Department of Arizona salutes Army veteran Dr. Bobbie Kimelton
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Department of Arizona salutes Army veteran Dr. Bobbie Kimelton

Phoenix, AZ
The Department of Arizona salutes Dr. Roberta "Bobbie" Kimelton. She is an Army veteran/cryptographer and Russian linguist. Her list..
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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Poem embodying the process and transformation from civilian to Marine
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Poem embodying the process and transformation from civilian to Marine

The Transformation By Michael Haas Did they know it early on? What was their inspiration? A new reality was now set upon Yellow..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honored by Girl Scout Troop 2639
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John J. Morris Post 62 honored by Girl Scout Troop 2639

Peoria, AZ
On Friday, Aug. 21, Girl Scout Nicki Stackhouse of Troop 2639 presented Auxiliary President Geri Singer with a plaque of..
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John J. Morris hosts Down and Durdy: "A Hand Up-Not a Hand Out"
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John J. Morris hosts Down and Durdy: "A Hand Up-Not a Hand Out"

Peoria, AZ
The American Legion Riders all over Arizona participate on Sundays for an event called "Capture the Flag". It's a great..
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ALR Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) stepping up to help veterans
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ALR Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) stepping up to help veterans

Peoria , AZ
One of our Riders, Maggie Heller, heard about an Air Force veteran who had moved into a new apartment and..
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Arlington
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Arlington

Green Bay, WI
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One Nation Under God
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One Nation Under God

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"Honor"
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

"Honor"

https://missymakesmelaugh.blogspot.com/2021/09/honor.html I write about when I was in the National Guard and performing honor guard duties. I wished that the..
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Texas 20th District commander throws first pitch at SA Missions Game, convenes first district meeting
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Texas 20th District commander throws first pitch at SA Missions Game, convenes first district..

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 20, 2026) – The San Antonio Missions hosted a Military Appreciation Day game at Nelson Wolff..
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Texas Legionnaires receive congressional certificates, coins for participation in Veterans History Project
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Texas Legionnaires receive congressional certificates, coins for participation in Veterans History Project

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 12, 2026) – Veterans from across the city, also known as Military City USA, were invited..
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It started with weeds and a handful of poppies
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It started with weeds and a handful of poppies

Remington, VA
Service doesn’t always start with a committee or big program. Sometimes it starts when a few people see something neglected..
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My father could have stayed home. He chose to go to war.
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

My father could have stayed home. He chose to go to war.

In 1943, my father had something a lot of young men probably wished they had: a legitimate reason to stay..
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Members attend flag retirement training on new $50k incinerator
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Members attend flag retirement training on new $50k incinerator

John J. Morris Post 62, Peoria, AZ
Members of the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Flag Retirement Squad attended a training service on the new..
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John J. Morris Chapter 62 Riders host weekly AZALR Trophy Steal
WHY I LOVE MY POST

John J. Morris Chapter 62 Riders host weekly AZALR Trophy Steal

Peoria, AZ
On Monday, Aug. 17, American Legion Riders in Arizona rallied at John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria for the..
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Department of Arizona salutes American Legion College graduates
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Department of Arizona salutes American Legion College graduates

Phoenix, AZ
On Aug. 16, the Arizona American Legion College held its graduation with 24 graduates from the Legion, Auxiliary and SAL...
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Freedom Rock: the USS Arizonas and Ira Hayes
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Freedom Rock: the USS Arizonas and Ira Hayes

Prescott Valley, AZ
Saturday, June 27, was a warm and sunny day in Prescott Valley, Ariz. An estimated 400 -500 veterans, friends, family..
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Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 (South Korea) provides school supplies
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Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 (South Korea) provides school supplies

Camp Humphreys, South Korea
During the Back-to-School event on Aug. 6, 2026, Paul E. Finn Memorial American Legion Post 37 in South Korea handed..
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Purple Heart veterans honored on National Purple Heart Day
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Purple Heart veterans honored on National Purple Heart Day

Stevensville , MI
Stevensville American Legion Junior Auxiliary Unit 568 was honored to host a dinner for Post 568 Purple Heart veterans on..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY

It started with socks

Helena, MT
When I was a junior in high school (1986-1987), my family had an exchange student from Spain. One day a..
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Col. Lewis L. Millet Post 38 (South Korea) hosts meet-and-greet, dinner for national commander
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Col. Lewis L. Millet Post 38 (South Korea) hosts meet-and-greet, dinner for national commander

Seoul, South Korea
Col. Lewis L. Millet American Legion Post 38 in South Korea had the privilege of hosting National Commander Dan K...
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Department of Arizona honors Navajo Code Talkers
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Department of Arizona honors Navajo Code Talkers

Phoenix, AZ
On Friday, August 14th, the Department of Arizona American Legion attended the Navajo Code Talker Day at Wesley Bolin Plaza..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Coast Guard birthday
WHY I LOVE MY POST

John J. Morris Post 62 honors Coast Guard birthday

Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 12, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored the U.S. Coast Guard's birthday. Prior to the..
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Cruise for a Cause: family first at West Allis, Wis.
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Cruise for a Cause: family first at West Allis, Wis.

Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Post 537 (West Allis, Wis.) hosted the American Legion Riders on June 26 for their 'Cruise for a Cause:..
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We remember
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We remember

Central Square, NY
Commander Heather Stevens and Historian Donald Schultz of Central Square Fuller-Taylor Post 915 of New York, as a USA 250..
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Do You Remember When
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Do You Remember When

DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN… By Michael Haas Do you remember when our lives were altered, That bright sunny day in September? Do you..
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Letters In The Quiet
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Letters In The Quiet

Author James White announces the release of "Letters In The Quiet: A Novel of Duty, Sacrifice, Commitment", now available through..
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Freedom's Call
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Freedom's Call

Freedom’s Call By Michael Haas Built upon a desire Stoked through misrule. Freedom calls up a wildfire Regaling for overrule. Our freedom has..
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Purple Heart City designation
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Purple Heart City designation

Hamilton, GA
On Aug. 8, 2026, Harris County (Ga.) Post 189, along with the City of Hamilton and Harris County, each formally..
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The Highground: the nation’s premier manned veterans memorial park
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

The Highground: the nation’s premier manned veterans memorial park

Neillsville, WI
Tom Miller began this project in 1964 while serving in the 2nd Battalion/7th Marines, where he met his partner from..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

The Cold War years

Spanish Fort, AL
We were called Silent Warriors, which refers to any member of the United States Air Force Security Service. We all..
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