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Small North Dakota Town Honors its War Dead
Portal, ND
The town of Portal is a small community (population 150) located in northwest North Dakota on the U.S./Canadian border. It..
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A Monument, an Eagle Scout Project, and a Life-Long Connection Continued
West Chester, PA
About 20 years ago, I was a Boy Scout in Chester County, Pennsylvania, looking for a worthy cause to take..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
American Legionnaires at the Army Memorial Monument on Camp Humphreys, South Korea during Veterans..
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
American Legionnaires in South Korea joined veterans, active-duty servicemembers, leaders of veterans' organizations and others celebrated Veterans Day with a..
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Veterans Day at the Gold Star Families Memorial
Forks, WA
About 60 people braved the weather today to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Gold Star Families Memorial..
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U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument
San Antonio, TX
On Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, a committee led by the Airman Heritage Foundation and its Military Working Dog (MWD) Advisor..
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U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument 10-year anniversary commemoration
JBSA-Lackland, TX
On Friday, Oct. 27, the K9 community came together for the first time in 10 years to celebrate and rededicate..
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American Legion Post 838 mural dedication
Fort Worth, TX
I am David Orona, the art teacher at Manuel Jara Elementary. I have fantastic information to share from a very..
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Remembering Vietnam veterans
Bristol, CT
On Oct. 28, 2023, more than 50 people gathered outside the History Room at the Bristol Public Library. They were..
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Wyoming proudly heralds new veterans memorial
Casper, WY
A year ago this November, Casper Legion Post 2 celebrated the completion of the Wyoming Fallen Veterans Memorial. Originally begun..
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New 9/11 memorial posted at Massillon Post 221
Massillon, OH
A new 9/11 memorial was posted at Massillon (Ohio) Post 221. Commander Stottsberry, with local law enforcement and fire departments,..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Barrett-Bonifas Memorial Ceremony held by United Nations Command Security Battalion-Joint Security Area in Camp..
Dongducheon, South Korea
Legionnaires Bill Beatty and Steve Tharp, vice commander of Lewis L. Millett Post 38 in South Korea, attended the Barrett-Bonifas..
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Ryan Winslow honored at Memorial Day events
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator Members of the Post 911 family joined hundreds..
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Memorial Day in the Snoqualmie Valley, Washington state
North Bend, WA
This year, as every year for many years, the officers and honor guard of Post 79 in North Bend-Snoqualmie, Wash.,..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Hero Banners remind Alexandria of a proud heritage
Alexandria Bay, NY
When SAL adviser Paul Sherbino came to the membership meeting with the banner idea, it was not met with large..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial Day 2023 in Queen Creek, Ariz.
Queen Creek, AZ
Our Memorial Day service on May 29, 2023, with Duane Ellsworth American Legion Post 129 and San Tan Memorial Gardens..
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Maryland American Legion Family - washing of Vietnam War Memorial
Washington, DC
On Saturday, June 3, members of the Maryland American Legion Family traveled to Washington, D.C., for the great honor of..
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Mohawk Post 1450, Halfmoon, N.Y.
Halfmoon, NY
On Thursday, May 25, members of American Legion Mohawk Post 1450 placed American flags at the graves of Armed Forces..
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Newkirk (Pa.) Memorial
Newkirk, PA
About 1.5 miles west of Tamaqua lies the small unincorporated coal village of Newkirk, Pa. Newkirk is unique in many..
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Operation Welcome Home
Middletown, IN
“Vietnam veterans faced disrespect and ridicule upon their return from the war. It's time to rewrite that chapter with Operation..
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Howard County Veterans Foundation to unveil monument design
Columbia, MD
The Howard County Veterans Foundation will unveil the design of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument planned for..
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Sunrise service
Village of Montgomery, NY
Our post begins the Thursday before Memorial Day, when we put flags on the veteran graves in five cemeteries, with..
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Howard County Veterans Monument design unveiling
Columbia, MD
The Howard County Veterans Foundation will unveil the design of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument planned for..
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Vietnam War mural dedication in Wentzville, Mo.
Wentzville, MO
On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, members of American Legion Post 323 in Wentzville, Mo., dedicated a 12’ x 18’ mural..
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American Legion Post 105 Family attends Four Chaplains' Mass
Kearny, NJ
Belleville's American Legion Post 105, Sons of The American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105, and members of the American Legion Auxiliary..
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Work completed on new veterans park in New Bethlehem, Pa.
New Bethlehem, PA
By Evanne Gareis Published in The Leader-Vindicator, New Bethlehem, PA NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. – After several years of preparation and dedication by..
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Outstanding: area community takes time to honor our veterans
Leland, NC
On Dec. 17, 2022, at noon, Wreaths Across America sponsored the honoring of our deceased veterans and their families. The..
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Candlelight vigil held at nation's only homeless veteran memorial
Canton, GA
On Dec. 21 at 5:38 p.m., the plight of our nation's homeless veterans was again remembered at a candlelight vigil..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
A veteran Christmas tree
Gouldsboro , PA
Post 274 has been doing a veteran Christmas tree for years. This is the first year we had a tree..
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Legion founding father George A. White honored
Portland, OR
PORTLAND, ORE. – The American Legion Department of Oregon paid tribute to one of the Legion’s founding fathers, Maj. Gen...
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Perryville, Mo.
St. Louis, MO
While many have heard of and have visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall, many do not know..
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