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Honoring Blue Star Mothers
Stillwater, MN
Minnesota’s Blue Star Mothers were treated at their annual meeting May 3 with gift bags, refreshments and a self-care workshop..
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American Legion coordiates veterans bus donation
Paramus, NJ
The Paramus Veterans Memorial Home received a new bus for its 300 residents. Giulia Kirsch, supervisor of recreation (center left),..
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VOLUNTEERING
Easter at the Joint Forces Training Center
Los Alamitos, CA
On Saturday, March 30, 2014, Auxiliary Unit 291 participated in the 3rd Annual Egg Hunt at the Joint Forces Training..
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Donald Wilson, D-Day survivor
Macclenny, FL
My name is Billy J. Gaines Sr. I am a veteran, USMC 1961-1966. I am not writing for myself, though,..
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FAMILY LEGACY
World War II veteran to celebrate 70th anniversary of rescue
staten island, NY
More than 10 years after its discovery, the story of the USS YF-415 continues to intrigue. It was hard to..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Artist repays late husband's post that assisted her kids
Merrill, IA
When high school classmates Rich Husman and Doug Prewitt asked retired art teacher Karol Holton to paint a mural for..
3,572 views
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Kent Island American Legion Post 278 6th annual Wounded Warrior Weekend
Stevensville, MD
On April 25-27, 2014, "Your" Kent Island Amrican Legion hosted five wounded warriors (currently going through combat injury rehab..
3,681 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
World War II veteran recounts pigeoneering in Pacific
Elgin, IL
Pigeons swoop, dart and soar over and through World War II veteran Ed Schmidt’s life. The birds fascinated him in..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Florida monument honors all vets who served in wartime in Iraq
Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral, Fla., claims to have the first monument (not memorial) that honors veterans from both Iraq wars: Operation Iraqi..
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FAMILY LEGACY
One Midwestern family, four generations of service to country
Blue Springs, MO
World War I veteran William Mathes' service would start a chain that links four generations of family together through military..
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LEGION RIDERS
Invitation to Vet Fest 2014
Watertown, NY
The Hannibal American Legion Riders are holding the ninth annual Vet Fest on Saturday, June 14. See the attached flyer..
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Arkansas post hosts Armed Forces Day
Bella Vista, AR
Post 341 of Bella Vista, Ark., with the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas will sponsor a free Armed Forces event..
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FAMILY LEGACY
James Irving Hillis and sons
Rock Island, TN
James Irving Hillis and his six sons have all served in the military from World War I through the Korean..
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LEGION RIDERS
Charity ride to put wounded Marine back on a motorcycle
Meridian, ID
The night of the Super Bowl a representative of the Run for the Wall organization briefed members of the American..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Orcutt Post 534 visits Vandenberg AFB, recruits members
Orcutt, CA
Orcutt Post 534, District 16, Department of California, took advantage of a great opportunity District 16 Commander John Velasquez established..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Wash. post hosts Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Port Angeles, WA
On March 25, 2014, Michael Chapman, Clallam County commissioner, presented the Clallam County's "Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans Day" Proclamation to..
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Post 284 holds 15th Law & Order Awards
Belleview, FL
On April 11, 2014, Belleview American Legion Post 284 held its 15th Annual Law Officer & Firefighter Awards Banquet. Chaired..
4,718 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Legionnaire receives honor from France
Auburn, IL
The honor is as follows: It is my pleasure as Consul General of France in Chicago to inform you, on the..
3,432 views
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Gus Farr receives 60-year membership award
Comstock Park, MI
I asked and received this from Gus Farr's son, Tom Farr. I have known Gus Farr all my life. Besides being..
3,677 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Memories of service from a four-generation Navy family
Steelville, MO
Four generations of the Cook family served in the U.S. Navy from World War I-era until present day. My father,..
4,212 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
WWII submarine veteran recalls experiences in Pacific Theater
Mandeville, LA
The doctor's comment, without any reason given or documented, could have sealed Herman Prager's fate in 1942: not fit to..
4,670 views
LEGION RIDERS
Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedicated at Veterans Memorial Park Port Angeles WASH
Port Angeles, WA
Veterans, city officials and the Port Angeles Garden Cub members dedicated a Blue Star Memorial Marker at the Veterans Memorial..
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Armed Forces Day event to be held May 21
Bella Vista, AR
May 21, 2014, 7:30 p.m., Bella Vista, Ark. Seventeen-piece JM Band and 60 singers, and Singing Men of Arkansas patriotic music..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Legionnaire counts seven generations of U.S. military service in his family tree
El Dorado, KS
Above: Harold Hamlin holds the commissioning pennant that flew from the masthead of the USS Wren the day it was..
3,883 views
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Long Beach Navy Yacht Club
Long Beach, CA
American Legion Yacht Club Post 0291 - Newport Beach, Calif. On the weekend of March 28, the "Navy Yacht Club" of..
4,313 views
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Florida Legion visits Naval Aviation Museum & National Flight Academy
Pensacola, FL
In February 2014, National Vice Commander Paul E. Dillard and Department of Florida State Commander Art Schwabe toured the National..
3,955 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Wounded Vietnam veteran steps into painting that hung over his bed
Louisville, KY
Army veteran Johnny Brooks was drafted only three weeks after his 20th birthday, three weeks after marrying his high school..
6,452 views
LEGION RIDERS
Why I joined the American Legion Riders
Port Angeles, WA
I am a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and Air Force and have had a lifelong passion with..
5,578 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Small town honors its two Medal of Honor recipients
Cheshire, CT
Civil War veteran Eri D. Woodbury's Medal of Honor | Image from Cheshire Historical Society Since the Medal of Honor was..
4,984 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Vet shares Infantry training experiences in Korean War
Fulton, TX
When the Korean War started in June 1950, I, along with a shipload of men whose orders had already been..
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