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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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WWII STORY
Sam Wheeler: Bomber co-pilot without a parachute
San Diego, CA
By Nathan Cote, Ph.D., Department of California, Post 731 Samuel A. Wheeler was born on May 12, 1922, and spent his..
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LEGION RIDERS
The Heart of Service: How one idea grew a Post 129 tradition bringing joy..
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Amy Clark, a reading teacher in Jacksonville, Fla., along with her husband Joe Clark, an Air Force veteran, had one..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 holds Pearl Harbor Day remembrance
Peoria, AZ
On Dec. 7, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) held a remembrance ceremony for Pearl Harbor. Extra memories of..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts Guirars 4 Vets graduation
Peoria, AZ
On Dec. 6, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted their first graduation ceremony with Guitars 4 Vets. The..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
(Very) young SAL member wins race championship
Ruskin, FL
Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey was born on the 4th of July 2023 in Ternopil, Ukraine. Only 33 hours after his birth, he..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 presents Americanism Award to Tyr Tactical
Peoria, AZ
On Dec. 4, John J. Morris Post 61 (Peoria, Ariz.) presented their Americanism Award to Tyr Tactical, the largest private..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The new Cold War
I am embarrassed to say that I was fooled by a video clip of Clint Eastwood on a plane, giving..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 supports Missing In America Project
Peoria, AZ
On Dec. 3, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders joined in to help escort 24 veterans and..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders support Ira Murphy school staff
Peoria, AZ
On Dec. 2, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria Ariz.) Riders took food to the staff at the Ira..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates life of Korean War veteran Earl Schults
Peoria, AZ
On Dec. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored the life of Earl Schults as Veteran of the..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Memorial stone placed beside Gold Star Mother
Port Jervis, NY
MILFORD, PA – Milford Cemetery has a newly placed monument to an American war hero, one who left 75 years..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
New York firefighter awarded Firefighter of the Year Award
Irving, NY
On Dec. 2, 2025, The American Legion bestowed upon firefighter Robert Weiskerger the highest award the Legion can give. ..
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VOLUNTEERING
Fred Brock Post 828 sponsors 10th Youth Empowerment Thanksgiving Dinner
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 24, 2025) – To continue supporting children and youth, Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 supported..
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OTHER
Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner 2025
Cedar City, UT
Cedar City American Legion Post 74 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 74 co-hosted Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 from 12..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Posts collaborate to feed veterans
Rutherford , NJ
When the idea of teaching students about helping others was introduced as a food drive for veterans, Anna Cappelluti at..
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OTHER
Erie County WNY heroes support
Buffalo, NY
Members of the Erie County American Legion attended the WNY Heroes Gala in November to support their fundraising efforts to..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Eagle Scout Gold Star Families Memorial dedication
Hollidaysburg, PA
A Gold Star Families Memorial was dedicated at American Legion Park in Hollidaysburg, Pa., on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025...
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders host toy ride for children
Peoria, AZ
On Saturday, Nov. 29, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders hosted their annual toy ride. They had..
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OTHER
Thanksgiving community meal
Tallahassee, FL
This year as in years past, Sauls-Bridges Post 13 in Tallahassee has opened its doors to the community, as volunteers..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Flag retirement ceremony, Post 13, Tallahassee, Fla.
Tallahassee, FL
The Post 13 Sauls-Bridges Hall of the American Legion hosted a flag retirement ceremony on Nov 22, 2025. It..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts 200 for free Thanksgiving dinner
Peoria, AZ
On Thanksgiving, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner. The post supplied the turkey, ham,..
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WWII STORY
"Landsend," a veteran’s film
Omaha, NE
I have made a 13-minute film about my dad's World War II experiences as a 20-year-old bombardier in the..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts Wellcare information and hosts trivia
Peoria, AZ
On Nov. 23, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted a Wellcare information program along with a trivia contest..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Ambassador for Peace Medal presented to veterans of the Korean War
Guthrie, OK
American Legion LeBron Post 58 (Guthrie, Okla.) Commander Kim Vincent, Jaeho Yi, vice chairman of the Korean War Veterans Committee,..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Raritan American Legion Post 23 brings Shoprite gift cards to Earl for our enlisted..
Keyport, NJ
On Thursday, Nov. 20, members of Raritan American Legion Post 23 in Keyport, N.J., donated Shoprite gift cards for our..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
One Year, or the Rest of Your Life
This is the story of a farm boy who goes through flight school and then flies in an assault helicopter..
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LEGION RIDERS
Hats and gloves with love
Hannibal, MO
Chapter 55 in Hannibal, Mo., accomplished the mission of this program's third year: Giving the pre-K and elementary kids in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Community
Local business owner and volunteer firefighter Craig Scott is no stranger to veterans; his father served honorably. As a community..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Fred Brock Post 828 names winners of Oratorical Contest
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONO – (Nov. 18, 2025) – The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828 assists 40 families for Thanksgiving holiday
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 19, 2025) – Continuing to assist local families on the East Side during the holiday season,..
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