Ray Sniffen (1913-2002), 102nd Cav NJNG 1931-1941, USA 760th MP BN 1942-1945
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Ray Sniffen (1913-2002), 102nd Cav NJNG 1931-1941, USA 760th MP BN 1942-1945

Red Bank, NJ
Ray joined the NJNG when he was 18. Troop B was a mounted unit housed in the..
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This flag flies in honor
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This flag flies in honor

Norfolk , NE
My wife and I recently installed a 70-ft. flagpole with a 20x30-ft. U.S. flag in our front yard. We wanted..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Bonham Veterans Home’s Angels

Frisco, TX
Residents at Bonham Veterans Home are incredibly grateful for a group of 60 Quilting Angels from Frisco Lakes. These Angels..
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Post 178 names speech contest winners
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Post 178 names speech contest winners

Frisco, TX
Four high school students from the Frisco area were named winners and received $250 college scholarships at the American Legion..
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Bristol, CT
On Dec. 7, 2021, American Legion Post 2 in Bristol, Conn., held its annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. In attendance was..
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Heroes all around me and angels in my pocket
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Heroes all around me and angels in my pocket

Mesa, AZ
I’m 72 years old now. I had many stints, a defibrillator and a stroke just before the pandemic. I work..
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First K.D.V.A. Korea Defense Veterans Revisit Tour of Korea 2021
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First K.D.V.A. Korea Defense Veterans Revisit Tour of Korea 2021

The Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) proudly sponsored the first Korea Revisit Program for Korea..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

American Legion Post 178 delivers Christmas cheer to Texas State Veterans Home

Frisco, TX
Since its charter in 2014, Post 178 veterans have gathered and delivered Christmas cheer to the 100 women and men..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Carbon Post 17 (Red Lodge. Mont.) - three projects

Red Lodge, MT
This spring (2021) the state Department of Education did a presentation at our department spring conference. The initiative was called..
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Refurbished high school flagpole
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Refurbished high school flagpole

Washington, LA
I had heard that my old high school was being remodeled after damage from a storm. It had been closed..
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Blanket drive helps local shelter
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Blanket drive helps local shelter

Midland, NC
As November ended, so did the Black-Phillips Post 433 Blanket Drive supporting Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network (CVAN). Commander Chris Edmonds..
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Carl G. Davis Post 34 announces winner
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Carl G. Davis Post 34 announces winner

Plaistow, NH
Plaistow, N.H., Nov. 27, 2021: American Legion Post 34 is proud to announce it has recently selected Abigail L Bloom..
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Post 38 commander attends CPL Jang Myong-ki Memorial Ceremony at Camp Bonifas, South Korea
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Post 38 commander attends CPL Jang Myong-ki Memorial Ceremony at Camp Bonifas, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea
Steve Tharp, commander of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 in South Korea, attended the CPL Jang Myong-ki Memorial..
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A Soldiers Past
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A Soldiers Past

A Soldier’s Past It was a sad time of long ago The horrible memories of G.I. Joe At 19 I was drafted by..
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Garage Sittin'
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Garage Sittin'

Most veterans do not talk about their experiences, especially to people they do not know well. I notice today more..
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Nelson Middle School honors American Legion Post 178 veterans
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Nelson Middle School honors American Legion Post 178 veterans

Frisco, TX
Members of the Nelson Middle School Junior Honor Society honored American Legion Post 178 veterans by presenting them with a..
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COMBAT CONTRAILS: VIETNAM
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COMBAT CONTRAILS: VIETNAM

I was moved to write COMBAT CONTRAILS: VIETNAM, after hearing many friends' stories, none of which had been captured in..
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Heart of Gray: Lt. Raymond “Iggy” Enners, Courage and Sacrifice of a West Point Graduate in Vietnam
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Heart of Gray: Lt. Raymond “Iggy” Enners, Courage and Sacrifice of a West Point..

Heart of Gray: Lt. Raymond “Iggy” Enners, Courage and Sacrifice of a West Point Graduate in Vietnam By Richard W. Enners September..
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Covert Kill
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Covert Kill

FROM FORMER GREEN BERET AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR JASON KASPER "Jason Kasper is a name to watch in the thriller..
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Gladstone (Mich.) Sons honored for membership
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Gladstone (Mich.) Sons honored for membership

Gladstone, MI
Gladstone: Gladstone August Mattson Sons of The American Legion Squadron 71 were recently honored with a plaque commemorating the..
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Fallen Marine who loved hockey honored by Visiting Angels
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Fallen Marine who loved hockey honored by Visiting Angels

Omaha, NE
Cpl. Daegan Page, one of 13 U.S. servicemembers who lost his life in the attack at the Kabul airport during..
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Community unites to honor resting vets
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Community unites to honor resting vets

Portales, NM
Surrounded by dairies and farms in eastern New Mexico, Portales is a small community of over 12,000 residents and a..
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Fallen but not forgotten
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Fallen but not forgotten

Ferguson, NC
Small in stature but mighty in his accomplishments, my stepfather only had two principles by which he lived: "It's never..
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Vet needed help
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Vet needed help

West Lafayette, IN
In November 2021, a veteran from Post 0777, Allan Buttner, contacted American Legion Post 0492 in West Lafayette, Ind. I,..
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Texas District 20/Post 10 at The Alamo
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Texas District 20/Post 10 at The Alamo

San Antonio, TX
On Veterans Day 2021, American Legion Texas District 20 and San Antonio Post 10 were well represented at the most..
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The Loneliest Man - the Story of My Father
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The Loneliest Man - the Story of My Father

He arrived home from the VA Hospital with a gunshot wound in his shattered ankle from the battle Chateaux Thierry..
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Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars
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Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars

Naugatuck, CT
http://www.newbritainherald.com/NBH-New+Britain+News/398615/new-local-initiative-provides-backpacks-for-children-teens-facing-difficult-family-situations#:~:text=An%20officer%20of,Print An officer of the American Legion is calling upon people to help children who are pulled away from broken homes..
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Honoring veterans while celebrating being veterans
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Honoring veterans while celebrating being veterans

The Colony, TX
Veterans Day Week can be quite hectic with many activities to honor veterans. One moment veterans are being recognized, and..
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A colorblind family
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A colorblind family

Carthage, NY
On my birthday, 13 April 2021, I was elected commander of my local post – Carthage American Legion Bassett-Baxter Post..
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For the thrill of friendly competition
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For the thrill of friendly competition

Fenton, MO
Socialization and comradery are just two of the reasons why Missouri Post 302 has flourished as an organization. Most recently,..
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