IN YOUR OWN WORDS

What the World Owes Me for My Experience in World War II

I am a veteran of World War II. I was a co-pilot on a B-17, and was in the 388th..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Legionnaires lead way through Veterans Court Program

Jupiter/Tequesta, FL
The Veterans Court in Palm Beach County, Florida, provides alternative programs to criminal sentencing, probation and diversion treatment for veterans..
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Hope Legion continues six-decade tradition
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Hope Legion continues six-decade tradition

Hope, IN
By Kirk Johannesen, johannesen@therepublic.com Assistant Managing Editor, The Republic (Columbus, Ind.) www.therepublic.com (May 21, 2015) Members of Hope American Legion Post 229 will..
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There should've been a piper
OTHER

There should've been a piper

Northfield Village, OH
Cpl. James P. Brock, U.S. Marine Corps, KIA Vietnam Dec. 10, 1965 http://irishamericanwarveterans.blogspot.com/2010/04/corporal-james-p-brock-usmc.html
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Honor
OTHER

Honor

Long Beach, CA
Paying honor this Memorial Day. Bill C. Snyder served a total of 42 years in the U.S. Navy, last rank..
3,451 views
Learning young
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Learning young

Columbus, OH
My grandsons, Henry and Emmet Conaway, show their respect at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood Ill., on May 22,..
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U.S. Army family tradition
FAMILY LEGACY

U.S. Army family tradition

Exmore, VA
Cpl. Frederick Etz (my great uncle) served and died during World War I. 1st Lt. Edward Etz (infantry platoon leader) who..
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WWII Homefront in Chicago
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

WWII Homefront in Chicago

The alley between north Racine and Clark streets, was our gateway to everywhere. I lived on Racine and a boyhood..
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National Veterans Assistance Day
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

National Veterans Assistance Day

Alpharetta, GA
The Rockin' Roundup Band and Alpharetta Ga., American Legion Post 201 - in observance of National Veterans Assistance Day which..
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Kim Than, The General's Gold
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Kim Than, The General's Gold

The Teaser says it all. Stephen Richey... I wrote it.
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Two Boys and an Alley

Home front memoir of a boy living near Wrigley Field in Chicago during WWII. The sights and sounds of the..
2,490 views
Post 555 grateful to Home Depot
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Post 555 grateful to Home Depot

Midway City, CA
After 75 years, it became painfully obvious that the cozy and beloved headquarters of Post 555 in Midway City, Orange..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Memorial Day Remembrance

Berwick, PA
Here in Berwick, Pa., we will be celebrating with a bridge wreath ceremony honoring World War II veterans. This will..
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Fight to honor valor continues over the Bladensburg WWI Memorial Peace Cross
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Fight to honor valor continues over the Bladensburg WWI Memorial Peace Cross

Bladensburg, MD
The Bladensburg WWI Memorial Peace Cross was dedicated in 1925 to honor 49 men from Prince George County, Maryland, who..
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FAMILY LEGACY

Thinking of the past generations on Memorial Day Weekend

Monticello, FL
As I set gaze upon the Stars and Stripes that flies from my home this Memorial Day Weekend, I reflect..
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Colorado Freedom Memorial this weekend
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Colorado Freedom Memorial this weekend

AURORA, CO
We are going to "The Denver Brass, Colorado Remembers" concert on this Saturday, May 23. at the Colorado Freedom Memorial..
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My Flag
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

My Flag

My Flag J. R. Elliott – Wash, PA Thirteen red and white alternating bars Blue background with 50 snow white stars Cut from a..
3,044 views
All-woman Auxiliary Color Guard
HONOR GUARD

All-woman Auxiliary Color Guard

Los Angeles, CA
This group of dedicated Auxiliary Legion Auxiliary Jackie Robinson Unit 252 members are serving on their Unit Color Guard that..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Stone Cold Statues - Memorial Day Tribute

For Memorial Day my father and I created a music video that I believe helps commemorate those we have lost..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Retired

Yes it is true the Nicholson family served their country well. I was the youngest and am now the only..
2,331 views
I'm A Brat
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

I'm A Brat

Jim Odom of Springfield, Missouri has published a new book titled I’m A BRAT, a story about a ten-year-old child..
3,227 views
Under the trees and under the sea
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

Under the trees and under the sea

HAMILTON, MA
A Memoir and Reflection on the Search for the USS Scorpion Memorial Day 2011 was one of the most splendid and..
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San Diego Post 731 takes the National Commander Challenge
MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES

San Diego Post 731 takes the National Commander Challenge

San Diego , CA
Recently, Post 731 surpassed its 100 percent membership goal. Currently at 107.59 percent, the post is set to immensely increase..
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FAMILY LEGACY

My family

Melbourne, FL
My daddy was in the Army during World War II and then called back for the Korean conflict, where he..
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FAMILY LEGACY

McGraw family in U.S. military

Miesville, MN
My grandfather served in World War I, my dad in World War II, my uncle in the Marines just after..
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"I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE ------------!"
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

"I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE ------------!"

“I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE -----------!” Story and photograph by Robert D. Muckel, Ph.D. I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES

Increasing post membership

El Centro , CA
The American Legion Boyce Aten Post 25 in El Centro, Calif., reached 120 percent membership for the year and it..
3,013 views
Freedom's Price
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Freedom's Price

Freedom’s Price I have a cousin, and his name is Clint, and on Facebook, it’s Clinton Freedom Prince. For some reason,..
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Living History Veterans Art Project
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Living History Veterans Art Project

Ossining, NY
For the past four years, veterans have been visiting the Ossining High School art rooms for a project called The..
3,101 views
Sons charter received
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Sons charter received

Ocean Springs, MS
All dependent sons of military members who attended school in Europe - such as Nuremberg, Frankfurt and others to include..
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