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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
LCDR Mitch Kempisty (14-year Legion member) highlighted in September 2024 Military Officer magazine
Jacksonville, FL
LCDR Mitch Kempisty, USN, is featured in the September 2024 issue of Military Officer magazine. He is a 14-year member..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders lead with respect for veterans
Peoria, AZ
The John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders lead the way in showing respect for veterans and their families...
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors veteran of the month Larry Sandmeyer
Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Larry Sandmeyer as September veteran of the month. On..
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BE THE ONE
John J. Morris Post 62 SAL hosts Be the One Indy race watch party
Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 1, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) SAL hosted their first-ever Be the One Indy race..
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BE THE ONE
“Be the One” at Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood , CA
Bringing the message “Be the One” to the world-famous Hollywood Bowl.
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Post pays dues for active-duty member/Navy chaplain for 30 years
Ellwood City, PA
I am so proud of Legion Post 157 in Ellwood City, Pa. The post sent me to Keystone Boys State..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Proposal for National Day of Recognition for Korean War veterans
New York, NY
In April 2023, after petitioning as a combat-wounded Korean War veteran, I was invited to appear in the State Capitol..
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BE THE ONE
'I don't care if I live or die'
San Pedro, CA
I share his story while wearing my Be the One T-shirt. Early on in my 20 years of service to..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My Dad, He Was An American Hero
My Dad, He Was An American Hero My Dad, he was seventeen when he signed up, My grandfather signed the papers for..
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OTHER
Find your “why”
Carrollton, GA
I remember the day my father, a Vietnam veteran, said to me, “I forbid you from joining a branch that..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 Publicity Committee presents September Americanism Award
Peoria, AZ
Each month, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) publicity committee reviews nominated businesses in Peoria for the Americanism Award..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders host trophy steal
Peoria, AZ
A week ago, the Post 62 Riders stole the traveling trophy. On Aug. 28, the Riders hosted the trophy steal...
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OTHER
Unit 95 Juniors selling lemonade
Willis, TX
The Junior Auxiliary Unit of Sam Houston Post 95 (Huntsville Texas) showed out at the Willis, Texas, Post 618 Cook-off!..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
4th Annual Great American Legion Banana Split Celebration
Covington, LA
The 4th Annual Great American Legion Banana Split Celebration was held Aug. 24 to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Raritan Post 23 holds honor ceremony for Marine
Keyport, NJ
A local Keyport, N.J., family requested an honor ceremony for their family member, a Marine killed in an accident 30..
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WWII STORY
William L. Richmond's WWII USMC service
Middletown, NJ
William Laurence Gardell served in the Marines from 1942 to 1946 during World War II. William or "Billy" Richmond attempted..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Vets help Canton teen reach dream of joining Marines
Canton, GA
Alex Williams has always looked for answers. At 18 with parents who haven’t been able to care for him and..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Arlington their home today
Waco, TX
In Arlington’s hallowed ground, where silence reigns supreme, Rest the souls of heroes past, in a solemn, timeless dream. Rows upon rows..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
The Legion Hall
Waco, TX
In the dim light of the Legion hall, We sit, shadows of wars past, Each of us alone with memories, Silent bonds that..
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VOLUNTEERING
Creekview High School varsity football team spends day on veteran projects
Canton, GA
Again this year, the varsity football team from Creekview High School in Cherokee County, Ga., spent the day staining disabled..
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HONOR GUARD
Moon High School football
Moon Township, PA
Members of American Legion Post 924 and Auxiliary Unit 924 posted colors for the playing of the national anthem before..
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HONOR GUARD
West Hills Post 924 posts colors for Moon Township Walmart
Moon Township , PA
Members of our post participated with other community groups to celebrate the reopening of the Moon Township Walmart.
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WWII STORY
Doggone untruth: no destroyer was sent
Madison, WI
A few minutes into your conversation with Glen Hanusa, you feel like you’re sitting down for a casual chat with..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates Coast Guard birthday
Peoria, AZ
This month, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) celebrated the Coast Guard's birthday. At 7:00 Rich Bicket, our only..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Henry K. Burtner Post 53 completes successful Back-to-School Supply Drive, supporting local students
Greensboro, NC
From July 15-Aug. 18, 2024, Henry K. Burtner American Legion Post 53 (Greensboro, N.C.) spearheaded a successful Back-to-School Supply Drive,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Flag Disposal
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, the 4th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony was held at Scoutland. We thought it would be..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 reaches out to veterans in local care center
Peoria, AZ
On August 17 John J. Morris Post 62, Peoria, AZ, had 7 members go to nearby total care facility to..
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VOLUNTEERING
Veterans come out to help build ramps for Afghanistan Army Veteran and Vietnam Air..
CANTON, GA
For the past several years, Veterans in Cherokee County Georgia have come out to help other Veterans in need of..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
A Legionnaire who never stops giving back
Stockton, CA
In the heart of Stockton, a hero stands, Tino Adame, with an unwavering hand. A Marine who served in Vietnam's..
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OTHER
Snoqualmie Days parade
Snoqualmie, WA
Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Snoqualmie Days Grand Parade. American Legion Post 79 had an information booth, and the post..
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