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WWII STORY
I have six relatives who served in World War II
Pocatello, ID
( 1 ) Marvin Ferguson : Joined the Marines in 1940. He participated in three major battles: Midway, the Marsha..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
President's Volunteer Service Award presented to Son
St. Louis, MO
The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a civil award bestowed by the President of the United States of America,..
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WWII STORY
The last flight of Miss Prissy
Hampton, VA
The following is taken from articles written in “The Patriot Magazine” November/December 1994 issue, and “The Army Magazine” March 1995,..
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LEGION RIDERS
Riders Chapter 118, Cohasset, keeps the mission in mind
Cohasset, MA
It has been a challenging year for many and the traditions of gathering for Memorial Day observances, riding for the..
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100 MILES
Oh my, 340 miles and still going strong. . .
San Angelo, TX
I have enjoyed riding my single-speed touring bike in our neighborhood and reached the first 100-mile marker in late September...
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100 MILES
Finished!
Wheatfield, NY
Working to the "100 Miles" Wheatfield, N.Y. Oct. 12, 2020 I "enlisted" for this challenge late, on Sept. 30. As of today, I..
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LEGION RIDERS
Post 81 Riders chapter sponsors service dog
Duncanville, TX
The Ronald L. McElroy Post 81 American Legion Riders raised $5,000 to sponsor a candidate service dog now entering training..
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OTHER
Mattituck American Legion Post 861's "Military Artifacts" - Episode 1
Mattituck, NY
Mattituck American Legion Post 861's "Military Artifacts" - Episode 1. The first in a series of short presentations, featuring members..
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100 MILES
Got it done!
Howard, KS
I had hoped to make it 200 miles, but am pleased that I was able to finish the 100! Life..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Baby Boomers come of age, PART II
We were teenagers in the 60’s and 70’s. We rebelled because we were teenagers. We listened to music our parents..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Moonriver and Black Ponies: My Year in Vietnam
A few days before Christmas 1969 I landed at Da Nang Air Base, South Vietnam, to begin a one-year tour..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope
Marina, CA
I completed 100 miles despite the forest fires, bad air, smoke and bad knees. Started 8/3/2020, completed 10/22/2020.
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Post 354 memorial bench dedication
Bon Air, VA
On Sept. 26, 2020, American Legion Post 354 of Bon Air, Va., dedicated and donated a memorial bench to the..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Traveling tribute towers of post-9/11 fallen from the War on Terror
Cherry Hill, NJ
REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN A very emotional exhibit will soon be displayed at American Legion Post 372 in Cherry Hill,..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope ride to E. Roy Stone Jr. Veterans Home
Abbeville, SC
Abbeville, S.C., American Legion Riders Chapter 2 completed a 100 miles for Hope ride on 7 Sep 2020 to E...
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100 MILES
Tucson, Ariz.
Tucson, AZ
Enrique {Hank} Romo USMC GUNNERY SGT RETIRED AGE 82 Hank started the 100 Miles for Hope walk on Sept. 27. He usually..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Palm Springs Post 519 honors fallen heroes
Palm Springs, CA
Hola from Palm Springs, Calif! I'm Post 519 Historian Lee Wilson Jr., and I began the Palm Springs Fallen Heroes..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
St. George, Maine Post 34 gets "restored" flag drop box
In support of the American Legion’s Americanism pillar, Kinney-Melquist Post 34 in St. George, Maine, had been looking for an..
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100 MILES
Rooster and I completed the 100 miles on Sept. 28!
Pierce , NE
Rooster and I (Rooster is my 7-year-old Welsh corgi) completed 100 miles That was an undertaking for both of..
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100 MILES
I did it! From triple bypass to 100 miles
Kingwood, TX
On June 10 I had a heart attack (triple bypass with additional complications) and spent 24 days in hospital. Today..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope
Mentor, OH
2.5 miles of zip lining in beautiful Hocking Hills, Ohio. #214rocks
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100 MILES
100 miles at Glen Meadow
Adams, MA
I’m a member of Post 160 in Adams, Mass. I decided to do my walk on the Glen Meadow loop..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope
Festus, MO
#100MilesforHope! I am a member of American Legion Auxilary Unit 253 and Children & Youth chairman. I've completed my 100..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope! Walked it out!
Olympia, WA
In 3- to 6-mile increments it took a while, but I got 'er done! LTC Dan RET Olympia, Wash.
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100 MILES
The 100-mile challenge helped in my training
Indianapolis, IN
I'm scheduled for my second walking of the Aviation Muesuem Half Marathon in January 2021. Participating in the 100-mile challenge..
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100 MILES
Mission accomplished with endurance
Cambridge, MA
As of 10/24/20 I finished walking 200 miles for the 100 Miles for Hope challenge, which I started on Aug...
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
The meaning of the American flag
Willows, CA
My name is Leo Buddy Pergson, and I am the proud grandson of Robert Pergson. Robert was a World War..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Veterans of New Jersey - it matters
Little Ferry , NJ
A resident of Bergen County, New Jersey, Lance Maiden is a father of three with a background in culinary arts...
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100 MILES
Completed 100 miles-plus
White House, TN
This is a fine event for raising awareness for the Veterans & Children Foundation. I combined a 5k run..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Post 626 makes donation to local VAVS
Gladstone, MO
Commander Douglas Millison, a Kansas City VA volunteer, delivered Bennett & Dennis Herrick Memorial American Legion Post 626's Veterans Day..
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