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WOMEN VETERANS
The other Women in Vietnam - The Proud Enlisted
Hebron, MD
In 1965 W.A.C.s (Women Army Corps) were assigned to Saigon, Vietnam. From 1966 to 1973 about a thousand women were..
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100 MILES
Air, land and sea for Hope - update
The Woodlands, TX
Air/Land/Sea Challenge status since my 01 April start, as of the morning of 20 June: Air: COMPLETED! 1,475 miles flown of..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Flags in for Grimes County, Texas
Anderson, TX
Located approximately one hour northwest of Houston lies the rural community of Anderson, Texas, the county seat for Grimes County..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
An honor
Etters, PA
In 2014 I volunteered to place flags in the national cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Once in the cemetery I was..
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OTHER
Grateful for flag view
Mountain View, AR
It appears to wave best in 5-10 knot winds. It waves from the north, south and west, but it seems..
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100 MILES
22 a day is unacceptable
San Antonio, TX
Our daily sunrise walks around the neighborhood praying the Rosary with my wife - before TV news, breakfast, work -..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Happy Independence Day, USA!
Grovetown, GA
Placing flags at St. Teresa of Avila church in Grovetown, Ga., for Independence Day 2020.
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
For God and country
Grovetown, GA
Every Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day, the Knights of Columbus line the drive at St. Teresa of Avila..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Retiring history
Grovetown, GA
The number of stars on this flag sparked deep questions and discussion amongst the Boy Scout troops participating in a..
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100 MILES
Flag Day and flag retirement ceremony
Kent, WA
Post 15 from Kent, Wash., honored Flag Day with a flag retirement ceremony. Over 200 flags were retired with the..
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OTHER
Post 178 color guard motto: “Have Flags Will Travel”
Frisco, TX
The American Legion Post 178 color guard has been in high demand in 2021. Its participation in events during 2020..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Honor guard defies weather to achieve successful Memorial Day event
The Colony, TX
The Holley-Riddle Post 21 honor guard planned the perfect event for a Memorial Day ceremony that allowed a COVID-safe environment...
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Surrounded by Old Glory
San Antonio, TX
Sporting my American Legion 100 Miles for Hope lapel pin and U.S. Army green golf shirt in front of my..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Combat is not over when the war ends - it is just beginning
Arroyo, OT
Arroyo is a small coastal town in the southeastern region of Puerto Rico. Since 1939 a group of U.S. veterans..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Lifetime Achievement Award to Upper Peninsula membership chairman, Squadron 71 member William Germain
Gladstone, MI
The Sons of The American Legion held their summer convention in Southgate, Mich., and William "Bill" Germain was honored with..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope
Godfrey , IL
225 miles and continuing to walk. Post 492, Jerseyville, Ill.
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
A promise made, a promise kept
Cherry Hill, NJ
In 1932, the Locustwood Cemetery Association deeded 400 free gravesites to the American Legion Department of New Jersey for use..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Pig roast in the mountains
Woodland Park, CO
Annually, Post 1980 of Woodland Park, Colo., puts on a feed for the local folks of a slow-roasted pig with..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
An unexpected honor
Grapevine, TX
By Dorothy Harris When I was in first grade, I learned how to stand with my hand over my heart and..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Frisco Veterans Memorial – a place of honor and respect
Frisco, TX
The City of Frisco has a proud history of service to others and honoring its veterans, dating to 1948 with..
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100 MILES
Swimming the challenge
Murrieta, CA
This year I have set a personal goal of 150 miles in 120 days of swimming. If I finish the..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Tidioute (Pa.) Memorial Day ceremony
Tidioute , PA
Members of Elzie Lynch Post 334 participated in the community's Memorial Day ceremony.
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
The Salute
Horsham, PA
i am just a flag to you, ..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Gladstone (Mich.) Son elected 5th Zone commander
Gladstone, MI
A 45-year member and past commander of August Mattson American Legion Squadron 71 in Gladstone, John Pickard was elected to..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Then it was time
Lutz, FL
THEN IT WAS TIME ..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Honor of carrying our flag
Stowe , VT
On May 8, 1945 (V-E Day), my parents (immigrants of the early 1900s) gave me (age 7) a small American..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Northeast Post 630 honors a forgotten veteran
Blue Ash, OH
American Legion Northeast Post 630 annually participates in the Memorial Day parade and ceremony of the City of Blue Ash,..
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MEMORIAL DAY
American Legion Post 71 celebrates Memorial Day 2021
Cabot, AR
American Legion Post 71 in Cabot, Ark., had a very good Memorial Day celebration. We made the front page of..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Veterans honored
Newcastle, WY
Beginning Friday, May 28, Newcastle (Wyo.) ALR Post 3 was escorted by the local volunteer fire department to deliver a..
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OTHER
If you are remembered, you will never be forgotten
Wichita, KS
Memorial Day 2021 American Legion Thomas Hopkins Post 4, 816 N. Water, Wichita, Kan., honored the post namesake. Every Memorial Day,..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Page County Memorial Day of Remembrance
Luray, VA
Miller-Campbell-Baker Post 22 of Luray, Va., spent the early evening hours of a day one week prior to Memorial Day..
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