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Rededication of pool to Maj. Nancy Leftenant-Colon
North Amityville, LI, NY
A rededication was held at the North Amityville (Long Island, N.Y.) Pool in Honor of Maj. Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first..
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Eighth Army 2026 Veterans Day ceremony, South Korea
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Legionaries from Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 and Lewis L. Millett Post 38 - both in South Korea -..
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Veterans Day commemoration at Clark Veterans Cemetery, Philippines
Angeles City, Phillippines
Members of The American Legion attended the annual Veterans Day commemoration at Clark Veterans Cemetery, Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honor the Veterans
Honor the Veterans It’s November 11, 2026 It’s Veteran’s Day, A Special Day for our Veterans, A Day to Honor All the Veterans, My Dad..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
'The Gene Pool Boy'
A serial killer is mailing death through the U.S. Postal Service. And Baltimore is the first target. When Baltimore television reporter..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
2026 Missouri Veterans' Hall of Fame induction ceremony
St. Louis, MO
The Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame, established in 2019, recognizes Missourians who have served honorably in the United States Armed..
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HONOR GUARD
CSM Gary W. Crisp American Legion Post 289 participates in Clarksville's 2026 Veterans Day..
Clarksville, TN
CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE – CSM Gary W. Crisp American Legion Post 289 is proud to participate in the 2026 Clarksville-Montgomery County..
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VOLUNTEERING
Florida's 3rd District: Unit 291 packs hope, one purse at a time
Steinhatchee, FL
Steinhatchee, Fla. – On Sept. 23, 2026, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 291 members partnered with VyStar Credit Union employees in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
From rock bottom to helping veterans home
On March 7, 2015, I hit bottom. I was living out of a little white Ford in a Walmart parking..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Hometown veterans strengthen community by planting seeds in youth
Hondo, TX
For the third year in a row, local military veterans from Post 128 are supporting the 7th grade football team..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
From military service to country music: Houston Bernard's 'Oklahoma Stars'
In August 2024, I had one of the most meaningful experiences of my life at The American Legion's 105th National..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
South Carolina Post 195 hosts first Veterans' Information Fair
Lugoff, SC
American Legion Larry Jeffers Post 195 of Lugoff, S.C., hosted their first Veterans' Information Fair Saturday, Nov. 7. The post..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Florida’s 3rd District posts unite to honor hometown heroes
Lee, FL
Each Memorial Day and Veterans Day, American Legion posts in Monticello, Lake City, Macclenny, Steinhatchee and Lee unite Florida’s 3rd..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
SAL racer tied for first in points
Ruskin, FL
Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey, 3, is racing against racers who are 5 in the JuiceBox Division. Stanislav started the season in February..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) recognizes Fuzzys Sports Grill with Americanism Award
Peoria, AZ
On Thursday, Nov. 5, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) recognized and presented the November Americanism Award to Fuzzys..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 honors, recognizes Veteran of the Month
Peoria, AZ
On Nov. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored and recognized the Veteran of the Month as the..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Humvees and hockey in New Jersey boost outreach
Newark, NJ
When the New Jersey Devils representative reached out to BCAL Commander Keith Whiteside about their upcoming Military and Veteran Appreciation..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Coming back is possible
I served in the Army's 82nd Airborne and in the Air Force. I survived being shot, relearned guitar, and I'm..
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LEGION RIDERS
ALR Post 62 honors veterans with citizens of Sun City, Ariz.
Peoria, AZ
Every year the city of Sun City, Ariz., holds a softball tournament the weekend before Veterans Day. As the players..
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Family doesn't stop at blood: a military daughter's Veterans Day message
Dade City , FL
On Nov. 7, I had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker for the City of Dade City’s Veterans..
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BUDDY CHECKS
We liked "Buddy Check" so much, we renamed our newsletter
Seaford, DE
Back when the cost of mailing newsletters started to cost American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 more money than we had..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Creating two memorials for Milford, N.H.
The Vietnam and Freedom memorials have been in the making for some time. In 2000 the idea for the Vietnam..
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American Legion Post 83 receives Ginger Barber Award for community service
Macclenny, FL
Baker County American Legion Post 83 was honored with the prestigious Ginger Barber Award during the Baker County Chamber of..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Iowa American Legion post prepares for 145th Griswold Old Soldiers Reunion
Griswold, IA
Griswold Old Soldiers Reunion: Honoring Service for 145 Years A Southwest Iowa Tradition Continues July 9–11, 2027 In 2027, the Griswold Old..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Extending more than a helping hand
Hamilton , NC
In early October, American Legion Post 131 (Hamilton, N.C.) members Jeff Lewis and Coy Bailey did more than extend a..
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Baker County (Fla.) veterans unite to celebrate Veterans Day
Macclenny, FL
Each month, on the first Thursday, veterans from throughout Baker County, Fla., gather at Heritage Park to enjoy fellowship and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Roots of Defeat: A Young Captain's Experience of the Vietnam War, 1955-1963, and..
My father, Capt. Michael J. Frankwicz, served as a U.S. Army adviser in Kontum, Vietnam, in 1962-1963 - part of..
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Baker County (Fla.) American Legion Post 83 Heroes Forever display
Baker County, FL
Twice per year, before Memorial Day and Veterans Day, members of the Florida American Legion Post 83 family and volunteers..
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Roll call for patriotic heroes of Dabudong·Waegwan battles
Seoul, South Korea
Legionnaires Bob Collins, Daniel Pinkston and Steve Tharp of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38, South Korea, took part..
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Centenarians take center stage
Steinhatchee, FL
August 20, 2026 – Operation Healing Heroes Foundation founder Jay Garstecki, the son and grandson of veterans, carries a deep..
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Post 422 helps bring Town of Lee together for a wonderful celebration of fall
Lee, FL
The Sgt. Howard C. Barker American Legion Post 422 Family served as the catalyst for our town’s Fall Festival on..
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