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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..

ORATORICAL CONTEST

Department of Arizona salutes Navy veteran Paul Johnson

Phoenix, AZ

The Department of Arizona wants to salute career Navy veteran Paul Johnson. He is the department Oratorical chair and..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Fish on Fridays: A Memoir of Bad Breaks, Hard Lessons and Unexpected Strength

"Fish on Fridays: A Memoir of Bad Breaks, Hard Lessons and Unexpected Strength" What happens when a life takes turns you..

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BE THE ONE

John J. Morris Post 62 Riders join forces for "Ride to End 22"

Peoria, AZ

On Saturday, Sept. 5, the American Legion Riders of Post 62 rolled out in force to support the "Ride to..

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POST TREASURES

World War II mural still stands

North Baltimore, OH

Nestled on the back wall of the stage in the hall of American Legion Post 539 in North Baltimore, Ohio,..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Honor Flight San Antonio #22

Honor Flight San Antonio FLT #22: Sept. 4-6, 2026 Wm. M. Randolph Post 593 (Converse, Texas) had the privilege of welcoming..

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HONOR GUARD

Post 62 honor guard volunteer duties

Peoria, AZ

The Post 62 honor guard has been busy this year honoring our veterans by: Celebrating a veteran on the first of..

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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS

Smithfield (Va.) post honors GWOT veterans

Smithfield, VA

Smithfield American Legion Post 49 hosted a dinner on Aug. 29 for veterans who served during the Global War on..

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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Barrett-Bonifas Memorial ceremony held by United Nations Command Security Battalion-Joint Security Area in Camp..

Camp Bonifas, South Korea

On Aug. 18, 2026, members of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38, South Korea, attended the Barrett-Bonifas Memorial ceremony..

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

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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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Department of Arizona joins ceremony for Ira H. Hayes

Phoenix, AZ

On Sept. 1, the Department of Arizona was honored to have three officers representing the department at the Veteran of..

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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

John J. Morris Post 62 honors Veteran of the Month Ira H. Hayes

Peoria, AZ

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 began exceedingly early in the morning for the preparation of honoring..

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WHY I LOVE MY POST

John J. Morris Post 62 presents Lary Tank with Stars of 62 Award

Peoria, AZ

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 had the honor to present Larry Tank with the “Stars of..

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

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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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING

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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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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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LEGION RIDERS

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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LEGION RIDERS

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

Green Bay, WI

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

One Nation Under God

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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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