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MEMORIAL DAY
Annual Memorial Day Weekend event (May 29, 2021)
Newport News , VA
On Saturday, May 29, American Legion Braxton-Perkins Post 25 in Newport News, Va., conducted its annual Memorial Day Weekend event...
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MEMORIAL DAY
Remembering those who have gone before us
Frederick, MD
On Saturday, May 29, 2021 volunteers and members of the Francis Scott Key Post 11 family placed approximately 4,000..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Grandpa's old flagpole
Port Jefferson Station, NY
My Grandfather's flagpole is still flying flags. When I came home from Vietnam I would always see the flag flying at..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
48 Stars, a WWII Family Flag
Approximately one year ago, my friend's granddaughter came into our house and noted the flag that hangs above the steps..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Rally around the flag
Etters, PA
I was a member of the Boy Scouts of America beginning at age 10 in 1958. The flag influence of..
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OTHER
Post 178 color guard presents nation’s colors at Lone Star Corvette Classic
Frisco, TX
On Saturday, May 22, the American Legion Post 178 color guard presented the nation’s colors at the 31st Annual Lone..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day dedication
Amarillo, TX
Unfortunately, with the small active membership, nothing was planned. However as a PUFL, and Legacy Lifer with the VFW, I make..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
"The Flag Guy"
Beaver Cove, ME
As a young man in grammar school, we said the Pledge of Allegiance every day. My father lost all three..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Then it was time
Lutz, FL
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BOYS STATE
Texas Boys State alums awarded $360K in scholarships from U.S. Navy
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 25, 2021) Twin brothers Cadets Lt. Col. Kalvin and 1st Lt. Kelvin Rodriguez Rivera of San..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Passing the Torch
For the past 63 years, my grandfather, Fred Chappelow, has led the Memorial Day tradition of planting American flags on..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
"Spontaneous Salute"/Rally Around The Flag
Arlington, VA
On a bright Memorial Day morn While jogging down a farm road I glimpsed our Flag suspended from a mailbox As I passed..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Warshot
When an unimaginable fortune is discovered at the bottom of the sea, the US Navy must navigate the treacherous waters..
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BUDDY CHECKS
My first Buddy Check
Brookville, IN
I am pretty new to the Legion, so I didn’t really know what I was going to say to these..
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100 MILES
122 Miles for Hope and counting
Ocala, FL
So far I have ridden my recumbent trike 122 miles. I combined rides that ranged from 5 to 20 miles,..
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HONOR GUARD
Ovid honor guard
Ovid, NY
Members of VFW Post 6200 and Manning-Lilla American Legion Post 463 of Ovid, N.Y., provide services as a combined honor..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Seneca Falls, N.Y., celebrates Memorial Day
Seneca Falls, NY
The Veterans Council of Seneca Falls is pleased to announce the 2021 schedule of events to celebrate Memorial Day in..
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OTHER
Sgt. 1st Class E-7 Clarence H. Snow Jr., a real American
Erieville, NY
China-Burma-India. Radio teletype and ground communications. Worked with English and American communications. He received a letter of commendation from the..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day tradition
Salisbury, NC
Rowan County has been honored to be the location of the Salisbury National Cemetery and the Cemetery Annex, which is..
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FAMILY LEGACY
My grandmother
Warren, RI
Recently, I discovered some historic military facts about my grandmother that I wanted to share. In 1917, as America was beginning..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
More than just a piece of cloth
Semmes, AL
Our flag is more than "just a piece of cloth" that has flown proudly over every battlefield from the American..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
I Fought for Old Glory
Melbourne, FL
I wrote the attached poem several years ago for Flag Day after watching protestors burn an American flag, and several..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Saluting the flag as a PFC
Nampa, ID
I was on holdover status working as a clerk at the Goodfellow Air Force Base motor pool until my security..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Military funeral increases flag appreciation
Nampa, ID
I’m the product of a loving American family. Mom and Dad always taught us to be good citizens and show..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Rally around the flag
Social Circle , GA
1956 - Itami AB, Osaka, Japan. While walking from work to the barracks, I was “caught” during retreat...
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day weekend in Marshfield, Wis.
Marshfield , WI
Post. 54 will start with putting 2,050 flags on veterans' graves at six cemeteries, assisted by the Boy Scouts and..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Rally around the flag
Rochester, NY
I visit my parent's and baby sister's graves in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rochester, N.Y., frequently. To reach my sister"s..
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100 MILES
Post 1703 Legionnaires' 100 Miles for Hope initiative
Prince George , VA
Post 1703 Legionnaires and youth have completed daily wellness activities of at least a half-hour per activity since April 1,..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Pride in our flag
Marana, AZ
The flag of our country brings home to me the courage, heroism, dedication and sacrifice made by every person who..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 178 website selected a winner in 2021 TALMA Media Contest
Frisco, TX
The American Legion Peter J. Courcy Post 178 website (friscolegion.org) was recently selected a 2021 winner in The American Legion..
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