What We Do - John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 of Leland, North Carolina
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What We Do - John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 of Leland, North..

Leland, NC
Member Rick Rogers has represented Post 68 by hosting events, birthday parties and military branch recognition at the Brunswick Cove..
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Admiral Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4, Olongapo, Philippines celebrates Veterans Day
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Admiral Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4, Olongapo, Philippines celebrates Veterans Day

Olongapo, Philippines
Admiral Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4, Olongapo, Philippines observed the Veterans Day Event from Clark Veterans Cemetery, Clark..
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Remembering D-Day Honoring Retired U.S. Navy Chief
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Remembering D-Day Honoring Retired U.S. Navy Chief

Crystal River, FL
On December 9, Something for Everyone Thrift and Consignment store, a non-profit and owned and operated by veterans store where..
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Dear Uncle
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Dear Uncle

Hello, As children, my siblings and I experienced several veteran suicides. Our uncle, a U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) veteran, killed himself..
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A Monument, an Eagle Scout Project, and a Life-Long Connection Continued
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A Monument, an Eagle Scout Project, and a Life-Long Connection Continued

West Chester, PA
About 20 years ago, I was a Boy Scout in Chester County, Pennsylvania, looking for a worthy cause to take..
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BUDDY CHECKS

Is there a POW in your neighborhood?

inman, SC
Is there a POW (Prisoner of War) in your neighborhood? The Defense POW/MIA Agency says that as of May 22, 2023,..
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Alabama Post 911 members recognized at national dinner
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Alabama Post 911 members recognized at national dinner

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator Three members of Ryan Winslow Post 911 were recognized for their achievements..
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"Sir, Paul, Thomas J."
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"Sir, Paul, Thomas J."

My name is Thomas Jay Paul. I joined the U.S. Marine Corps in September 1963 at seventeen. After boot camp..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Wreaths Across America - a new song

This new song is a musical tribute to all our living and lost military heroes. Let us remember the extraordinary..
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Legionnaires of Allen “Pop” Reeves Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at Clark Veterans’ Cemetery
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Legionnaires of Allen “Pop” Reeves Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines attended the Veterans Day..

Angeles City, Philippines
Legionnaires of Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at Clark Veterans’..
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American Legion OK28 and American Legion Riders participated in Veterans Day Activities
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American Legion OK28 and American Legion Riders participated in Veterans Day Activities

Okinawa, Japan.
On November 11, 2023, American Legion Post OK28 held their Veterans Day Ceremony at their post. The ceremony honored all..
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Our Devotion to Mutual Helpfulness
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Our Devotion to Mutual Helpfulness

Belleville, NJ
This happened this week at my home squadron in Belleville, New Jersey and it speaks directly to how amazing our..
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Smithfield, Virginia American Legion Post 49 honors WWII Veterans
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Smithfield, Virginia American Legion Post 49 honors WWII Veterans

Smithfield, Virginia American Legion Post 49 partnered with local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8545 and the Cypress Creek..
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American Legion Post 67 Rincón Celebrates Veterans Day
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American Legion Post 67 Rincón Celebrates Veterans Day

Rincon, PR
Veterans Day was a memorable day for veterans in Rincón, Puerto Rico. As we celebrated Veterans Day, we received a..
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Sons of the American Legion 37 Commander in action!
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Sons of the American Legion 37 Commander in action!

Pyeongteak, South Korea
Sons of the American Legion (SAL) 37 commander in action! Pyeongteak, South Korea SAL Squadron 37 Commander Tony Williams participated..
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American Legionnaires at the Army Memorial Monument on Camp Humphreys, South Korea during Veterans Day
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American Legionnaires at the Army Memorial Monument on Camp Humphreys, South Korea during Veterans..

Camp Humphreys, South Korea
American Legionnaires in South Korea joined veterans, active-duty servicemembers, leaders of veterans' organizations and others celebrated Veterans Day with a..
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Veterans Day at Neptune, New Jersey Post 346
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Veterans Day at Neptune, New Jersey Post 346

Neptune, NJ
Harold "Bud" Magathan was honored at the November 11 ceremony at Post 346 in Neptune, New Jersey. A Navy veteran,..
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Veterans Day at the Snoqualmie Casino
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Veterans Day at the Snoqualmie Casino

Snoqualmie Indian Reservation, WA
On Veterans Day, November 11, American Legion Post 79 in Snoqualmie, Washington came together with leaders of the Snoqualmie Tribe,..
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Veterans Day Assembly in Snoqualmie, Washington
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Veterans Day Assembly in Snoqualmie, Washington

Snoqualmie, WA
Members of American Legion Post 79 and American Legion Department of Washington joined with other veterans at an assembly at..
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Veterans assisted at the annual Veterans Experience Action Center in North Carolina
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Veterans assisted at the annual Veterans Experience Action Center in North Carolina

Leland, NC
The American Legion Department of North Carolina, in partnership with the Department of Veteran Affairs, proudly supported the annual Veterans..
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Vice Commander Charlie Aucoin visits the home of Veterans Day
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Vice Commander Charlie Aucoin visits the home of Veterans Day

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator American Legion National Vice Commander Charlie Aucoin spent the Veterans Day holiday celebrating..
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Las Cruces, New Mexico Post 10 and Unit 10 enter float in annual Veterans Day Parade
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Las Cruces, New Mexico Post 10 and Unit 10 enter float in annual Veterans..

Las Cruces, NM
Legionnaires from the Joe P. Quesenberry American Legion Post 10 and Auxiliary Unit 10 from Las Cruces, New Mexico, came..
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National Vice Commander Randy Edwards visits “Land of No Slack” and spurs key Oregon engagements
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National Vice Commander Randy Edwards visits “Land of No Slack” and spurs key Oregon..

Klamath Falls, OR
American Legion National Vice Commander Randy D. Edwards visited the Department of Oregon on October 25-29 to lend leadership and..
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A Blue Star Field for Veterans
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A Blue Star Field for Veterans

Come evening, when stars fall and rise, a soldier lives, a soldier dies. A blue star field lives but a day to grow,..
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Legionnaires participate at Camp Humphreys on Retiree Appreciation Day
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Legionnaires participate at Camp Humphreys on Retiree Appreciation Day

Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Legionnaires of the American Legion Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37, Pyeongtaek, South Korea set up an American Legion table..
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John J. Morris Post 62 Veterans Event
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John J. Morris Post 62 Veterans Event

Peoria, AZ
On November 11, like other posts across the nation, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, AZ held Veterans Day..
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Brocton Honor Society Honors Veterans
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Brocton Honor Society Honors Veterans

Brocton, NY
Brocton Honor Society Students Honor Veterans On November 7, 2023, the Brocton Central School Honor Society provided a free breakfast for..
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Veterans Day Ceremony, honors Constable Kat Brown
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Veterans Day Ceremony, honors Constable Kat Brown

San Antonio, TX
On November 10, 2023, Legionnaires, veterans, family members and elected officials gathered at Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in..
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Veterans Day at the Gold Star Families Memorial
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Veterans Day at the Gold Star Families Memorial

Forks, WA
About 60 people braved the weather today to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Gold Star Families Memorial..
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Post 21 Commander Receives 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation
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Post 21 Commander Receives 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation

The Colony, TX
Mary Garcia, commander of Holley-Riddle Post 21, is the recipient of the 26th District of Texas Congressional Veteran Commendation for..
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