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Memorial Day flag tradition
Huntsville , TX
The American Legion Sam Houston Post 95 in Huntsville, Texas, has a long-standing tradition of placing flags at the graves..
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Raritan Post 23 visits Green Grove Cemetery to honor veterans
Keyport, NJ
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, veterans from Raritan Post 23 visited Green Grove Cemetery in Keyport, N.J. The mission was..
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Spring Valley, Wis., War Memorial groundbreaking for Rickerd-Danielson American Legion Post 227
Spring Valley, WI
On May 8, 2024, at 6 p.m., American Legion Post 227 in Spring Valley, Wis., held a short groundbreaking ceremony..
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Rededication of Newry, S.C., World War 2 Memorial
Newry, SC
On June 15, 2024, the Upstate South Carolina mill village of Newry will celebrate its 130th anniversary. There will be..
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Legion post adopts a cemetery
Sugar Hill, GA
In 2022, American Legion Post 127 in Georgia has a member whose son suddenly died on active duty. They were..
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Post OK28, Okinawa, Japan, held their annual Ernie Pyle Memorial
Okinawa., Japan
American Legion Post OK28, Okinawa, Japan, held their annual Ernie Pyle Memorial on April 20, 2024. The memorial was held..
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56th Truck Ambush Incident Memorial Ceremony at Camp Bonifas, South Korea
Camp Bonifas, South Korea
Commander Willian Scafe and Vice Commander Steve Tharp of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 attended the 56th Truck..
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Oregon Vietnam War Memorial Groundbreaking
Salem, OR
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Oregon Vietnam War Memorial on the State Capitol Grounds, Phase 1, occurred on March 29,..
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Laying of the Wreath ceremony
Haleyville, AL
Post 33 sponsored the annual Laying of the Wreath ceremony at the War Memorial in Haleyville, Alabama, on Veterans’ Day.
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Homeless Veteran vigil held at nation's only homeless veteran monument at sundown on December..
CANTON, GA
At 5:33 p.m. on December 21, 2023, the annual candlelight vigil was held at the nation's only homeless veteran monument..
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50 States in 2 ½ Months by Ken Bloom
Saint Charles, MN
It was early May 2023, and John Haller had an idea. Though it started innocently enough, within 2 ½ months..
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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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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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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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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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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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