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Texas 3rd Division vice commander attends New San Antonio Mayor & City Council Reception
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (July 29, 2025) – The New San Antonio Mayor & City Council Reception, held at the InterContinental..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors life of longtime Rider Jerry Whisman
Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 3, John J. Morris Post 62 celebrated the life of longtime Rider and Army veteran Jerry "Ziggy" Whisman...
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors WWII veteran's dream as business of month
Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 2, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored a WWII veteran's dream as his Ace Hardware store..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Benjamin Conn as August veteran of the month
Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Army veteran and two-time MIA Benjamin Conn as August..
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BE THE ONE
Suicide awareness walks
Rosedale, MD
My buddy, Sarge the service dog, and his handler, John Brouse, held the ninth annual Sarge's 22 walk in Merchantville,..
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USA 250 CHALLENGE
National Auxiliary leader gets involved in USA 250 Challenge
Winchendon, MA
The USA 250 Challenge caught my attention as I plowed through 60+ messages. As I read the information included..
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LEGION RIDERS
American Legion Riders Hell to Paradise PTSD Awareness Ride
Commerce Township, MI
I recently had the privilege to be part of a PTSD awareness ride with the American Legion Riders, the "Hell..
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BASEBALL
Department of Texas hosts American Legion Baseball Banquet
Brenham, TX
BRENHAM, Texas – (July 23, 2025) – The American Legion Baseball Banquet is more than a simple end-of-season gathering; it..
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BOYS STATE
My Journey to Texas Boys State
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (July 26, 2025) – My journey with Texas Boys State began with the 20th District Texas Boys..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
After the storm
In the wake of the severe flooding that struck Central Texas shortly after the July 4 celebrations, two cornerstone veterans'..
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OTHER
Guam liberator
Bristol, CT
On July 21, Joe Caminiti was contacted by a reporter from Guam and informed he was being remembered as a..
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OTHER
Iwo Jima survivor who witnessed the flag raised 80 years ago honored..
Bristol, CT
Members of the City of Bristol turned out to honor Joe Caminiti, an Iwo Jima survivor who in March returned..
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OTHER
Camp Pendleton receives second painting
Bristol, CT
Before departing for Iwoto, Japan, in March, very few on Camp Pendleton knew who he was. But thanks..
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OUR TRAVELS
Amarillo Riders visit Pike's Peak
Amarillo, TX
Amarillo American Legion Riders members recently traveled to Pike's Peak. The ride was a revisit of last year's attempt..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Respect, honor and tributes: a Flag Day to remember
Prescott, AZ
It was a Flag Day to remember for reasons I did not realize when venturing out to Mayer, Ariz., on..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II
In its duration, geographical reach and ferocity, World War II was unprecedented, and the effects on those who fought it..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts paint classes for friends and family
Peoria, AZ
On July 22, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted a paint class for friends and family to have..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
One Horse, One Hero at a Time
By Amanda Held In the fields of Swanton, Ohio, something extraordinary happens every day. It doesn’t involve high-tech medicine or traditional..
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VOLUNTEERING
Army veteran/Legionnaire raises funds for local military food program
Milwaukie, OR
Milwaukie Post 180 of The American Legion is proud to highlight the service and dedication of one of its own,..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
The Kennedy Law Firm welcomes Squadron 289 member to legal team
Clarksville, TN
Clarksville, TN — The Kennedy Law Firm is excited to announce the addition of attorney Cody Schmidt, Esq., to our..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Department of Texas District 12 provides relief
Haltom City, TX
On July 16, District 12 Commander Chad Page and Post 655 Adjutant Amy King arrived at Post 208 in Kerrville,..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Post 208 has vital role in SAR operations, community recovery
Kerrville, TX
Post 208 (Kerrville, Texas) has been a vital resource for the disaster response to the catastrophic flooding on July 4,..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Monroe, La., native installed as Texas American Legion division vice commander
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 18, 2025) – U.S. Marine Corps veteran Burrell D. Parmer, of Monroe, La., was installed as..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Corpus Christi resident installed as Texas American Legion vice commander
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 20, 2025) – U.S. Army veteran Jose A. Lopez, a resident of Corpus Christi, Texas, was..
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BASEBALL
100th Anniversary celebration
Fairbanks , AK
Photos and video are from the 100th anniversary celebration at the opening ceremony at the Lions’ Midnight Sun Matchup. U.S...
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
WWII Army nurse turns 100 on July 4
El Reno, OK
Larry Heald, commander of Post 34 (El Reno, Okla.) honors Irene Krittenbrink of Okarche, Okla., on her 100th birthday on..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Legionnaires donate $17K during Texas annual convention in support of Kerrville flood disaster
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 16, 2025) – In the aftermath of the recent catastrophic flooding that swept through Kerrville, Texas,..
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LEGION RIDERS
In memory of ALR member Kent “Dogger” Winship
Anchorage, AK
Kent Steven "Dogger" Winship entered his heavenly home on June 27, 2025. Born May 30, 1961, to Myron W and..
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BOYS STATE
New York Boys State governor
Clarence, NY
Very nice write up on New York Boys State governor in the local BEE. Jim Bojanowski Erie County adjutant..
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BE THE ONE
Tribute to Gabriel A. Rodriguez
Buffalo, NY
On 6/27, WGRZ Channel 2 on National PTSD Awareness Day had a tribute to Gabriel A. Rodriguez. Click on the link..
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