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100 MILES
100 MIles for Hope
Rumford, ME
The American Legion Department of Maine's sergeant-at-arms Tricia Thurston completed the 100-mile challenge. My goal was to complete the challenge..
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HONOR GUARD
Dedication
Gladstone, MO
Post 626 (Mo.) Honor Guard members Billy Thompson (bugle), Bill McDonald, Santos Rocha and Jerry Braton conducted four back-to-back military..
1,953 views
HONOR GUARD
"A Hero Passed Away"
West Jordan, UT
As a member, past commander, and bugler for the American Legion Post 140 Honor Guard in Riverton, Utah, I would..
1,450 views
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American Legion Post 485 Veterans Day service
Dupo, IL
American Legion Prairie DuPont Post 485, Dupo, Ill., and Veterans of Foreign Wars Chief Pontiac Post 1699, Cahokia, Ill., conducted..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Final Valiant Act: The Story of Doug Dickey, Medal of Honor
Doug Dickey was an unlikely Marine hero. He was a gentle soul who sang in the school’s chorus and struggled..
1,517 views
OTHER
Veterans spreading hope and cheer
Selmer, TN
McNairy American Legion Post 162 of Selmer, Tenn., touched the heart and soul of veterans on Dec. 1, 2020. Post..
1,455 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Legionnaire publishes book
Barrington, NH
American Legion Post 114 member Lisa Allen-Kennard has recently published “BIG Dreams Inn a Small New Hampshire Town.” Her book..
1,622 views
OTHER
American Legion membership for 50 years
Bangor, ME
Bangor, Maine Post 12 Commander Doug Damon presents Charles Birkel with his 50-year American Legion membership.
1,817 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
War Stories and Other Lies
I did almost die in Vietnam, well, I almost killed myself on a mission. It was up in Laos where..
1,801 views
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Sons of The American Legion Squadron 178 holds fundraiser for veterans
Murrells Inlet, SC
Sons of The American Legion Squadron 178 in Murrells Inlet, S.C., held a meat raffle fundraiser for area veterans. A..
1,800 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veterans Day Homage
A day of tribute well-deserved For all the soldiers that have served In time of war or that of Peace Our finest men..
1,366 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 240 in Daleville, Va., introduces Blue Star program in Botetourt County
Daleville, VA
"We are seeking out all of our Blue Star Families. Our goal is to find them all," said Ed Bennett,..
1,508 views
LEGION RIDERS
Riders benefit from “Throw for the Soul” disc golf fundraiser tournament
Ellsworth, KS
Disc golfers from across Kansas enjoyed a fun day playing the Ellsworth, Kan., Oak Ridge disc golf course while raising..
2,530 views
OTHER
Continuing to serve
Gladstone, MO
Even now, especially now, Bennett & Dennis Herrick Memorial American Legion Post 626 of Gladstone is keeping their community in..
1,770 views
100 MILES
Post members and their families support the cause
Gladstone, MO
Post 626 had four members and four family members complete the #100MilesForHope challenge.
1,887 views
100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope encourages 74-year-old to come back from double brain surgery
LeClaire, IA
My name is Ron Leiby. I’m a longtime member of Buffalo Bill Post 347 of Iowa. Prior to April 2020,..
1,417 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honoring Veterans - Mechanicsville, Va. Post 175
Below you shall find a link to a ‘virtual’ ceremony held for Veterans Day 2020 in Hanover County, Va. The..
1,610 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Fallen Tribute Towers exhibit hosted by Cherry Hill post
Cherry Hill, NJ
A very emotional exhibit – the Fallen Tribute Towers: Remembering Our Fallen - was hosted by American Legion Post 372..
1,743 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Americanism at its finest, Part 2
Uniontown, PA
[Continued from http://www.legiontown.org/myflag/7329/americanism-its-finest-part-1] Norman stated that he feels an overall sense of satisfaction working with volunteers from all walks of..
1,672 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Americanism at its finest, Part 1
Uniontown, PA
In August 2020, the Fayette County Veterans Organizations and elected officials improvised an American flag dedication due to the pandemic...
1,743 views
VOLUNTEERING
Stories behind the Stars
Parker, CO
Don Milne has begun a huge project - writing stories for each of the 400,000+ World War II veterans who..
1,449 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Thanksgiving for the Troops & Special Operations Memorial
Cherry Hill, NJ
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 - THANKSGIVING DAY - Cherry Hill, N.J. With the rain subsiding just in time, our community was..
1,565 views
LEGION RIDERS
Riding for community, spreading holiday cheer with Toys for Tots run
La Plata, MD
The American Legion Riders from Harry White Wilmer Post 82 (ALR 82,) in La Plata (lah-playta), Md., are spreading good..
1,848 views
WWII STORY
Dec. 7
Yonkers , NY
Dec. 7, 1941 - quite possibly the most monumental day of the 20th century - the tipping point between potential..
1,567 views
OTHER
Post 105, Redwood City, holds COVID-19 testing
Redwood City, CA
On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, free COVID-19 testing was provided at American Legion Post 105 in Redwood City for veterans,..
1,570 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Coming Home
It’s not easy coming home, It’s not easy fitting back in, It’s not easy taking off the uniform, It’s not easy to start..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Deployment Daze
When duty calls and bags are packed, All flights checked and emotions racked, Tearful embraces no one wants to end, Last glances glimpsed..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Veterans helping veterans
Madison, CT
American Legion Griswold Post 79 of Madison, Conn., donates apartment-size refrigerators, clothing and more to Harkness House, a halfway shelter..
1,643 views
WOMEN VETERANS
Veteran/Woman Superior Court Judge Elected
Olympia, WA
Sharonda Amamillo is an AL member in THurston County (WO4) in the Army Reserves...
2,119 views
OTHER
Thanksgiving meals delivered!
Selmer, TN
Commander Tedford Miller, along with 1st Vice Commander Lynn Conley and Chaplain Nathan Meek, of McNairy American Legion Post 162..
1,460 views
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