IN YOUR OWN WORDS

I Am An American Patriot

I AM AN AMERICAN PATRIOT I am an American Patriot. I believe God has blessed us with a land rich in..
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Free Spiritual Healing Books for Veterans
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Free Spiritual Healing Books for Veterans

The first book is titled Trauma Healing Options For VA Hospitals: Help for Veterans to Own Their Significance and Their..
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World War II vet receives medals earned in combat on 90th birthday
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

World War II vet receives medals earned in combat on 90th birthday

Salineville, OH
More than 70 years after enlisting, World War II veteran George Talbott told his nephew Ray Talbott, also a veteran,..
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Korean War vet connects with Medal of Honor recipient
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

Korean War vet connects with Medal of Honor recipient

Menifee, CA
Pictured: Hugh McPhail, Carol McPhail and John William Finn Hugh McPhail graduated from high school in May 1950, and the next..
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Honor Flight welcomed home
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Honor Flight welcomed home

Denver, IA
It was the end of a long and tiring day for 96 veterans and their escorts, but every one of..
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100-year-old World War II veteran honored
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

100-year-old World War II veteran honored

Voorhees, NJ
At a “Spirit of '45” celebration to recognize the military service of nine New Jersey World War II veterans and..
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96-year-old receives American Legion 70-Year-Star
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

96-year-old receives American Legion 70-Year-Star

Parma, OH
World War II veteran Mike Zaderecky receives his American Legion 70 continuous year star at a special presentation during the..
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A young patriot
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

A young patriot

Ryan Paradis, a 4-H member, decided to give back to his local veterans by donating 25% of his profits though..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

World War II 113th Cavalry veteran recalls fighting to the end

Burke, VA
I'm 90 years old, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. My father was a large operator..
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Service dogs give military heroes a paws up
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Service dogs give military heroes a paws up

Winter Garden, FL
By Darryl Owens, Orlando Sentinel Columnist, Used with permission of the Orlando Sentinel Just south of 13 years, America has been in..
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Four brothers serve in four branches
FAMILY LEGACY

Four brothers serve in four branches

Bradenton, FL
Photos: from left, James E. Brown; Harold W. Brown; Elmer E. Brown; and Donald J. Brown. My three brothers and I..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Fallen Angels

Its true, angels are real They reside in the souls Of brave men and women Whom risk their existence To defend our country’s liberty Charting..
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FAMILY LEGACY

Tennessee man recalls three generations of family service

Milan, TN
George Fain's friend Bobby Adams returned home from the Marines decked out with gear and a sharp, crisp green uniform...
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Five Legion posts develop county salute/assistance for veterans and families

Ashburn, VA
Loudoun County government, in partnership with five American Legion posts (Sterling Park, Ashburn, Leesburg, Purcellville and Middleburg], will unite with..
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Post 731 hosts San Diego's 22nd District leadership training course
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Post 731 hosts San Diego's 22nd District leadership training course

San Diego, CA
By resolution, The American Legion established the American Legion College program. The resolution also encourages each department to establish its own..
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World War II Sanitation Corps veteran takes Patriot Flight
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

World War II Sanitation Corps veteran takes Patriot Flight

Troy, NY
At 96 years old, Sherwood Davies has a sharp memory and has seen a lot: Europe during World War II..
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America's tallest flag dedicated in Sheboygan, Wisc.
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

America's tallest flag dedicated in Sheboygan, Wisc.

Sheboygan, WI
The "world's tallest tribute to freedom," is a 400-foot tall flagpole waving an American flag that's 7,200 square feet. The..
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Florida post honors two longtime Legionnaires
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Florida post honors two longtime Legionnaires

Lady Lake, FL
American Legion Post 347 in Florida recently celebrated anniversaries of two longtime Legionnaires, 60 years for Wendell Sherman and 50..
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Legion rallies community around new veterans memorial in Oxford, N.C.
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Legion rallies community around new veterans memorial in Oxford, N.C.

Oxford, NC
Veterans in Granville County, N.C., are now honored with a memorial thanks to Post 90 in Oxford, N.C. The Granville County,..
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A Veterans Day tribute to duty, honor and sacrifice
FAMILY LEGACY

A Veterans Day tribute to duty, honor and sacrifice

Mountaintop , PA
It’s been more than 13 years since the passing of my dad, John “Jack” Gothreau,..
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Our post loves a parade
WHY I LOVE MY POST

Our post loves a parade

Leesburg, FL
Our post has 85 members, and we are located in a 55+ mobile-home community in Leesburg, Fla. Being a small..
3,744 views
Chaplain Charlie Haig receives "Legion of Honor" award
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Chaplain Charlie Haig receives "Legion of Honor" award

Brookesville, FL
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (Brooksville, Fla.) approved a resolution commending Chaplain Charles Haig,..
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World War II vet remembers Normandy, Battle of the Bulge
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

World War II vet remembers Normandy, Battle of the Bulge

Burnside, KY
Back in 1943 I turned 18 years old, which was just the right age for induction into the military service...
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Iowa Post 389 thinks up unique projects to promote patriotism
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Iowa Post 389 thinks up unique projects to promote patriotism

Anthon, IA
In Anthon, Iowa, a new Iwo Jima Memorial stands beside Post 389. Legionnaire Marvin Hansen served at Iwo Jima on..
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California Post 731 revitalization reaches milestone
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California Post 731 revitalization reaches milestone

San Diego, CA
Post 731 in San Diego recently took a long overdue formal step to support the charter application of its Auxiliary..
4,018 views
At Hall of Honor, Afghanistan veteran will receive Purple Heart on Appreciation Day
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

At Hall of Honor, Afghanistan veteran will receive Purple Heart on Appreciation Day

New Windsor, NY
Purple Heart Appreciation Day, Aug. 7, is a date to remember and honor those who have been wounded or killed..
4,664 views
Celebrating 70 years of Legion membership
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Celebrating 70 years of Legion membership

Ottawa, OH
The Ottawa (Ohio) American Legion Post 63 recently celebrated the continuous membership of Andy Macke and Sidney Goodkin, who have..
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Wisconsin district hosts 30th annual POW/MIA Silent March
WHY I LOVE MY POST

Wisconsin district hosts 30th annual POW/MIA Silent March

Lake Geneva, WI
The 1st District of the Wisconsin American Legion is comprised of 45 posts from five counties in..
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Veterans' Food Drive
VOLUNTEERING

Veterans' Food Drive

Berryville, VA
The annual Clarke County Veterans’ July Food Drive was held during the month of July. The veterans of American Legion..
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ATCHISON ELKS CLUB HONORS VETERAN
VOLUNTEERING

ATCHISON ELKS CLUB HONORS VETERAN

Hiawatha, KS
The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Atchison Lodge #647, has awarded Levern Dunavan the prestigious “Veteran Volunteer of..
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