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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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WWII STORY
A neighbor, a hero
Simsbury, CT
Does the world know the heroes who walk among us? There is a hero in Tariffville, Conn. A veteran..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
SOLDIER ON: Since I lived, how will I live?
On Oct. 29, 2011, I was serving in Kabul, Afghanistan, when a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device struck a coalition Rhino..
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MY HERO, OUR STORY
Edward F. Ucinski Sr. - life, service and legacy
St. Louis, MO
Edward F. Ucinski Sr. (1914 – 1998) was a St. Louis–born U.S. Army veteran, prisoner of war and longtime American Legion member, whose..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
SP4 Lyle Hulinsky
Grand Island, NE
I chose the U.S. Army because others were doing it and being recognized in the local newspaper. It turned out..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honoring Post 68 namesake John E. Jacobs
JOHN E. JACOBS MEMORIAL TRIBUTE 58 years after his death, a community pays tribute. On Saturday, Oct. 3, more than 60 veterans..
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OTHER
Hezzie Griffis Post 30 brings Constitution to life for local students
Edgefield, SC
More than 200 local eighth-graders tested their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution during visits by members of Hezzie Griffis American..
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OTHER
Ten students, three programs, one American Legion Family
Edgefield, SC
Hezzie Griffis Post 30 and Unit 30 Auxiliary in Edgefield, S.C., sponsored 10 students to attend American Legion Palmetto Boys..
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LEGION RIDERS
ALR Post 62 calls for health safety awareness while on group rides
Peoria, AZ
On Oct 3, 2026, ALR from different posts came together for a group ride. It was mid-morning, and at the..
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BE THE ONE
March as the one
Rutherford , NJ
Oct. 3, 2026, marked the second year Post 109 Commander Keith Whiteside marched for veteran suicide awareness and the American..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Operation Legacy: four veterans make history at Post 143 in Idaho
Post Falls, ID
OPERATION LEGACY: PRESERVING THE VOICES OF VETERANS FOR GENERATIONS Steven H. Nipp Post 143 launches ongoing program to preserve veterans’ life..
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HONOR GUARD
Veteran of the Month for October 2026
Peoria, AZ
October 1, 2026 The American Legion John J. Morris of Arizona, Post 62, was honored to select its next Veteran of..
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HONOR GUARD
Community seminar highlights fall prevention and scam awareness
Peoria, AZ
Dateline: Sept. 24, 2026 - John Morris American Legion Post 62 The chaplain of the honor guard, Dan Pressler, presented “Behind..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Mico Post 380 service officer provides support to veterans facing military trauma
Seguin, TX
Submitted by: Mico Post 380, Mico, Texas On Sept. 25, 2026, Jackie Mixon-Johnson - service officer for Mico Post 380 and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
From 23 years in uniform to a children's book
I served 23 years in the Air Force, first in logistics and then more than a decade in intelligence analysis,..
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OTHER
South Carolina post brings veterans together one cup at a time
Edgefield, SC
Hezzie Griffis American Legion Post 30 launched a monthly Veterans Coffee Hour on Sept. 12 with a simple goal: create..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62, honors Robert John Dickey Jr. as Veteran of the..
Peoria, AZ
On Thursday, Oct. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 honored Navy Veteran Robert John Dickey Jr. as the Veteran of..
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OTHER
Rowing on the mighty Cuyahoga River
Cleveland, OH
Veterans Take to the Mighty Cuyahoga The American Legion Family joins rowers from across the nation and around the world for..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Pentagon 9/11 - Scars You Can't See
Hayesville, NC
He was appointed senior enlisted adviser for relief and recovery at the Pentagon within hours of the attack. What he..
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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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