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'Unbroken' inspiration Louis Zamperini honored with monument in hometown
Olean, NY
The late World War II veteran, POW and Olympian Louis Zamperini is making headlines because of the box office success..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America is a national program that honors veterans with a mission of Remember, Honor, and Teach. The mission..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Ohio squadron raises $10,458 for OCW
Grand Rapids, OH
On Nov. 15, the Grand Rapids American Legion Post 232 in Grand Rapids, Ohio, was the host of the seventh..
3,795 views
FAMILY LEGACY
At 12, future Air Force master sergeant saves brother's life
Washington, IN
Harris and Mable Amundson had five sons; four of the brothers served in the U.S. Air Force: Gerald, Dorvin, Roger..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
America and World War I: A Traveler's Guide
It has now been a century since World War I began, but America’s role in this colossal struggle has been..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
NAPALM'S EMBRACE
NAPALM'S EMBRACE is a work of fiction based on fact. Lt. Jack Brady, the Civil Affairs officer tries to fulfill..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Young veterans help drive Texas post
Jourdanton, TX
The youngest generation of veterans are reaching out and standing up at American Legion Post 436 in Jourdanton, Texas. Isaias..
3,930 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A conversation in a 1970 Gasthaus
“They have nothing,” the old man said adamantly. “They say they do, but they don’t.” He was dressed in baggy..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Monument to honor submarine service veterans, local history in New Jersey
Forked River, NJ
In South Toms River, N.J., the homestate to two submarine inventors, veterans are at work to add a fitting monument..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Legionaire competed for Ms. Veteran America 2014
I was a single mom, losing my battle to stay in the military, due to a head & neck injury..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Tennessee post gets free paint job
East Ridge, TN
American Legion Post 95 of East Ridge, Tenn., has gotten a new look thanks to Randy Newman, a painting contractor..
3,545 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Oklahoma post recognizes veterans with gifts, time, thanks
Cushing, OK
As the population ages and the Greatest Generation dwindles in numbers, more veterans find themselves in retirement communities and nursing..
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OTHER
Korean War Service medals/certificates of appreciation
Royal Oak, MI
On Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, Frank Wendland American Legion Post 253, Royal Oak, Mich., presented Korean War Service medals and..
3,946 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Mundy-Beck Post 9-1-1 7th Annual Toys 4 Tots
Mundy-Beck American Legion Post 9-1-1 has be an active post within Southwest Atlanta for 25 years, giving back to ensure..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Rider of the Year
Winona , MN
The Winona American Legion Riders (ALR) happily announced the 2014 Rider of the Year. The person nominated for this honor..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Eagle Scout identifies all veterans' gravesites within his community
Madison, AL
By Charles Molineaux MADISON, AL (WAFF) - As the saying goes, some gave all... only for the passage of time to..
3,941 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Legion post rallies to provide Christmas dinner to Merchant Marine crew
PORT TOWNSEND, WA
We planned that we would close our post on Christmas Day so our members and volunteers could spend the holiday..
3,687 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Tip of the Spear
The tip of the spear I was, we were Our lungs an expanding balloon in endless inhale Driving into Middle Eastern sands, an..
3,444 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Ohio Legionnaire receives highest French honor
Parma , OH
At a ceremony during the post general membership December meeting, George Lizanich, a member of Joseph J Jacubic Post 572..
4,184 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A sentimental journey back to the 1940s
Stephenville, TX
By Joyce Whitis Post 240 Honorary Life Member Brad Thompson, as a young man from Stephenville, Texas, was spending his last..
4,506 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
A forgotten hero pulled from the dustbin of history
Colorado Springs, CO
I, as adjutant of American Legion Post 5 in Colorado Springs, received a call saying that we had failed to..
4,710 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Died on the Fourth of July
I have just published a book that honors the memory of men who died in Vietnam in the service of..
3,702 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
“How Entrepreneurs Can Help Our Veterans"
Thousands of veterans are coming home from lengthy tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Bureau of Labor Statics..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial Day in Berryville, "a story worth telling"
Berryville, VA
Our town, Berryville, in Clarke County, Va., is typical of the small communities found in the rural areas of the..
4,403 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Till the Battle Has Been Won
Check out this soulful tribute to veterans, featuring original music written and performed on a volunteer basis by employees of..
3,380 views
FAMILY LEGACY
World War II gunner's story unites two families across the globe decades after death
Winfred, SD
William "Vern" Williams' niece and nephews and Uwe Carstens kneel beside his grave in Winfred, S.D. From left to right:..
5,113 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Legionnaires envisioning replica of Vietnam Memorial Wall in southwest Florida
Punta Gorda , FL
In 2013 a group of Vietnam veterans from southwest Florida discovered that a traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall was for sale..
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HONOR GUARD
Florida Legionnaire continues to serve our nation, 72 years and counting
Lady Lake, FL
American Legion member Vivian Abalon has been serving her country with honor for 72 years. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., on..
6,948 views
OTHER
Post 434 brings a community together to honor our flag
Chula Vista, CA
Department of California American Legion Post 434 Commander Sherry Hill leads a special unserviceable flag retirement ceremony. http://youtu.be/n9NSZzXqlPo
3,382 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Town repurposes grain elevator to honor veterans
Eagle Grove, IA
Making the landscape work double-time, residents of Eagle Grove, Iowa, will remember military sacrifice every time they pass through town...
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