Candlelight vigil held at nation's only homeless veteran memorial
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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..
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Georgia Post 143 hosts first Red Cross blood drive
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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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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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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..
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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..
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The lost dog tag
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The lost dog tag

In early September, Mike Stojak (former post commander) received a call at the Huntley American Legion from Jim Elam (Army..
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LITTLE BY SLOWLY, From Trauma to Recovery
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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..
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Bringing Christmas joy to our comrades
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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..
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American Legion Post 67 (Rincon, Puerto Rico) serving children for Christmas
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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..
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Christmas activities abound for members of Post 911
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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..
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A veteran Christmas tree
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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..
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Fred Brock Post 828, Walter Waiters host toy & food giveaway
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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..
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Elderly receives gifts from Fred Brock Post 828, community partners
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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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Legionnaires volunteer at community center’s holiday gift giveaway
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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..
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Post 21 teaches tradition to our youth
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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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Community and Malta Bend Post 558 steps up and again helps Toys for Toys
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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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Fisher House donation
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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,..
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Post 138's "Be the One" Christmas tree in Alabama
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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..
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The youth of America are watching
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The youth of America are watching

Hinckley, IL
The children in the community are watching your example and learning more than you know. This story all started because..
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Woodbury Post 501 Wall of Thanks
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Woodbury Post 501 Wall of Thanks

Woodbury, MN
The Wall of Thanks is the post's annual event to raise money for local charities and to honor veterans or..
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Christmas party with the "Children for a Better Life Program" in Pandan Barangay, Angeles City. Philippines
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Christmas party with the "Children for a Better Life Program" in Pandan Barangay, Angeles..

Angeles City, Philippines
Charles A. Conners, commander of Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123, attended and participated in the celebration of the..
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Legion Softball team of Post OK28, Okinawa, Japan, purchase Christmas gifts for children at Amerasian School
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Legion Softball team of Post OK28, Okinawa, Japan, purchase Christmas gifts for children at..

Okinawa, Japan
The members of the American Legion Softball team of Post OK28, Okinawa, Japan purchased Christmas gifts for the children at..
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Community honors veterans with wreaths
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Community honors veterans with wreaths

Navasota, TX
The community of Navasota, Texas, honored departed veterans at the Oakland Cemetery during the annual Wreaths Across America event.
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Adopt a Vet program again a success for community of veterans and their families
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Adopt a Vet program again a success for community of veterans and their families

Canton, GA
The Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program, a subunit of Thomas M. Brady American Legion Post 45 in Canton, Ga., and..
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Homeless Veterans Program partners with corporate partners to collect, sort and deliver over 5,000 winter coats for the holidays to veterans, others
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Homeless Veterans Program partners with corporate partners to collect, sort and deliver over 5,000..

Canton, GA
The Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program and its partners collected, sorted and delivered over 5,000 winter coats to VA, GA..
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National commander makes visit to American Legion Post OK28 at Okinawa, Japan
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National commander makes visit to American Legion Post OK28 at Okinawa, Japan

Okinawa, Japan
American Legion National Commander Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola made a visit to American Legion Post OK28 at Okinawa, Japan, on..
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PACT Act roundtable at American Legion Post 209, Colorado Springs, Colo.
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PACT Act roundtable at American Legion Post 209, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Colorado Springs, CO
Neal Thomas Jr.-Centennial American Legion Post 209 in Colorado Springs, Colo., was privileged on Thursday, Dec. 15, to host a..
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Veterans helping veterans
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Veterans helping veterans

Bourbonnais, IL
Over the last five years, the small 60-member Harvey S. Ruel American Legion Post 1164 has been helping other veterans...
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National Commander Troiola conducts Meet & Greet/Town Hall session via ZOOM with American Legion posts in South Korea, Philippines
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National Commander Troiola conducts Meet & Greet/Town Hall session via ZOOM with American Legion..

Okinawa, Japan
On Dec. 13, 2022, American Legion National Commander Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola conducted a Meet & Greet/Town Hall session via..
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Two Detachment of New York squadrons donate to Honor Flight Syracuse
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Two Detachment of New York squadrons donate to Honor Flight Syracuse

Dexter, NY
On Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, members of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 583 (Dexter, N.Y.) and Squadron 1757 (Sackets..
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