Iwo Jima survivor meets grandson of Woody Williams at Iwo Jima Monument in Connecticut
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Iwo Jima survivor meets grandson of Woody Williams at Iwo Jima Monument in Connecticut..

Bristol, CT
On April 23, 2022, the Connecticut Gold Star Family Memorial Monument was dedicated in Berlin. The day before the..
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A challenging New Year’s resolution
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A challenging New Year’s resolution

Cambridge, MA
In recent years, I had stopped making New Year’s resolutions because I never followed through with them. In fact, I..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

The relationship of Memorial Day and our flag to those who served

Overton , NE
I see her everywhere and she sees me. Every time we meet I still want to instinctively bring my hand..
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Posts 178 and 321 ALRs ride to honor Medal of Honor recipients
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Posts 178 and 321 ALRs ride to honor Medal of Honor recipients

Frisco, TX
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed..
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Shoemaker post burns U.S. flags with honor
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Shoemaker post burns U.S. flags with honor

The Shoemaker post becomes second in nation to construct memorial site for the interment of retired flag ashes, after Alabama..
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Post 178 Legionnaires register new voters at Memorial High School
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Post 178 Legionnaires register new voters at Memorial High School

Frisco, TX
Recently, two Post 178 members visited the Memorial High School campus to register young voters. David Break (U.S. Army retired)..
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"Laid to Rest?"
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"Laid to Rest?"

LAID TO REST? Michael P. Mallardi Author, long-standing and dear parishioner. Once brilliant on a field of blue, Stars wane that once shone true. Eroded..
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Members of Post 2 presented awards on April 18
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Members of Post 2 presented awards on April 18

Bristol, CT
Six members of Post 2 were presented awards on April 18 by the City of Bristol along with the..
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2022 Oratorical state first runner-up shares experiences with Post 178 members
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2022 Oratorical state first runner-up shares experiences with Post 178 members

Frisco, TX
Emma Ko, a home-schooled senior, graciously shared her 2022 Oratorical contest experiences with members at their April membership meeting. Ko..
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American Legion Earth Day
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American Legion Earth Day

North Bend, OR
American Legion Post 34, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 34, Coos Bay Elks 1160, Voiture 316 of the 40/8, and the..
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Veteran organizations combine to help Kentucky tornado victims
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Veteran organizations combine to help Kentucky tornado victims

Canton, GA
Just days after the horrific tornadoes struck across Kentucky, the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program (CCHVP), which is part of..
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Mayfield (Pa.) American Legion Post 610 presents new AED to Mayfield Borough Police Department
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Mayfield (Pa.) American Legion Post 610 presents new AED to Mayfield Borough Police Department

Mayfield, PA
Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 Members of American Legion Post 610, Mayfield, present a Physio-Control LifePak automated external defibrillator (AED) to the..
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Post 178 Legionnaires register new voters at Memorial High School
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Post 178 Legionnaires register new voters at Memorial High School

Frisco, TX
Recently, two Post 178 members visited the Memorial High School campus to register young voters. David Break (U.S. Army retired)..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Typical Air America work

Adventure, intrigue, danger, sacrifice and patriotism - words that fit Air America well, the U.S. government-owned Air America during the..
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American Legion Dorie Miller Post 506 of Crowley, La., to be honored by mayor April 28
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American Legion Dorie Miller Post 506 of Crowley, La., to be honored by mayor..

Crowley, LA
Crowley American Legion Post 506 Turns 75 Contact information: American Legion Miller Post 506 P.O. Box 221 628 West 3rd Street Crowley, LA 70526 Carolyn DeVeaux,..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST

A Legion Oratorical family

Dallas, PA
The Ciaccias, Paul and Kristen, have seven children. Each year one of the children participates in the American Legion Oratorical..
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American Legion Post 558 of Malta Bend honors World War II veteran brothers
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American Legion Post 558 of Malta Bend honors World War II veteran brothers

Malta Bend, MO
A scholarship honoring two local World War II veterans was recently established by American Legion Post 558 of Malta Bend...
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Fred Brock Post 828, others honor Dr. King with wreaths
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Fred Brock Post 828, others honor Dr. King with wreaths

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 3, 2022) – To honor the life, accomplishments and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King..
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1968 Easter Ambush remembrance
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1968 Easter Ambush remembrance

Seoul, South Korea
Steve Tharp, commander of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 in South Korea, and Legionnaire William Beatty attended the..
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They Need You
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY

They Need You

Rib Lake , WI
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Walking in hope
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Walking in hope

Cambridge, MA
I have walked 1,800 miles since The American Legion launched the 100 Miles for Hope campaign in August 2020. As..
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Making a difference in our communities
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Making a difference in our communities

Zillah, WA
April 9, 2022: Once again, The American Legion strengthens our communities, state and nation with our Legacy Ride scholarship donation...
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We can make it happen
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

We can make it happen

Yakima, WA
Cindy Stephens form freedompantry4veterans has partnered with American Legion Family Post 130 in Zillah, Wash. Working together does make a..
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World War II/Korean War open house
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World War II/Korean War open house

Minburn, IA
Lest we forget On March 26, 2022, Minburn Osborne American Legion Post 99 and the American Legion Auxiliary held an Open..
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American Legion Harrisburg Post 472 memorial dedication for Jose "Joe" Campos Torres
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American Legion Harrisburg Post 472 memorial dedication for Jose "Joe" Campos Torres

Houston, TX
Members of the American Legion Harrisburg Post 472 honor guard performed a 21-gun salute during the ceremony for the dedication..
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Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 helps high school DECA students attend international competition
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Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 helps high school DECA students attend international competition

Malta Bend, MO
American Legion Post 558 of Malta Bend recently provided support for the Saline County Career Center’s DECA members heading to..
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100 Miles for Hope
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100 Miles for Hope

Havelock, NC
After a month and 10 days, Ned and Judy Robison from NC Legion Post 24 and NC Auxiliary Unit 24..
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100th birthday of a World War II Army infantry soldier

Ashland, VA
My father, Eugene Nelson Eddleton, turns 100 on June 6. He served as an infantry soldier in World War..
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American Legion Post 196 event raises over $11K
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American Legion Post 196 event raises over $11K

On Feb. 19, 2022, East Shore American Legion Post 196 held their 2nd annual Polar Plunge fundraiser. When you visit this..
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CSM Gary W. Crisp American Legion Post 289 rifle team honored, calls service during pandemic "a privilege"
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CSM Gary W. Crisp American Legion Post 289 rifle team honored, calls service during..

Clarksville, TN
By Cheri Reeves During the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral services and visitations were canceled at times, or at least restricted by the..
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