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DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT
The American Legion Extension Institute
THE AMERICAN LEGION EXTENSION INSTITUTE goes to the Department of California. The first class was held on June 24, 2016,..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Support for a fallen sailor's young daughter
New Port Richey, FL
My younger brother lost his battle with cancer; it was never proven that he might have been exposed while on..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Youth recognized for assistance to Post 66
Kennett, MO
Samuel T. Adams Post 66 in Kennett, Mo., recognized Scout groups and the Kennett High School Key Club for their..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Poppies & Roses
Dear Editors, I wrote this poem in honor of those who have passed on due to the effects of exposure..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Weekend to Remember
He is too modest to tell his story but he has given me permission to share with others. It..
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OTHER
The son they never had, and lost
Haines City, FL
During WW2 my grandparents in Amarillo, Texas, opened their home to servicemembers in training in their area. Their favorite visitor..
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LEGION RIDERS
The "Hot Shot"
Haines City, FL
I began riding in 1959 while in the Air Force serving in central France. Within three and a half..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Forgotten Warriors
I am a ninety one year old veteran of WWII who feels that those of us who fought in the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honoring WWII Vets
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Eagle Scout Veterans Memorial dedication and Flag Day ceremony
Hollidaysburg, PA
A Veterans Memorial dedication and Flag Day ceremony were held at American Legion Park in Hollidaysburg, Pa., on Flag Day,..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Post 96 hosts Flag Day disposal event
Belington, WV
By Sara Harris for The Inter-Mountain Elkins, WV Belington American Legion Post 96 and members of the community gathered on Tuesday, June..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Control
Is it happening? is it coming? rush to my head pause. wait. pause. listen. blank/stop/blank/stop it's here its taking me heart racing vision…unclear pounding in..
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OTHER
The best scout he ever had
Wellfleet, MA
I’m retired after serving 41 years in law enforcement (20 years NYPD, ending my career there as a lieutenant, then..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
BLUE PRINT FOR SUCCESS
BLUE PRINT FOR SUCCESS is a reading and studying program that will indeed lead to a successful business if one..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
AFJROTC cadets receive American Legion medals
Vonore, TN
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets in Bitburg, Germany, recently received American Legion medals from East Tennessee...
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Columbia Falls revitalizes Memorial Wall
Columbia Falls , MT
An idle wall to honor vets has been restarted. The VFW post was disbanded and given to our post. Three..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Why Veterans Should Vote
During the midterm election in 2014, I organized a “Get out the Vote” project for the Louisiana post 13. We..
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HONOR GUARD
The Veterans Honor Guard dedicates itself to service
Bruceton, TN
Members of The American Legion, AM VETS and the VFW in the Parker's Crossroads, Tenn., area have associated themselves together..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Oath
I, Marilyn Whitmore, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial Day ceremony at Knight Field, Yongsan Garrison, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea, CA
1st Vice Commander William Wight, Col. Lewis L. Millett Post 38, Seoul, South Korea, participated and represented The American Legion..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Tales From The Deep
$15 selling price. Non-fiction 5.5” x 8.5” paperback. 154 pages. Glossy color cover. Black and white interior. Now available..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My Story re 9-11 Attack on the Pentagon
This is my story I have told about how my day was when the Pentagon was attacked on Sept. 11,..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Veteran spaghetti dinner
Sequim, WA
This story is about a group of Lions who were veterans and wanted to do something for vets in our..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
What did I get myself into?
In January 1967, just after high school, I enlisted in the United States Air Force. I was assigned to Amarillo..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veterans' Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Veterans’ Law enforcement Appreciation Day I organized a veterans’ Appreciation Day for local Law enforcement agencies to show veteran support and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Why veterans should vote
Why Veterans should vote During the midterm election in 2014, I organized a “Get out the Vote” project for the Louisiana..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Joseph J. Jacubic Post 572 hosts memorable event
Parma, OH
First Responders Appreciation Night, “Heroes Honoring Heroes,” Is Huge Success Members from all units of Joseph J. Jacubic Post 572,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
“I was 10 minutes away from dying.”
In the wee hours of March 16, I was in the emergency room, with my lips, throat and face swelling..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Flag retirement ceremony
LAS VEGAS, NV
Since today was Flag Day, we held a flag retirement ceremony at our soon-to-be new post HQ. We intended to..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic training, Fort Jackson, S.C.- 1970
It was in November 1970, that I reported from Hastings, Ne.,, for basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. After my..
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