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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Vets supporting vets
Lake Placid, NY
Homeward Bound Adirondacks (HBA) has been hosting retreats since 2015. For the past two years, HBA has been leasing property..
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100 MILES
Walking in satisfaction
Cambridge, MA
I have walked 700 miles in less than one year, which has brought me deep satisfaction - I’m proud to..
1,580 views
OTHER
We can never forget them
Hampton, SC
During November’s meeting in the historic “Hut,” we saw an invitation from Wreaths Across America to participate at a local..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
American Legion Post 212, Lapel, Ind.
Lapel, IN
American Legion Post 212 was one of the incredibly early veterans organizations being formed, with its first commander Willis Presser...
1,838 views
100 MILES
Air, land and sea for Hope - update
The Woodlands, TX
Air/Land/Sea Challenge status since my 01 April start, as of the morning of 20 June: Air: COMPLETED! 1,475 miles flown of..
1,463 views
MEMORIAL DAY
Flags in for Grimes County, Texas
Anderson, TX
Located approximately one hour northwest of Houston lies the rural community of Anderson, Texas, the county seat for Grimes County..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
An honor
Etters, PA
In 2014 I volunteered to place flags in the national cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Once in the cemetery I was..
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OTHER
Grateful for flag view
Mountain View, AR
It appears to wave best in 5-10 knot winds. It waves from the north, south and west, but it seems..
1,236 views
100 MILES
22 a day is unacceptable
San Antonio, TX
Our daily sunrise walks around the neighborhood praying the Rosary with my wife - before TV news, breakfast, work -..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My grandfather, WWII Army vet
Ahead of my grandfather’s 100th birthday, the Veterans Network Community of Northern , Ill. and Home Depot coordinated planting 100..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Happy Independence Day, USA!
Grovetown, GA
Placing flags at St. Teresa of Avila church in Grovetown, Ga., for Independence Day 2020.
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
For God and country
Grovetown, GA
Every Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day, the Knights of Columbus line the drive at St. Teresa of Avila..
1,439 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Retiring history
Grovetown, GA
The number of stars on this flag sparked deep questions and discussion amongst the Boy Scout troops participating in a..
1,416 views
100 MILES
Flag Day and flag retirement ceremony
Kent, WA
Post 15 from Kent, Wash., honored Flag Day with a flag retirement ceremony. Over 200 flags were retired with the..
1,616 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
And Evil Shall Be Vanquished: A Warrior’s Anthology of Original Poetry and Other Writings
When SCP Gabriel David Conde was less than a year old, a woman at his parent’s church prayed for him..
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OTHER
Post 178 color guard motto: “Have Flags Will Travel”
Frisco, TX
The American Legion Post 178 color guard has been in high demand in 2021. Its participation in events during 2020..
1,470 views
MEMORIAL DAY
Honor guard defies weather to achieve successful Memorial Day event
The Colony, TX
The Holley-Riddle Post 21 honor guard planned the perfect event for a Memorial Day ceremony that allowed a COVID-safe environment...
1,501 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Surrounded by Old Glory
San Antonio, TX
Sporting my American Legion 100 Miles for Hope lapel pin and U.S. Army green golf shirt in front of my..
1,409 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Combat is not over when the war ends - it is just beginning
Arroyo
Arroyo is a small coastal town in the southeastern region of Puerto Rico. Since 1939 a group of U.S. veterans..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Lifetime Achievement Award to Upper Peninsula membership chairman, Squadron 71 member William Germain
Gladstone, MI
The Sons of The American Legion held their summer convention in Southgate, Mich., and William "Bill" Germain was honored with..
1,590 views
100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope
Godfrey , IL
225 miles and continuing to walk. Post 492, Jerseyville, Ill.
1,497 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"You're Still Mine" video and song
Hope you enjoy this tribute video honoring veterans and their families: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItL2OwyOhy8 Singer and songwriter Elizabeth Tryon was inspired to write..
1,632 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
A promise made, a promise kept
Cherry Hill, NJ
In 1932, the Locustwood Cemetery Association deeded 400 free gravesites to the American Legion Department of New Jersey for use..
1,920 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Pig roast in the mountains
Woodland Park, CO
Annually, Post 1980 of Woodland Park, Colo., puts on a feed for the local folks of a slow-roasted pig with..
2,286 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
An unexpected honor
Grapevine, TX
By Dorothy Harris When I was in first grade, I learned how to stand with my hand over my heart and..
1,797 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Frisco Veterans Memorial – a place of honor and respect
Frisco, TX
The City of Frisco has a proud history of service to others and honoring its veterans, dating to 1948 with..
2,749 views
100 MILES
Swimming the challenge
Murrieta, CA
This year I have set a personal goal of 150 miles in 120 days of swimming. If I finish the..
1,681 views
MEMORIAL DAY
Tidioute (Pa.) Memorial Day ceremony
Tidioute , PA
Members of Elzie Lynch Post 334 participated in the community's Memorial Day ceremony.
1,817 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
The Salute
Horsham, PA
i am just a flag to you, ..
1,316 views
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Gladstone (Mich.) Son elected 5th Zone commander
Gladstone, MI
A 45-year member and past commander of August Mattson American Legion Squadron 71 in Gladstone, John Pickard was elected to..
1,798 views
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