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WOMEN VETERANS
Post 109 of Rutherford helps HS senior raise awareness..
Rutherford , NJ
When the Post 109 commander was approached by a local high schooler named Haley who had an idea to raise..
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Army Officer Candidate School Database: preserving the legacy of commissioned leaders
The Villages, FL
Many American Legion members earned their commissions through Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) and went on to lead soldiers during..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Candlelight vigil shines light on homeless veterans on winter solstice
Canton, GA
Dec. 21 marks the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. The longest night that the over 40,000 homeless..
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VOLUNTEERING
Fred Brock Post 828 sponsors holiday gift giveaway on San Antonio’s East Side
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Dec. 22, 2025) – To assist in placing smiles on the faces of children, Fred Brock American..
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POST TREASURES
Elementary students paint mural for local post
Goose Creek, SC
Howe Hall Elementary School students spent nearly eight months creating a mural that now is affixed to American Legion Post..
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BE THE ONE
Post Falls, Idaho, Post 143 Be the One launch party/Army-Navy Game watch party
Post Falls, ID
Post 143 officially launched their Be the One program on Dec. 13, 2025, during the Army/Navy Game. Over 20o people attended..
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Wreaths Across America Radio and event
Bristol, CT
Members of Post 2 assisted the Katherine Gaylord Chapter of the Daughters of the American revolution with this year's..
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Post donates to local organizations
Bristol, CT
The week before Christmas, officers of American Legion Post 2 in Bristol, Conn., were out and about delivering donations to..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
First memorials in Jacksonville Beach to honor fallen servicemembers in Vietnam, Korea, undeclared wars..
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Thanks to the efforts of American Legion Post 129’s Sons of The American Legion (SAL), the first memorials were unveiled..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts Polar Express with children
Peoria, AZ
On Dec. 20, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted the Polar Express event for children. The Auxiliary worked..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Forest Hill Cemetery Veteran Graves Project
Derry, NH
In March 2024, members of Lester W. Chase American Legion Post 9 in Derry, N.H., initiated an ambitious project to..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Veterans help Afghanistan veteran translator build Habitat home for him and his family
Canton, GA
Several veterans from various community veterans groups came out during the past couple of months to help build a Habitat..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Disabled veteran races toward Indy
Jonathon Tepes Sharkey, known in racing circles as Rocky Flash, was born in Elizabeth, N.J. After finishing high school..
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Battlefield Cross dedication
Norwood, NJ
A Battlefield Cross is a symbolic memorial created on the battlefield at the base camp to honor a fallen solider...
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
American Legion Post 23 supports local veterans this holiday season
Keyport, NJ — Members of American Legion Post 23 in Keyport continued their tradition of service by supporting local veterans..
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Army-Navy watch party brings over $2,000 for Toys for Tots
Frederick, MD
Francis Scott Key Post 11 in Frederick, Md., held our annual Army-Navy Game Watch Party. At halftime, we solicit donations for..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Weiss-Wurzbach American Legion Post 460 hosts mobile blood drive
Castroville, TX
CASTROVILLE, Texas – (Dec. 6, 2025) – To support the American Legion Blood Donation Program, Weiss-Wurzbach American Legion Post 460..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Weiss-Wurzbach American Legion Post 460 hosts annual Oratorical Contest
Castroville, TX
CASTROVILLE, Texas – (Dec. 4, 2025) – Weiss-Wurzbach American Legion Post 460 held their annual Oratorical Contest at the post’s..
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Army-Navy Game Day at post
Bristol, CT
Post 2 of Bristol, Conn., held for the second year in a row an Army- Navy Game Day at the..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 supports Reindeer Run
Peoria, AZ
On Dec. 16, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) supported the Reindeer Run at Ira Murphy Elementary School. The..
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Army–Navy Game Day feels like home at Cherry Valley Post 443
Cherry Valley, MA
On Dec. 13, 2025, Cherry Valley American Legion Post 443 in Cherry Valley, Mass., opened its doors to the public..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Canton post supports local school with Veterans Day Art Contest
Canton, GA
Supporting youth and Americanism is one of the four pillars of The American Legion. For the past 3 years, Thomas..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Essex County (N.J.) American Legion Family participates in Wreaths Across America Day
Wrightstown, NJ
The American Legion Family of Essex County, N.J. – which includes veterans, Sons and Auxiliary members – participated in Wreaths..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders adopt Ira Murphy Elementary School
Peoria, AZ
On Dec. 15, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders delivered toys and gift cards to their adopted..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828/Project Shoes continues to help East Side students
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Dec. 13, 2025) – The American Legion is a strong supporter of the Junior Reserve Officer Training..
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Why you should belong and support your local Legion
Crisfield , MD
An appearance on the "Delmarva Life" TV program. https://youtu.be/Hi4AT2GNBFc?si=qG3DmQmcLhnNUKW1
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders deliver Christmas gifts: Day 2
Peoria, AZ
On Dec. 14, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders continued delivering Christmas gifts, to 10 more families...
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders deliver Christmas gifts to adopted families, Day 1
Peoria, AZ
On Saturday the 13th, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders delivered gifts to five families they had..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Suffolk County holds Oratorical Contest
Brentwood, LI, NY
The Suffolk County Oratorical Contest was held at Joseph Loeffler Post 1006 on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. These talented high..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Program donates 10,000 winter coats to homeless veterans and other needy ahead of the..
Canton, GA
Several years ago, the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran program, a subunit of Thomas M. Brady American Legion Post 45 in..
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Cedar City Post 74 Annual Christmas Party 2025
Cedar City, UT
Cedar City American Legion Post 74 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 74 Invited Iron County veterans and their families to..
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