COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Tippah County Memorial Veterans Park

Ripley, MS
A six-year-old dream comes true It all began in 2015 when some members of Ripley American Legion Post 81 started trying..
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Auxiliary national president's visit
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Auxiliary national president's visit

Las Vegas, NV
American Legion Paradise Post and Auxiliary Unit 149 was honored to be asked to escort American Legion Auxiliary National President..
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The American Legion and aviation During the 1920s and 1930s
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The American Legion and aviation During the 1920s and 1930s

During the late 1920s and early 1930s, The American Legion probably did more to promote aviation in America than any..
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Those Left Behind
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Those Left Behind

10 July 1970 Fifteen men waited excitedly for the Chinook to arrive and carry them to the rear. Five were leaving..
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Post 58 recognizes and celebrates Iraqi War veterans' photos
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Post 58 recognizes and celebrates Iraqi War veterans' photos

Fountain Hills, AZ
On Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, Fountain Hills American Legion Post 58 recognized 22 veterans of the Iraqi War. Joining in..
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Fountain Hills American Legion Post 58 celebrates 99th birthday of World War II veteran, former POW Eugene Metcalf
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Fountain Hills American Legion Post 58 celebrates 99th birthday of World War II veteran,..

Fountain Hills, AZ
Sgt. Eugene Metcalf’s 99th birthday was celebrated at American Legion Post 58 on Sunday, Dec. 19. He is recognized for..
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Another successful blood drive
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Another successful blood drive

Malta Bend, MO
Missouri's Malta Bend American Legion Post 558, in conjunction with Malta Bend School and the Community Blood Center (CBC) of..
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Menominee Sons participate in Wreaths Across America
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Menominee Sons participate in Wreaths Across America

Menominee, MI
Menominee (Mich.) Sons of the American Legion Squadron 146 Participate in National Wreaths Across America Day Each December on National Wreaths..
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Commander's Memorial Garden Project
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Commander's Memorial Garden Project

Albany American Legion Post 10 is happy and honored to reveal the commander’s Memorial Garden project. This project consists of..
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A nurse's war in the South Pacific
WWII STORY

A nurse's war in the South Pacific

Glen Arm, MD
My mom, 1st. Lt. Angelina Mango Anderson R.N., served three-plus years as an Army nurse in the South Pacific with..
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1973 a pivotal time for women in the military
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1973 a pivotal time for women in the military

Ever tried to march in pumps? I did, in October 1973 when I was ill-advised by a recruiter to pack..
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My family military history
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My family military history

As a young child growing up in Louisiana and New Mexico, I was mesmerized by the look of the soldiers..
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Honoring our greatest generation
WWII STORY

Honoring our greatest generation

Brevard, NC
At an "all birthdays" party for World War II veterans at Brevard's Monroe Wilson American Legion Post 88 nine heroes..
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Ploiesti bombardier
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

Ploiesti bombardier

Columbus, OH

I would like to offer information about a picture of the B-24s dropping bombs over the Ploiești oil field in..

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Thank you for supporting the naming of a U.S. Navy ship after Telesforo Trinidad

Vallejo, CA
In June 2021, the Department of California adopted Resolution 2021-005 which originated from (www.CaLegion.org) Manuel L. Quezon Post 603. https://calegion.org/california-american-legion-convention-adopts-11-resolutions/ In..
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National commander visits Napa (Calif.) Post 113
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National commander visits Napa (Calif.) Post 113

Napa, CA
On Dec. 13, 2021, despite a major storm, National Commander Paul E. Dillard stopped for lunch at the historic Napa..
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Post 603 commemorates Pearl Harbor Day in Vallejo, Calif.
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Post 603 commemorates Pearl Harbor Day in Vallejo, Calif.

vallejo, CA
In November, after I submitted the article “Post 603 postpones 80th Anniversary Commemoration of Pearl Harbor Day” (page 16 of..
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Mare Island Naval Cemetery transfer to VA starts
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Mare Island Naval Cemetery transfer to VA starts

Vallejo, CA
On Nov. 11, the City of Vallejo held the 101st Veterans Day (started in 1920 as Armistice Day) at MINC...
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Pearl Harbor Day remembered
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Pearl Harbor Day remembered

Eatonton, GA
In response to Jeff Stoffer’s online World War II story “Coastal Legionnaires mobilize after attack” (Dec. 9, 2021): When I..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

American Flag

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Post 502 (LA) attends department Mid-Winter Conference
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Post 502 (LA) attends department Mid-Winter Conference

Baton Rouge, LA
A group of department leaders poses with members of Bonnette-Harrison American Legion Post 502.
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Worn-flag retirement box donation
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Worn-flag retirement box donation

Plaistow, NH
Plaistow, N.H., Jan. 5, 2022: American Legion Post 34 is proud to have received a custom-built outdoor box for retiring..
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Christmas toy drive
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Christmas toy drive

Seoul, South Korea
During the holiday season last month, Legionnaire Gasper Delise participated by assisting in a toy drive at Camp Casey, Korea...
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Fifty years of continuous membership for Sergio J. Morales
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Fifty years of continuous membership for Sergio J. Morales

Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico
1Lt Felix Rigau Post 36, Department of Puerto Rico, added a little extra to its 2021 Veterans Day celebration activities...
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Car donation program provides 30th, 31st donated vehicle to two homeless disabled veterans
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Car donation program provides 30th, 31st donated vehicle to two homeless disabled veterans

Canton, GA
Just over four years ago the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program along with Post 45 in Canton, Ga., provided a..
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Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain honored at Pittsburgh Steelers game
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Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain honored at Pittsburgh Steelers game

Bakerstown, PA
Harry VanRiper, the Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain, was recently recognized at a Pittsburgh Steelers football game during the..
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A hero comes home
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A hero comes home

West Palm, FL
In June of this year, I was approached by a member of our post who was in a terrible situation...
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Service Through the Art of Sharing Stories
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Service Through the Art of Sharing Stories

I maintain my ties with my fellow veterans at my Legion post. We are located at the top of the..
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Legionnaire Viviana DeCohen becomes New York State commissioner of veterans services
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Legionnaire Viviana DeCohen becomes New York State commissioner of veterans services

Valhalla, NY
Rev. Viviana DeCohen, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, served as the commissioner of the Mount Vernon New York..
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Homeless veteran program, partners donate over 3,500 winter coats ahead of cold weather
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Homeless veteran program, partners donate over 3,500 winter coats ahead of cold weather

Canton, GA
For the past four years, the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program, which is part of American Legion Posts 45 and..
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