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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Fennimore, WI
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville dedicated its Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2022. The memorial honors UW-Platteville students..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828, H-E-B Operation Appreciation provide students with new shoes
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 14, 2023) – The American Legion is a strong supporter of the Junior Reserve Officer Training..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
70 years later
Wintersville , OH
After reading in The American Legion Magazine about the quest for an upgrade from Silver Star to..
1,090 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Outstanding: area community takes time to honor our veterans
Leland, NC
On Dec. 17, 2022, at noon, Wreaths Across America sponsored the honoring of our deceased veterans and their families. The..
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HONOR GUARD
The impact one member can make
Colorado Springs, CO
The primary mission of the Neal Thomas Jr. Centennial American Legion Post 209 honor guard is to support final honors..
882 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Lunch with a friend
I had lunch with a friend today and saw myself as I think she was seeing me. We talked of..
940 views
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
American Legion Post 67 (Rincon, Puerto Rico) supporting our youth
Rincon
American Legion Post 67, Rincon, PR, has been honored to sponsor the Isabela Marlins, a Little League Baseball team. The..
1,380 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Scarlet Guard American Legion color guard - 40 years of service
The Scarlet Guard American Legion color guard is a showcase color guard unit that represents the American Legion Family of..
1,111 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
American Legion Post 129 makes $90K donation to Here Tomorrow to fund ‘Veteran Peer..
Jacksonville Beach, FL
American Legion Post 129’s membership voted to donate $90,000 to Here Tomorrow, a nonprofit suicide prevention organization, to fund a..
1,213 views
OTHER
No Barriers Warriors seeks veterans with disabilities for 2023 backcountry expeditions
Fort Collins, CO
On Feb. 1, 2023, No Barriers Warriors will launch their 2023 program season. No Barriers Warriors programs help veterans with..
1,096 views
OTHER
American Legion members helping other Legion members with free layover, camping in U.S.
Louisville, KY
This is a national network of American Legion members all across the country offering a free place for other American..
1,935 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
SSG Fox veteran mental health/veteran suicide prevention grant awarded to rural Georgia team
Canton, GA
What do you do when you are miles away from any VA facility and your community experiences a large number..
1,140 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Candlelight vigil held at nation's only homeless veteran memorial
Canton, GA
On Dec. 21 at 5:38 p.m., the plight of our nation's homeless veterans was again remembered at a candlelight vigil..
1,159 views
OTHER
Georgia Post 143 hosts first Red Cross blood drive
Carrollton, GA
American Legion Post 143 hosted its first annual Community American Red Cross Blood Drive on Dec. 29, 2022. Post 143..
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OTHER
Christmas dinner at Naples (Maine) Post 155
Naples, ME
I would like to extend the gratitude of the many utility workers helping out in Maine after two major back-to-back..
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OTHER
The Last Vietnam Veteran (Amazon.com)
Ennis, MT
"The Last Vietnam Veteran" is a fictitious story based on many true stories and happenings during the Vietnam War. I..
655 views
BE THE ONE
Veterans suicide awareness training
Salina, OK
Cleo Farr Post 240 hosted a veterans suicide awareness training event with an active-shooter class for the public. Literature and..
1,260 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The lost dog tag
In early September, Mike Stojak (former post commander) received a call at the Huntley American Legion from Jim Elam (Army..
1,069 views
OTHER
LITTLE BY SLOWLY, From Trauma to Recovery
Melbourne, FL
John P. Maloney, MSW finished his book during the quarantine in hopes to reach that one person who will benefit..
979 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Bringing Christmas joy to our comrades
Winslow Township, NJ
Vet Haven South is a transitional housing facility operated by the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs located..
977 views
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
American Legion Post 67 (Rincon, Puerto Rico) serving children for Christmas
Rincon
Veterans of American Legion Post 67 of Rincon, Puerto Rico, help the community by putting a smile on the faces..
1,108 views
OTHER
Christmas activities abound for members of Post 911
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Relations Coordinator The 2022 holiday season was a busy one..
940 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
A veteran Christmas tree
Gouldsboro , PA
Post 274 has been doing a veteran Christmas tree for years. This is the first year we had a tree..
956 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828, Walter Waiters host toy & food giveaway
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Dec. 10, 2022) – Continuing to place smiles on the faces of children during the holidays, the..
1,001 views
VOLUNTEERING
Elderly receives gifts from Fred Brock Post 828, community partners
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Dec. 20, 2022) – The primary mission of Fred Brock Post 828 is to enhance the well-being..
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VOLUNTEERING
Legionnaires volunteer at community center’s holiday gift giveaway
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Dec. 21, 2022) – Legionnaires of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 volunteered at the 44th Annual..
1,142 views
OTHER
Post 21 teaches tradition to our youth
The Colony, TX
Post 21 in The Colony, Texas, volunteered at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery for the annual Wreaths Across America Day..
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OTHER
Community and Malta Bend Post 558 steps up and again helps Toys for Toys
Malta Bend, MO
Thanks to Malta Bend Memorial Post 558’s bingo players and others, the Marine Corps Reserve's annual Toys for Tots program..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Fisher House donation
Gainesville, FL
A group of five Florida Squadron 347 officers and five guests visited the Gainesville Fisher House on Wednesday, Dec. 14,..
1,115 views
BE THE ONE
Post 138's "Be the One" Christmas tree in Alabama
Alabaster, AL
Goodwin-Lee Post 138 participated in the 1st Annual Festival of Trees for the City of Alabaster, Ala. Over 50 trees..
1,442 views
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