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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Water wake-up
I was drafted at 19 and was sent to Fort Knox. I was scared to death. The first couple of..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Family service
Jefferson, NC
Warren Grant Powers, WWII, U.S. Army Gary S. Powers, U.S. Army, 1967-1973 Jerry Warren Powers, U.S. Marine Corps, Jan. 7, 1972-July..
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OTHER
Virginia Lopez, social studies teacher
Shippensburg, PA
I read the Burn Pit article where a high school teacher degraded the men and women who served this country;..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
South Carolina governor joins Post 71
North Augusta, SC
South Carolina Department Commander Michael D. Strauss recruited Henry McMaster, governor of South Carolina, into North Augusta Post 71 on..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Spirit of Philadelphia: A 100th Anniversary of WWI Story
SPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA: A story of resilience and honor spanning Pennsylvania & Europe that helps readers to understand people. One,..
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MY HERO, OUR STORY
My great-uncle, PVT Joseph S. Lietzan, KIA in France April 28, 1918
Griffith, IN
PVT Joseph S. Lietzan was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, KIA at the River Lys on April 28, 1918, the..
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A final tribute honoring a special lady during Women's History Month
Citrus Heights, CA
Women’s History Month celebrates the vital role of women in American history. The vibrancy and legacy of women past and..
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HONOR GUARD
Carrying the Colors: a Color Guard's essay from an African-American perspective
Berea, OH
It was a clear, hot Memorial Day in Berea, Ohio, when I first experienced the honor of carrying the American..
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HONOR GUARD
Reflections of an Honor Guardsman at a winter funeral
Columbus, OH
On a cold Monday morning in January, I took part in another military funeral with my American Legion post Honor..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
3rd District Oratorical Contest was a great day
Houma, LA
Teens from area high schools recently vied for top honors at the American Legion District 3 High School Oratorical Contest..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Gridiron On The Great Lake
The 1918 Fort Ontario (Oswego,NY) Army football team was the best amateur eleven in Central New York and arguably, one..
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OTHER
Four past department commanders participate in Four Chaplains program
Grafton, WI
The Department of Wisconsin 2nd District Four Chaplains program was held at Grafton Post 355, Grafton, Wis., on Saturday night,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
I am America
I lost my first child on the day I was born on April 19, 1775…I am America. He fell on..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Carrying the Colors; An essay from the perspective of an African American Color Guard
It was a clear hot Memorial Day in Berea Ohio when I first experienced the..
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VOLUNTEERING
Terrebonne Parish Teenager and Educator of the Year
Houma, LA
Houma La: The 61st annual Teenager of the Year and first ever Educator of the Year for Terrebonne Parish..
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OTHER
Member Profile: Rosa Ortega
Royse City, TX
Rosa Ortega is a single mom; she has two sons, 7 and 9. Rosa grew up in Garland, Texas, and..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Credit where it is due
Royse City, TX
As the post adjutant and public relations officer, I will be the first to say that being a member of..
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OTHER
Immortal chaplains 75th anniversary
South Congaree, SC
Congaree Post 90 of The American Legion held its February meeting on the 1st. The program presented by the post's..
2,894 views
OTHER
Four Chaplains ceremony
LeRoy, NY
The Village of LeRoy, N.Y., located between Buffalo and Rochester on the NYS Thruway (Exit 74), is the proud home..
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OTHER
Honor Flights
Milwaukee, WI
I served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. I was trained as a combat engineer and fully expected to be..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
ICURY
Nothing is more stimulating to humans than the prospect of peace! Imagine, YOU learning how to create world peace. Imagine, YOU helping..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
‘Always doing work,’ proud first-generation American WWII veteran remembers
Weekly visits to the naval base in South Philadelphia set a course for young Simon Zayon, who would later join..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Rock Our Vets"
“ROCK OUR VETS” By John R. Bodin III Please allow me to introduce myself; my name is John R. Bodin III, and..
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HONOR GUARD
Post 31 Color Guard honors fallen Tuskegee Airman 73 years after his death
Tuscumbia, AL
http://www.timesdaily.com/news/local/cousin-color-guard-to-give-final-salute/article_96c6491e-4a2d-5d95-ae8e-4d4ee7af5e04.html
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Devastating three alarm fire destroys Joe Stickell American Legion in Waynesboro, PA
On December 27, 2017 at approximately 2:00am, a fire broke out at the American Legion in Waynesboro. It happened on..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
CRISIS IN BAGHDAD - Leadership in a Risk Adverse Environment
This book is about providing combat leadership in an environment of risk aversion, which characterized the atmosphere in Baghdad, Iraq..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Why is American Legion Post 265 unusual?
Anderson Island, WA
As a member of The American Legion (AL) and a reader of The American Legion Magazine, I wanted to write..
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OTHER
Post 276 Chili Cookoff
Springfield, VA
On Jan. 27, 2018, Post 176 held a chili cookoff with 14 entries. The winners got to take home what..
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OTHER
New Year candlelight dinner, Post 176
Springfield, VA
A candlelight dinner was held at Springfield, Va., Post 176 on Jan. 19, 2018, with the community invited. This is..
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OTHER
Home after three months
Los Angeles, CA
The American Legion Magazine arrived in my mailbox today. As I looked at the cover, I briefly took pause, realizing..
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