 adjutant Michael Manley designed a memorial to honor 62 fallen servicemembers from Carroll County,..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
American Legion replaces wind-damaged flags
Cresco, IA
the American and Iowa state flags had both been torn and completely wrapped around the top of a pole at..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
A matter of happenstance
Colleyville, TX
Initially, it was not so much that I joined the Army for personal reasons as much as it was happenstance...
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Cleaning monuments
Cresco, IA
Post 135 (Cresco, Iowa) cleaned the monuments at the courthouse. Before and after photos.
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
My heroes
In Fort Lewis my D.I..s were Staff Sgt. Beverly and Sgt. Martinez. That was 1966. They were so loved by..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day
Cresco, IA
The Cresco, Iowa, post held a ceremony at the courthouse. We involved youth as Scouts placed wreaths and our fifth-grade..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
Happily ever after
Kenwood, CA
I graduated from high school in 1968. A year later, I was going to enlist in the Navy for six..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Illinois Munitions: A News Journal of the Oak & Sangamon Ordnance Plants 1942-1950 Illiopolis,..
“Illinois Munitions: A News Journal of the Oak & Sangamon Ordnance Plants 1942-1950, Illiopolis, Illinois” ©2025. COLLINSVILLE, Ill., June 2025 –..
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MEMORIAL DAY
American Legion Post OK28 holds Memorial Day ceremony at Tomari International Cemetery
Okinawa, Japan, OT
On Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, American Legion Post OK28 held a ceremony at Tomari International Cemetery to honor those..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Lewis L. Millet American Legion Post 38 holds Memorial Day Ceremony at Yanghwajin Foreign..
Seoul, South Korea, OT
On May 26, 2025, Lewis L. Millet American Legion Post 38 held their annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Yanghwajin Foreign..
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