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
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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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American Legion Post 253 Veterans Day service
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American Legion Post 253 Veterans Day service

Festus , MO
The service included posting of the colors, welcome from First Vice Mark Engleman, guest speaker Victoria Ornelas, American Legion Auxiliary..
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Veterans Day tribute given by Post 178 color guard and Frisco High School
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Veterans Day tribute given by Post 178 color guard and Frisco High School..

Frisco, TX
The Frisco High School Band, Choir and Orchestra, and the American Legion Post 178 color guard presented a Veterans Day..
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American Legion Post 178 celebrates Veterans Day
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American Legion Post 178 celebrates Veterans Day

Frisco, TX
A Veterans Day ceremony to celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve..
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Veterans Day with the help of an Iwo Jima survivor and World War I widow
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Veterans Day with the help of an Iwo Jima survivor and World War I..

Bristol, CT
Seicheprey American Legion Post 2 talked the Bristol Veterans Council into adding a new event to the annual Veterans Day..
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American Legion Post 828 hosts annual Veterans Day ceremony
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American Legion Post 828 hosts annual Veterans Day ceremony

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 11, 2021) Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, located on the city’s East Side, hosted its..
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North Charleston Veterans Day event

North Charleston, SC
North Charleston, S.C., held its annual Veterans Day event on Nov. 11, 2021. About 300 were in attendance. The city..
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Buckeye Girls State delegate honored by Northeast Post 630
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Buckeye Girls State delegate honored by Northeast Post 630

Blue Ash, OH
American Legion Northeast Post 630 honored their 2021 Buckeye Girls State representative, Katrina Schneider, at their business meeting on Nov...
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Navy Nurse: Memoir if a World War II Veteran
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Navy Nurse: Memoir if a World War II Veteran

Summary provided by James Siragusa: From one of the few living World War II veterans comes this personal, inspiring, and remarkably..
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Northeast Post 630 places flags on veterans' graves
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Northeast Post 630 places flags on veterans' graves

Blue Ash, OH
On Saturday, Nov. 6, members of American Legion Northeast Post 630 placed almost 400 flags on the gravesites of veterans..
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Visit to Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington Cemetery
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Visit to Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington Cemetery

Arlington, VA
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a memorial site, and the grave of three unknown American servicemembers. As part..
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Post 178 recognized by Frisco ISD board of trustees
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Post 178 recognized by Frisco ISD board of trustees

Frisco, TX
The Frisco Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized the contributions of American Legion Post 178 to the district at..
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Post 911 community participates in veteran events
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Post 911 community participates in veteran events

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator Members of American Legion Ryan Winslow Post 911 in Hoover, Ala., will be..
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Post 38 commander awarded honorary membership by Korean Veterans Association
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Post 38 commander awarded honorary membership by Korean Veterans Association

Seoul, South Korea
Steve Tharp, commander of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 in South Korea, was awarded an honorary membership by..
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Black history museum managed by veterans
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Black history museum managed by veterans

McMinnville, TN
The Black History Museum of Warren County Tennessee opened it's doors in February, 2021 and the management and oversight of..
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Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 sponsors host reception to honor junior servicemembers
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Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 sponsors host reception to honor junior servicemembers

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – Fred Brock American Post 828, located on the city’s East Side, hosted its annual Junior Non-commissioned Officers..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Stars up

Long Beach, WA
Stars Up The sunny morning air of spring was filled with the scent from the volley of the last round as..
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