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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Astros honor two WWII veterans at World Series, Game 2

Houston, TX

Katy, Texas (November 3, 2022) – The Houston Astros have made a concerted effort to honor veterans and this special..

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Allen "Pop" Reeves American Legion Post 123's Halloween Party and 45th Anniversary Celebration

Angeles City, Philippines

Oct. 30, 2022, was a special day at Allen "Pop" Reeves American Legion Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines. Post 123..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Two WWII Navy veterans on same ship at same time, living in South Jersey,..

I would like to pay tribute to George Kromis and Simon Zayon for their service to our country in the..

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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Patriotic RV travels to American Legion posts

St Marys, GA

National Veteran Resources travels to American Legion posts to thank veterans for their service and provide resources for suicide prevention. This..

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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Vietnam combat vet's flag recovered after Hurricane Ian

Bonita Springs , FL

I am a battalion chief with North Collier Fire. After Ian passed through the state of Florida, Fort Myers Beach..

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BE THE ONE

Winter Garden (Fla.) Post 63 launches 22-day Countdown to Challenge 22

Winter Garden, FL

The sixth annual Challenge 22 walk and block party to help raise funds, educate the community, and support veterans and..

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Fresno Federal Post 509 to dedicate Family Memorial Garden on Veterans Day 2022

Fresno, CA

In 2015, Sons of The American Legion Squadron 509 Commander John Martinez found a 4' tall eagle statue and thought,..

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Malta Bend Post 558 updated on sponsored Educators Rising trip

Malta Bend, MO

Danielle Callanan, a teaching professions Instructor and Saline County Career Center instructional coach, and Liberty Gotmer gave an update on..

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Local Legion members attend Missouri's Fall Conferance

Jefferson City, MO

The American Legion Department of Missouri held their Fall Conference at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City on Oct...

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

77-year American Legion member celebrates 96th birthday

Amery, WI

David Ross Smith, a 77-year member of The American Legion, celebrates his 96th birthday with members of the Amery, Wis...

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Honoring Vietnam veterans

Bristol, CT

In September 2022 the Bristol Exchange Club held its annual Mum Festival. This year the Vietnam veterans..

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WWII STORY

First annual commemoration of end of World War II

East Hartford, CT

On Sept. 18, Post 2 Historian Neal Supranovich escorted Joe Caminiti, a World War II Iwo..

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American Legion Post 558 member receives Quilt of Valor

Malta Bend, MO

American Legion Post 558 member Earle Spencer was honored for his military service with a Quilt of Valor, awarded at..

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Veterans compete in 26th annual Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta

Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Rowing Foundation, located at 1003 British St., Cleveland, held the 26th annual Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta on..

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BE THE ONE

BeTheOne support group at Post 2 in Maryland, helping veterans and first responders since..

Baltimore, MD

Our Mahool Potts American Legion Post 2 in Baltimore was named after James Edgar Potts, the first Maryland soldier KIA..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Fred Brock Post 828 celebrates 75 years with Diamond Anniversary dinner, show

San Antonio, TX

SAN ANTONIO – (Oct. 15, 2022) – Members, guests and supporters of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 gathered at..

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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Post 166 (Goose Creek, S.C.) selected as one of 75 sites for 9/11 Day..

Goose Creek, SC

Global Youth Justice, Inc. and co-partner Federal Agency AmeriCorps 9/11 Day held the second annual 9/11 Day Flag of Honor..

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POST TREASURES

Post 100-year celebration

Denmark, WI

This summer Post 363 celebrated 100 years of service in the community.

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

It's our code

IT’S OUR CODE By Ed Creamer On Aug. 30, 2006, Marine Col. F. Brooke Nihart, 87, executed his orders to report for..

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Three Auxiliary members turn 100 years young

Elmhurst, IL

THB Unit 187, Elmhurst American Legion Auxiliary, is proud to announce that three of our current and active members are..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Gahanna American Legion Post 797 receives 2022 Best of Gahanna Award

Gahanna, OH

Gahanna Award Program Honors the Achievement GAHANNA October 10, 2022 -- Gahanna American Legion Post 797 (https://www.al797oh.org) has been selected for..

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POW/MIA flag at USAG Casey South Korea

Seoul, South Korea

William Beatty, Legionnaire of Lewis L. Millett Post 38 in South Korea, replaced the old POW/MIA flag on U.S. Army..

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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY

Sgt. Thomas Ravenell's wedding, Charleston, S.C., 1953

Denton, MD

My uncle, Sgt. Thomas Ravenell, served with also-pictured Cpl. Leroy Myers and the Montford Point Marines at the Chosin Reservoir..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Amityville American Legion Pipe Band nominated as lead bagpipe band for D-Day commemoration ceremonies..

Massapequa, NY

On behalf of Historic Programs (https://www.historicprograms.org) and the D-Day Committee, the Amityville American Legion Pipe Band has been nominated as..

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