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The other forgotten war
Madison, WI
The Korean War has often been called the “Forgotten War.” This centennial year of our participation..
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Coping with the effects of Agent Orange
Winfield, KS
“Work-Arounds to Daily Struggles from Exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam” Like many young men of my generation, I, Dennis Joy..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The good old days
The younger generations of today have heard their parents, grandparents and maybe even their great-grandparents say “I miss the good..
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Army Football goes for 11th win Saturday vs. Houston in Armed Forces Bowl
Fort Worth, TX
Army/West Point will play the University of Houston Cougars on Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl...
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Post vice commander was stateless citizen and Holocaust survivor who pioneered the idea of..
Bethesda, MD
My name is Fred A. Kahn, vice commander of the American Legion U.S. Department of Labor post in Washington, D.C...
3,253 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Post 668 and TheVeteransGroup join forces
Wayne, PA
Bateman Gallagher Post 668 and TheVeteransGroup have joined together to gather winter clothing. 1st Sgt. Johnnie Walker Jr. approached..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Wreaths Across America @ Paoli Battlefield
Malvern , PA
Bateman Gallagher Post 668 in Wayne, Pa., provided both a wreath presenter and an honor guard at the Paoli Battlefield..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Memories
About experiences in 'Nam
2,306 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Other Side of Rock and War
The Other Side of Rock and War is Billy Terrell's struggle to save his life, his career, his country and..
2,321 views
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Post 5 (Nashville, Tenn.) celebrates Legion's 100th birthday
Nashville, TN
Post 5 of Nashville, Tenn., is sponsoring a dinner and dance celebrating the Legion's 100th birthday. The event will be..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
American Legion Post 96 (Murphy, N.C.) Christmas dinner
Blairsville, GA
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 www.cherokeescout.com Murphy, North Carolina Page 2C American Legion Post 96 met Dec. 3 for Christmas dinner...
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Post 47 in Waynesville hosts Wreaths Across America Day
Waynesville, NC
Post 47 in Waynesville, N.C., sponsored the local Wreaths Across America program. For months, post members conducted fundraising, advertising..
2,232 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A veteran's day
Recently, driving home from visiting my family in Connecticut, I pulled into the truck stop on Rte. 22 and I-90..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Mothers Over Nangarhar
Dear Reader, It’s with great pleasure that I introduce Pamela Hart’s debut poetry collection, Mothers Over Nangarhar (ISBN: 9781946448262, on sale..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Post 24 holds 100th anniversary pistol match
Bradenton, FL
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kirby Stewart Post 24 in Bradenton, Fla., as well as the Legion's 100th anniversary,..
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VOLUNTEERING
Grand Haven (Mich) Post 28 Goodfellows and Local Firefighters Celebrate 59th Annual “Crusade For..
Grand Haven, MI
The Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28 Goodfellows in Grand Haven, MI is celebrating 59-years of teaming with local..
2,494 views
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Lawrence Roy, adjutant for Hanner-Sharp American Legion Post 129, retires
Stillwater, OK
Lawrence Roy served Post 129 as adjutant starting in 1995, and after 23 years retired from the position. Genio Colasacco..
2,677 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Walla Walla County World War II Monument dedicated
College Place, WA
Six years of planning, fundraising, and construction culminated in a standing-room-only dedication ceremony on Veterans Day in Walla Walla, Wash...
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MY HERO, OUR STORY
Meet my vets
Tucson, AZ
My father, son and brother all served in the military. I'm very proud of them, proud to be a son,..
3,180 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Esquire names disabled Navy veteran's song one of the most powerful in country music
My name is Jamie Trent and I reside in Lynchburg, Va. I am also a disabled Navy veteran and..
2,395 views
AMATEUR RADIO
Post 111 TALARC open house
Conway, SC
On Dec. 1, 2018, at noon, the American Legion Amateur Radio Club of Post 111 opened its doors to the..
2,687 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Passing down traditions, pride and honor
Damar, KS
It was Memorial Day 2017 in Damar, Kan. A small town with a population of about 130 people in very..
2,646 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
1951: From Khaki to Air Force Blue
While a war that wasn't called a war raged in Korea, segregation, which existed in the South, presented problems on..
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Edison Park Post 541 Commander Thomas A. Pope, CMH
Chicago, IL
https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.militarytimes.com/valor/recipients/2986.jpg Thomas A. Pope, upon his return from World War I, was one of the charter members of Edison Park Post..
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POST TREASURES
AZ Post 96 donates $500 to Luke AFB families
Surprise, AZ
Post 96 members voted to donate 20 $25 Fry’s gift cards to the Luke AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center..
2,928 views
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President Trump watches Army defeat Navy 17-10, for third straight win over archrival
White Plains , NY
Army Rides Strong Defense and Timely Offense to 17-10 Win in 119th Army-Navy Game by John Chuhran SAL Squadron 135, White Plains, NY Watch..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Pennsylvania American Legion Post 548 TV show promotes 100th anniversary
Bakerstown, PA
Please find below the link to a TV show called “Faces and Places” that aired on Armstrong Cable TV (channel..
2,830 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Granddaughter carries American flag
Jack Lubbers, Vietnam veteran and member of Post 397, celebrates his 70th birthday this December. Granddaughter Madison Foster wants to..
2,548 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
New military historical novel
Butler, PA
To All, I wrote this book to honor the service of all the reserve-component soldiers, past and present. I think..
2,445 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Communication
Belen, NM
An article in The American Legion Magazine of March 2017 suggested: “We should make it our mission to collect..
2,518 views
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