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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..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
The Post 6 Museum: Preserving our community’s military history
Chapel Hill, NC
One of the things I enjoy most about serving as museum director at American Legion Post 6 in Chapel Hill..
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OUR TRAVELS
USS Abnaki (ATF-96) honors most senior members
Des Moines, IA
USS Abnaki (ATF-96) held its 39th annual reunion in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 20-23, 2026. Harvey Dooge, 97, one of..
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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
Prescott Valley 9/11 observance, Healing Fields of Flags
Prescott Valley, AZ
Prescott Valley, Ariz.: Every year our town observers the 9/11 anniversary with a ceremony and the Healing Fields of Flags...
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Maj. James Robinson's 105th birthday celebration
Happy 105th birthday, Maj. James "Jim" Robinson! A celebration was held for Robinson at the National World War II Museum on..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
74th Annual Axt nursing scholarship a big hit for Lodi (N.J.) Post 136
Lodi, NJ
The George F, Axt Memorial Fund Nurses Scholarship is an annual event that has just hit its 74th year. The..
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LEGION RIDERS
ALR Post 62 completes advanced accident scene management training
Peoria , AZ
On Sept. 20, 2026, five members of ALR 62 attended advanced training for accident scene management. This course is presented..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Law & Order and First Responders Award
Kings Park, LI, NY
Suffolk County, LI, N.Y., presented to John Fils-Aime, a member of the FDNY, the Law & Order and First Responders..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
“I Served” is past tense
I retired from the U.S. Army after 25 years of service, and there is something that has bothered me for..
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HONOR GUARD
Honoring our Post 62 honor guard captain
Peoria, AZ
Sept. 23, 2026 A Special Tribute to Captain Barney Becklund Honoring a Leader Who Keeps the Memories of Our Veterans Alive The Post..
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HONOR GUARD
POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony
Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 19, 2026, the honor guard traveled to American Legion Post 105 to post the colors in observance of..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Our VSOs' post: PC-02, Republic of Panama
Nueva Gorgona, Republic of Panama
Post PC-02 was reinvigorated and relocated in 2019 to Nuevo Gorgona, located just outside Coronado, Chame District, Panama Oeste, Republic..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Luncheon for veterans
Ridgefield , NJ
Post 221 in Ridgefield, N.J., held a special luncheon honoring veterans and first responders. More than 200 guests attended throughout..
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BASEBALL
Fullerton Dodgers, 1975 World Series
Orange, CA
I recently discovered this site as I was looking for information from our team's participation in the 1975 World Series..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Brothers Under the Flag
My name is William Evens, and I am a Brazilian artist with great admiration and deep respect for American veterans. I..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Project BIG Vote Civic Academy held at Fred Brock Post 828
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Sept. 22, 2026) – Veterans must vote to make their voices heard in the political arena and..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Balaam Jones Post 510 “Buffalo Soldiers” attends Fort Polk Progress Community Briefing, Military Appreciation..
Leesville, LA
Members of Balaam Jones American Legion Post 510 “Buffalo Soldiers” joined veterans, military leaders, elected officials, business leaders and community..
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HONOR GUARD
Retiring of the flags
Peoria, AZ
Sept. 21, 2026 Honor Guard Retires More Than 1,000 American Flags The honor guard from American Legion Post 62, along with a..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Memorial returns home
Dahlonega, GA
On Sept. 1, 2026, a piece of Legion history returned to Heyward Fields American Legion Post 239, in the form..
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BASEBALL
1986 ALWS champions
Palm Beach Gardens (Jensen Beach Post 126), FL
We just had our 40-year reunion in August. Through the decades we have remained a tight-knit group. It's the best..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Department of Arizona encourages other posts to adopt Veteran of the Month program
Phoenix, AZ
The Department of Arizona is encouraging other posts around the state to adopt a Veteran of the Month program similar..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Dover (Tenn.) 72 American Legion Family hosts 13th Annual Stewart County "Rally Round the..
DOVER, TN
The 13th Annual Stewart County (Tenn.) "Rally Round the Flagpole" National Day of Remembrance was held at the Stewart County..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
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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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
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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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 presents Patriotism Award to Mission BBQ Surprise
Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 15, 2026, Post 62 presented Mission BBQ with the Patriotism Award. This award is given to businesses within..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Local Legion Active in All Civic Affairs": Then and now at Gordon M. Crothers..
In November 1927, Gordon M. Crothers Post 15 in Dade City, Fla., was preparing to lay the cornerstone of its..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Kenneth R. Mabres awarded Ambassador for Peace medal
Sun City Center, FL
American Legion Post 246 presents “Ambassador For Peace” Sun City Center, Florida—August 30, 2026 Wedged between World War II and Vietnam,..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates Air Force's 79th birthday
Peoria, AZ
Although the actual birthday for the U.S, Air Force was Friday, Sept. 18, John J. Morris Post 62 celebrated on..
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OTHER
POW/MIA remembrance
Middlesex, NJ
Each year, Chapter 233 of the Vietnam Veterans Association holds a 24 Vigil at the Metuchen Veterans Memorial Park, located..
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OTHER
From Cold War airman to science-fiction author, 44 years later
Clarence, NY
In 1982, at 18, I joined the U.S. Air Force. I certainly wasn't thinking about becoming a novelist. The Cold War..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Transformation
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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