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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 names winners of Oratorical Contest
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONO – (Dec. 13, 2024) – Two local high school students participated in an oratorical contest hosted by Fred..
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BE THE ONE
Veterans Courage Lifeline
Santa Clara, CA
The Veterans Courage Lifeline Initiative is an effort to help veterans, their families and therapy pets. The primary focus..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
American Legion Marne Post 13 Color Guard
Marne American Legion Post 13 in Plainfield, Ill., is one of the first posts established in the United States. Made..
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OTHER
Open house and Thanksgiving Day
Bristol, CT
On Saturday, Nov. 30, the American Legion Family of Post 2 held an open house at the post for the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Mission-Ready Marriage
What if there was a way to enjoy marriage amid the unrelenting trials of life as a military spouse? Through multiple..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
100% disabled Air Force veteran runs 501(c)(3) to teach jujutsu to veterans
Vancleave, MS
David Wilson, a 100% service-connected disabled Air Force veteran, has been operating a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Vancleave, Miss., for over..
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VOLUNTEERING
100 care packages shipped
Lake Dallas, TX
Cpl. Albert Haddad Post 88 in Lake Dallas, Texas, raised over $5,000 to provide 100 care packages that were shipped..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors former commander as Veteran of the Month
Peoria, AZ
On Dec. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored former two-time commander Jim McCrady as our Veteran of..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Legion Riders host toy drive
Peoria, AZ
On Nov. 30 the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Legion Riders hosted their annual toy drive. Over 75..
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BASEBALL
Post 2 Baseball banquet
Bristol, CT
On Nov. 29 American Legion Post 2 held its annual Baseball banquet. Members from both the senior team and the..
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VOLUNTEERING
Thanksgiving community dinner
Lake Dallas, TX
Post 88 in Lake Dallas, Texas, hosted over 200 people for a free Thanksgiving meal. We also offered free turkey..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 provides free Thanksgiving meal for members
Peoria, AZ
On Thanksgiving John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted a free meal for members. The post cooked the turkey,..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Thanksgiving meal
Rockwood, PA
Rockwood Post 279 of Pennsylvania is holding a Thanksgiving dinner for veterans without a place to go for the holiday...
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OTHER
From Combat Boots to Wine Bottles: Service-Disabled Veteran Finds New Purpose in Wine Education
Anchorage, AK
Norma "Normington" Smihal, a service-disabled veteran of both the Army National Guard and Coast Guard, served her country with dedication..
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BE THE ONE
Post 927 hosts Be the One event
Gilbert, PA
On Sept. 21, 2024, Post 927 in Gilbert, Pa., hosted a Be the One event. The event included live music,..
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POST TREASURES
When Love is Ernest: Post 6 honors brave World War I pilot
Prescott, AZ
Being a military history buff, I was delighted when I discovered that American Legion Post 6 in Prescott, Ariz., was..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
John J. Morris Post 62 partners with elementary school
Peoria, AZ
On Nov. 20, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) partnered with Ira A. Murphy Elementary School. The post presented..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Marine Corps, Auxiliary birthdays
Peoria, AZ
On Nov. 20, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored the Marine Corps birthday and the Auxiliary birthday, always..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Stocking the pantry
Cary, NC
Post 67 in Cary, N.C., recently held a community food drive at a local Food Lion Grocery store. Fill the..
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OUR TRAVELS
Veterans Day at the White House: A moment of honor and gratitude
Washington , DC
Washington, DC – On Veterans Day (Nov. 11, 2024), I had the distinct privilege, on behalf of the American Legion..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Fred Brock Post 828 honors mayor of Military City USA
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 19, 2024) – During the monthly general membership meeting of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828,..
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BE THE ONE
Continuing the mission: a follow-up on veteran suicide awareness
Edgewater, MD
Several months ago, we embarked on a journey together to shed light on the tragedy of veteran suicide - a..
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HONOR GUARD
John J. Morris Post 62 Honor Guard dedicates new flagpole
Peoria, AZ
On Nov. 16, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Honor Guard dedicated a new flagpole at Immanuel Campus..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The traveling vest
It had already been an overwhelming day, physically, when a stranger walked up to me at Charter Oak Park in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Post 486 recognizes not just one, but TWO members for 80 years of continuous..
On Nov 11, 2024 (Veterans Day), S/Sgt Henry F. Gumm Post 486 in Jackson, Wis., recognized two World War II..
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OTHER
Veterans Day dinner and resource fair
Pittsfield , MA
Please see attached link: https://www.iberkshires.com/story/77186/New-Moon-Lodge-Holds-Veterans-Dinner-and-Resource-Fair.html
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OTHER
Legionnaires of Post 123 at Veterans Day ceremony at Clark Veterans Cemetery
Angeles City, Philippines
Legionnaires of Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 (Angeles City, Philippines) attended the Veterans Day ceremony at Clark Veterans..
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OTHER
Elements of American Legion Post OK28 participate in Veterans Day parade
Okinawa, Japan
On Nov. 11, 2024, elements of American Legion Post OK28 (Okinawa, Japan) participated in the Veterans Day Parade on Kadena..
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OTHER
Right thing to do
Decatur, IL
One fall when I was 8 or 9, my father (b. 1893) was raking leaves. I came running around the..
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OUR TRAVELS
Veterans Day in North Idaho
Coeur d’Alene, ID
I would like to share the wonderful time I, my brother-in-law Randell P. Sweet (Navy veteran and new American Legion..
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