The grass IS greener on the other side
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The grass IS greener on the other side

Evanston, IL
By Michael L. Wojciechowski On Nov. 2, the Civil Air Patrol helped Post 42 and Squadron 42 members clear the..
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Post 184 officer Visits Manila American Cemetery
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Post 184 officer Visits Manila American Cemetery

Manila
The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial is a military cemetery located in the Philippines. The cemetery, 152 acres, is located..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors West Valley Vet Center with Americanism award
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

John J. Morris Post 62 honors West Valley Vet Center with Americanism award

Peoria, AZ
On Jan. 2, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) publicity and community relations committee presented their January Americanism..
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What is The American Legion serving?
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What is The American Legion serving?

Prescott, AZ
Your local American Legion post serves numerous things - many of which are not well known, understood or appreciated. Beyond..
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American Legion Post 9 Family visits our community in style
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American Legion Post 9 Family visits our community in style

Jacksonville, FL
American Legion Auxiliary Kelly J. Mixon Unit 9 of Jacksonville, Fla., has adopted local Pickett Elementary School for the past..
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John J. Morris Post 62 Legion Riders do their annual memorial ride honoring those lost
LEGION RIDERS

John J. Morris Post 62 Legion Riders do their annual memorial ride honoring those..

Peoria, AZ
On Jan. 1, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Legion Riders do their annual memorial ride to honor..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors James White as first veteran of the month in 2025
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors James White as first veteran of the month..

Peoria, AZ
On Jan. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored James "Jim" White as the first veteran of the..
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John J. Morris Post 62 rings in new year as veterans celebrate together
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John J. Morris Post 62 rings in new year as veterans celebrate together

Peoria, AZ
On New Year's Eve, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) came together for togetherness between all veterans and families..
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Post 34 "Be the One"
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Post 34 "Be the One"

Charlestown, RI
It was the first month, the first day, at the one o'clock hour of 2025. Legionnaires, Auxiliary and Sons members..
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Christmas for nursing home veterans
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Christmas for nursing home veterans

Hannibal, MO
Chapter 55 of Hannibal, Mo., gave Christmas gift bags to 39 veterans in the nursing homes in the Hannibal area...
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Post 109 Invades the Arizona Bowl
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Post 109 Invades the Arizona Bowl

Corona de Tucson , AZ
On Dec. 28, the McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109 (Corona de Tucson) commander and first vice commander proudly set up..
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Toasting to a healthier new year: one veteran's perspective on mindful drinking
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

Toasting to a healthier new year: one veteran's perspective on mindful drinking

Anchorage, AK
Norma "Normington" Smihal, a service-disabled veteran with over 20 years in the Army National Guard and Coast Guard, knows firsthand..
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Christmas dinner Italian-style at Long Island State Veterans Home
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Christmas dinner Italian-style at Long Island State Veterans Home

Stony Brook, NY
The Wilson Ritch American Legion Post 432 Family of Port Jefferson Station, along with Boy Scout Troop 377 of East..
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Fresh Out of the Baptismal Pool
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Fresh Out of the Baptismal Pool

Churches and pastors in the local church do a fantastic job of getting people to accept Christ and be saved,..
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Streamlining veteran support: The Veteran’s Response Team (VRT) of Northeast Georgia
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Streamlining veteran support: The Veteran’s Response Team (VRT) of Northeast Georgia

Cornelia, GA
The Veteran’s Response Team (VRT), managed by American Legion Post 84, is proud to introduce VRT PRESENTS, a monthly campaign..
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Post namesake rededication
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Post namesake rededication

Middlesex, NJ
On Veterans Day 2024, our Post 306 Legionnaires held a rededication ceremony for the namesake of our post, John W...
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Female Veterans MST dinner
WOMEN VETERANS

Female Veterans MST dinner

Middlesex, NJ
Our Post 306 family supports our local VA Female Veterans MST Unit with dinners where they pick off a menu..
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Legionnaire, Boys State alum inducted into ASU Hall of Heroes
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Legionnaire, Boys State alum inducted into ASU Hall of Heroes

Jonesboro, AR
JONESBORO, Ark. – (Nov. 23, 2024) – Legionnaire Jerry Cheatom, a member of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 and..
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American Legion Post OK28 Riders pass out treats for kids
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American Legion Post OK28 Riders pass out treats for kids

Okinawa, Japan
On Dec. 15, 2024, the American Legion Riders of Post OK28 (Okinawa, Japan), along with Santa Claus, passed out treats..
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Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 (Camp Humphreys, South Korea) shows Christmas spirit
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Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 (Camp Humphreys, South Korea) shows Christmas spirit

Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Paul E. Finn Memorial American Legion Post 37 (Camp Humphreys, South Korea) showed Christmas spirit during the 2024 holiday season...
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Your Veterans
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Your Veterans

With gray hair and a helping hand Our vets reach out across this land They've saved this country from tyranny..
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Fred Brock Post 828 sponsors gift giveaway at local community center
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Fred Brock Post 828 sponsors gift giveaway at local community center

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Dec. 20, 2024) – The American Legion Family of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 was a..
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Army/Navy Game day!
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Army/Navy Game day!

Wheeling, WV
This is Wheeling Post 1, the oldest post in the state. My very first year at this post, and I..
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Virginia’s 13th does it again
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Virginia’s 13th does it again

Mechanicsville, VA
For the second year in a row, the Department of Virginia’s 13th District (“The Fighting 13th”) has been the only..
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Post 105 Family honors Passaic County Vietnam Veteran Wall on Wreaths Across America Day
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Post 105 Family honors Passaic County Vietnam Veteran Wall on Wreaths Across America Day

Belleville, NJ
Inscribed on the memorial are the words “FREEDOM IS NOT FREE … YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN”. On no day..
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Wreaths Across America ceremony at Lady Lake Cemetery
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Wreaths Across America ceremony at Lady Lake Cemetery

Lady Lake, FL
About 50 Lady Lake (Fla.) residents gathered at the historic Lady Lake cemetery on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 14, to honor..
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Post 105 Family donates $2,200 to Gail's Angels Foundation
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Post 105 Family donates $2,200 to Gail's Angels Foundation

Belleville, NJ
The Belleville Post 105 American Legion Family donated $2,200 to the Gail’s Angels Foundation in November. This is the fifth year..
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Post 105 Family runs Clothe the Homeless event
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Post 105 Family runs Clothe the Homeless event

Belleville, NJ
The American Legion Family of Post 105 in Belleville ran a clothe-and-feed-the-homeless event in Newark, N.J., the first weekend of..
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Fred Brock Post 828 delivers gifts to local nursing homes
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Fred Brock Post 828 delivers gifts to local nursing homes

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Dec. 5, 2024) – To support the elderly in local nursing homes for the Christmas holiday, Fred..
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Fred Brock Post 828 continues to spread love in the neighborhood
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Fred Brock Post 828 continues to spread love in the neighborhood

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Dec. 14, 2024) – To spread brotherly, sisterly and neighborly love, the Legionnaires of Fred Brock American..
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