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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Some job offers to homeless veterans come with a donated car to get to..
Canton, GA
Getting a job for a homeless veteran can come with some difficulties of how to get to the job site,..
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HONOR GUARD
Post 19 honor guard conducts 700th funeral protocol
Jennings, LA
Members of the honor guard from James O. Hall American Legion Post 19 in Jennings, La., recently conducted their 700th..
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BOYS STATE
2021 Virginia Boys State graduates at American Legion Post 110
Virginia Beach, VA
American Legion Post 110 of Virginia Beach, Va., honored four 2021 Boys State graduates at a ceremony held on July..
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LEGION RIDERS
Junior American Legion Rider, Martinsburg (W.Va.) Chapter 14
Martinsburg, WV
Sally Martin, "Unfiltered," a Junior American Legion Rider of Chapter 14 of Martinsburg, W.Va., is on one of many history..
1,644 views
OTHER
Retired Marine staff sergeant soars at U.S. Class Chess Championships
North Richland Hills, TX
Retired Marine Staff Sgt. John Farrell, from Alexandria, Va., scored 4.0/5 and won the Class A prize on tiebreak over..
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WWII STORY
"Gloria"
Green Bay, WI
The year was 1927 ... Meet Gloria Cinka, an almost 3-year-old American-born German girl whose world would soon be torn apart,..
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OTHER
Concord
Pittston, PA
"The last shot of World War II." I was stationed on the mighty Concord from 1985-1989, as a storekeeper. This was..
1,571 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veterans serving veterans
SPOTLIGHT ON DEPARTMENT OF OHIO GOLF TOURNAMENT Hosted by Kettering Post 598, a fun time was had by all including Department..
1,405 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) receives 100% Honor Ribbon for membership
Kent, WA
During the 2020-2021 membership year, Post 15 of Kent, Wash., achieved 100% membership and was awarded the National Commander's Honor..
1,480 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Gladstone squadron retires over 1,000 flags
Gladstone, MI
August Mattson Squadron 71, Sons of The American Legion, retires 1000 flags Many Americans fly the flag proudly in their front..
1,572 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
What the flag stands for
Avon, OH
The American flag is a piece of cloth with a beautiful and bright design. But that is not why I..
1,737 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Handed a folded flag
Las Vegas, NV
It's been said that you don't know what the flag really means until you've been handed a folded one. My..
2,199 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
What the flag means to me
Yuma, AZ
Self honor, dignity and respect.
1,380 views
OTHER
Post 178 Pancake Breakfast
Frisco, TX
On Saturday, July 17, Post 178 held a pancake breakfast for members and their families. It was the first “get..
1,408 views
POST TREASURES
Veterans offer a look back in time through little pieces of history
Glen Head, NY
In 2013, Glenwood Landing American Legion Post 336 members Joe Brandes and Ken Kraft decided to upgrade their 21-year-old display..
1,916 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
All are one!
Hallowell, ME
The U.S. flag, having many parts, symbolizes one nation.
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LEGION RIDERS
WV American Legion Riders Chapter 14, veterans organization provide meals to homeless residents
Martinsburg, WV
WV American Legion Riders Chapter 14, working alongside Blackout Veterans Stop, are trying to do their part to help all..
1,812 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Community honors former Post 178 commander
Frisco, TX
Fred Rogers, former commander of American Legion Post 178, was honored by the Frisco City Council, Frisco ISD, and representatives..
1,532 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Remembering three chaplains/POWs of WWII
Ocean Springs, MS
We are all familiar with the Four Chaplains who lost their lives that others may live when USAT Dorchester..
1,617 views
OTHER
The importance of mutual helpfulness
Commerce, TX
The history of The American Legion is such a powerful one. You had a group of veterans with no benefits..
1,678 views
MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Sgt. Sarmiento
Does anyone remember Drill Sgt. Sarmiento? One tough drill sergeant of Korean descent? He targeted this Mexican-American recruit, but motivated..
1,717 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
River patrol In Vietnam
Titusville, NJ
I served on swift boats in the Mekong Delta. In 2018 I published my story in a book titled "Through..
1,597 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Congresswoman congratulates first Gulf War-era district commander in Missouri's 10th District
Congresswoman Ann Wagner, who represents Missouri's 2nd Congressional District, has always been a huge supporter of our nation's veterans. Always..
1,638 views
MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Older prior-service Navy recruit
Let me set the stage. I was living with my wife and three children in Charlotte, N.C. The year was..
1,564 views
WOMEN VETERANS
Nana Aba- The Empowered African Queen Voicing the Truths of a Nation
Arlington, WA
Nana Aba Article for The African Magazine written by Nana Aba Life has challenged me numerous times, testing me with all manner..
2,313 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Stolen Heritage"
When an ancient prophecy threatens the customs of her land, Asha’s gender places her survival in danger and as a..
1,324 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
May the flag always wave ...
Saint Marys, OH
I have flown our flag with respect since my time served in Vietnam (1968-1970). My family will (hopefully) after I'm..
1,436 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Our flag
Sachse, TX
As a Vietnam veteran who fought for our flag, it means everything a proud American can ask for. It represents..
1,646 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
World War I veteran's burial flag refolded by BSA and American Legion Post 17..
Lovingston, VA
Pvt. B. Ray Rarick, Battery A, 108th Field Artillery, 28th Infantry Division, was a veteran of World War I. He..
1,703 views
HONOR GUARD
Ray A. Master Post 217 Honor Guard
Topton, PA
Our Ray A. Master Post 217 in Topton, Pa., has had an honor guard since the late 1940s. Our honor guard..
1,731 views
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