Hometown heroes
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Hometown heroes

New London, OH
All those who served in World War II were heroes, but a few stick out as having endured more. ..
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Home may be closer than you think
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Home may be closer than you think

Bailey, NC
My dad, Charles Folsom, was transferred from south Georgia to Wilson, N.C., in 1937 by his work company. In 1942,..
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Busy week
100 MILES

Busy week

Los Angeles, CA
A full schedule toward my 100 miles. On Wednesday (8/18) I rode horseback for 6 miles and a 2-mile hike..
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Riding in Germany
100 MILES

Riding in Germany

APO
35 miles completed. Riding in the evenings in Ansbach, Germany, for Post 1982. Additional benefits: getting fit and discovering great..
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100 MILES

100 Miles For Hope

Ennis, TX
Donna Barr (adjutant) of Chism-Landers Post 361, and Kathy Dover (president) of Unit 361 are walking for 100 Miles For..
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Dad was an aircraft armorer, 5th AAF, South Pacific theater
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Dad was an aircraft armorer, 5th AAF, South Pacific theater

Eugene, OR
I only knew about my dad's WWII service through his photo album, until his last few years when he began..
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"The Few" - a fictional story based on actual World War II events

Cobourg
Trent Brady was the teenage son of Elmer and Esther Brady, who worked a small dirt-farm just outside Hogs Back,..
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#100MilesForHope century bike ride to Philadelphia Art Museum and back on Aug. 22, 2020
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#100MilesForHope century bike ride to Philadelphia Art Museum and back on Aug. 22, 2020

Downingtown, PA
I did a century ride from Downingtown, Pa., to the Philadelphia Art Museum and then back. I rode with 7..
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American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation, South Carolina style
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American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation, South Carolina style

North Augusta, SC
The real beneficiaries are the veterans and children in need who receive vital assistance from the American Legion Veterans &..
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It's a small world, as they say
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It's a small world, as they say

West Point , NE
Ray and Fred "Fritz" Wortman were brothers from West Point, Neb. Ray enlisted on Nov. 4, 1942, and Fritz on..
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100 miles
100 MILES

100 miles

Raymond, NH
Just the push I needed to get moving. Day 16 and I have walked 66 miles; just 34 more to..
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100 MILES

I completed my 100 miles on Aug. 22, 2020

Sacramento, CA
Just finished my 100 miles in Sacramento, Calif. Glad to participate in this event, and a welcome-home to all Vietnam..
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South Carolina Alt. NECman Bob Scherer completes 100-mile challenge
100 MILES

South Carolina Alt. NECman Bob Scherer completes 100-mile challenge

Spartanburg , SC
HOORAY! The last few steps of the 100-mile challenge by American Legion National Commander Bill Oxford completed! I challenge all..
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100 MILES

Working on it

Murdo, SD
Completed another 27.3 miles. Add the previous 21.6 miles, so far I have a total of 48.9 miles as of..
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Minesweeper flagship
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Minesweeper flagship

Simi Valley, CA
I read with great interest Jeff Stoffer's article in the Legion magazine on the history of WWII; it is hard..
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I will make the Veterans Day deadline
100 MILES

I will make the Veterans Day deadline

Kingwood, TX
I am a Gold Star Dad running in honor of my son, Army Sgt. Rhys W. Klasno, KIA 13 May..
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50 miles completed
100 MILES

50 miles completed

Lincoln, RI
I just completed 50 miles of my second 100 miles. #100MilesforHope
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100 MILES

#100milesforhope

New Madison , OH
I am a member of Post 360 in New Paris, Ohio. A family member posted this challenge on Facebook, asking..
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100 MILES

100 miles completed

Mound City, KS
I completed 104 miles in 17 days, all of it walking. This included walking our dogs twice a day, playing..
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Day 3 - 100 Miles For Hope
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Day 3 - 100 Miles For Hope

Lovettsville, VA
Glorious a.m. walk of 3.5 miles. 90 to go.
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Monessen war memorial restoration
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Monessen war memorial restoration

Monessen, PA
Work has started on Monessen’s war veterans memorials. The restoration work will bring back the memorials to their original beauty. The..
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Swimming the 100 miles
100 MILES

Swimming the 100 miles

Murrieta, CA
I'm new to The American Legion; I attended my first meeting at P0st 852 last night. I'm attaching a..
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Ride through the Colorado mountains
100 MILES

Ride through the Colorado mountains

Loveland , CO
I did my 100 Miles for Hope on my way to the 33rd annual POW/MIA Recognition ride in Cripple Creek,..
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100 MILES

Cycling in and around Michigan

Freeland, MI
I'm doing my 100 miles bicycling across Michigan. Due to COVID, riding my bicycle is a great way to get..
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Completed 105 miles!
100 MILES

Completed 105 miles!

North Augusta, SC
I rode the South Carolina Greenway Trail, in North Augusta, S.C., in 15-mile increments until I hit 105 miles. Never..
1,949 views
Next 100 miles
100 MILES

Next 100 miles

Lincoln, RI
Started the second 100 miles for #100milesforhope. This 100 miles is a challenge by Dave Silva, building manager of Post..
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Finished
100 MILES

Finished

Lincoln, RI
Finally finished my 100 miles on 8/20/2020. The weather cooperated and my chores around the house were completed, so I..
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100 miles in August
100 MILES

100 miles in August

Lincoln, MN
I challenged myself to run 100 miles in August for the Veterans & Children Foundation. Hoping for cooler weather and..
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Giving back to those who served
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Giving back to those who served

Eric Gordon has taken on a mission of service to former military personnel who have actively served and protected America..
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Great day with friends
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Great day with friends

Townsend, MA
I and a few friends rode in southern New Hampshire, taking in beautiful views.
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