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Legionnaires recognized during the USAG Humphreys ACS 2024 Volunteer of the Year Reception
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Legionnaires Daniel Melton and Charles Woods (former commander) of Paul E. Finn Memorial American Legion Post 37, South Korea, were..
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VOLUNTEERING
Legionnaire William Beatty selected as Military Retiree Volunteer of the Year for the Yongsan-Casey..
Seoul, South Korea
During the recent Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony held at the Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan, South Korea, on April 30, 2024, Legionnaire..
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WWII STORY
United States Constabulary 1946-1952
Walnut Creek, CA
Very few people have heard of the U.S. Army Constabulary, even veterans. It has been largely overlooked by military historians...
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828 completes Store Front Grant Program
San Antonio, TX
In the fall of 2022, in support of the Fred Brock American Legion Post 828’s 75th Diamond Anniversary Celebration, the..
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BUDDY CHECKS
Raritan Post 23 visits veterans at assisted living facilities
Keyport, NJ
Members of Raritan Post 23 visited fellow veterans at assisted living facilities in the area. They reached out to check..
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OTHER
Playing of taps at D.C.'s World War I memorial to honor Lodi American Legion..
New Milford, NJ
Lodi, N.J., American Legion Post 136 Commander Francis Carrasco is humbled to announce that The Doughboy Foundation (doughboy.org), has chosen..
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BOYS STATE
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts first ever comedy night for Boys/Girls State
Peoria, AZ
On Sunday, April 28, 2024, the John J. Morris Post 62 hosted its first ever comedy night to raise money..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dinner with Dad
I escorted my father to the seventieth anniversary of his wartime Regimental reunion. He got to see and talk to..
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LEGION RIDERS
South Central Texas American Legion Riders (SCTX ALR) held their fourth annual Legacy Run..
Converse, TX
The South Central Texas American Legion Riders (SCTX ALR) held their fourth annual Legacy Run on April 12-13, 2024, hosted..
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WWII STORY
World War II veteran's journey ends 78 years later
Moulton, AL
On April 25, 2024, The American Legion Department of Alabama Division 1 posts and units came together to form a..
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VOLUNTEERING
Altona Post 390 joins Altona Lions Club Village officials and citizens in joint community..
Altona, IL
The Altona American Legion Ekstedt-Hurr Post 390, along with the Altona Lions Club, Altona village officials and citizens of Altona..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Women's Army Corps Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday
My mother, Clarice Sorenson Hutcheon, joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) at 20 years old. Her brother, Henry, died in..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
New Jersey's Sons of the American Legion run third annual "Cookies for Vets" project
East Orange and Lyons, NJ
“You guys sure are popular around here!” Latisha Eaves from the VA’s Center for Development and Civic Engagement exclaimed to..
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OTHER
SoCal Post 555 Auxiliary Comes to Aid of Veteran Fire Victim
Midway City, CA
When The American Legion Auxiliary in Midway City, Calif., learned that a veteran’s family had lost its home in a..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Post OK28, Okinawa, Japan, held their annual Ernie Pyle Memorial
Okinawa., Japan
American Legion Post OK28, Okinawa, Japan, held their annual Ernie Pyle Memorial on April 20, 2024. The memorial was held..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Ala. Post 911 member celebrates 50 years as Legionnaire
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Ryan Winslow Post 911 A member of Ryan Winslow Post 911 was recognized during the March membership meeting..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Fred Brock Post 828 visible at The Taste of New Orleans
San Antonio, TX
To increase their visibility in the community and engage with veterans and their families, members of Fred Brock American Legion..
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BE THE ONE
American Legion Riders rally helps veteran with PTSD
San Antonio, TX
Retired Army Sgt. Ed Richards experienced firsthand the psychological impact of the Bosnian Conflict, helping to find the bodies from..
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OTHER
Yucca Arizona Post 136
Yucca, AZ
The post I am about to describe has surpassed the "Be the One" motto. They are truly changing the lives..
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OTHER
Chili Cook Off - Post 4 participated at the FRA Annual Chili Cook Off
Olongapo, Philippines
Admiral Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4, Olongapo, Philippines, participated in Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Annual Chili Cook Off..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honoring our Heroes - Hooked on Heroes
On Saturday, April 6, 2024, more than 150 veterans (the oldest being 100 years old) descended on the tiny coastal..
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OTHER
Legionnaires commemorate the Doolittle Raiders
Bryan, TX
On April 18, Commander Dale Hutchcraft and members of Earl Graham Post 159, in Bryan, Texas, joined with veterans around..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honor Flight Syracuse, Plank Road Quilt Guild and Post 787 Team Up
American Legion Post 787 and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 787 of Cicero, N.Y., were pleased to host the Plank..
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OTHER
American Legion Post TH01 and VFW Post 10217 presenting checks to the Tawanchai Foundation
Khon Kaen
On April 10, American Legion Post TH01 in Thailand presented a check for $1,000 along with VFW Post 10217 from..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Some details are better than others
I was assigned to Flt 848 3726 BMTS at Lackland AFB for basic training in July and Aug. 1964. Our..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Military Family
A Military Family I am writing this letter to share a story about a family of veterans. In 1963, I married..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Military Vehicle Preservation Association Convention 2024
The International Military Vehicle Preservation Association & Historical Archives (MVPA-HA) will be hosting its 49th Annual International Convention in Oshkosh,..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
56th Truck Ambush Incident Memorial Ceremony at Camp Bonifas, South Korea
Camp Bonifas, South Korea
Commander Willian Scafe and Vice Commander Steve Tharp of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 attended the 56th Truck..
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HONOR GUARD
John J. Morris Post 62 Honor Guard Perform Several Days at Mobile Vietnam Wall..
Peoria, AZ
The John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., were daily supporters at the mobile Vietnam wall memorial. They performed..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Welcome Home
Welcome Home Oh, Welcome Home, Welcome Home Some came back and brought their darkness here. And it will always be their cross to..
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