John J. Morris Post 62 joins Auxiliary in supporting caregivers
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John J. Morris Post 62 joins Auxiliary in supporting caregivers

Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 20, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) joined with our Auxiliary unit to support caregivers. With America's..
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Suffolk County holds "Back to God" Four Chaplains Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
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Suffolk County holds "Back to God" Four Chaplains Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 1,..

Lindenhurst, NY
It was an icy dawn on Feb. 3, 1943. U.S.A.T. Dorchester was pressed into service as a troop transport, pushing..
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Zone 2 (10th and 2nd districts) Oratorical Contest
ORATORICAL CONTEST

Zone 2 (10th and 2nd districts) Oratorical Contest

Malverne, LI, NY
The Zone 2 Oratorical Contest was held on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Malverne Post 44. Students from the 10th..
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10th District Oratorical Contest
ORATORICAL CONTEST

10th District Oratorical Contest

Islip, LI, NY
Moving on to the 10th District Oratorical Contest held at Rusy-Bohn Post 411. We see the competition getting more defined...
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Cornhole tournament coming to American Legion Post 177 In Fairfax, Va.
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Cornhole tournament coming to American Legion Post 177 In Fairfax, Va.

Fairfax, VA
FAIRFAX CITY, VA — American Legion Fairfax Post 177 will host the “Bags of Honor” Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, April..
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30th Annual Maryland Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge
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30th Annual Maryland Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge

Halethorpe, MD
The biggest fundraising event of the year for the Maryland Special Olympics is the annual Polar Bear Plunge held the..
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Buddy Check with a 100-year-old member
BUDDY CHECKS

Buddy Check with a 100-year-old member

Halethorpe, MD
Chuck Marshall and I did a Buddy Check on Wednesday, Feb. 11, with our oldest member, Henry Miner, who was..
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Dress Whites
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Dress Whites

I believe that fiction often is more real than non-fiction. I also believe that my new book of short stories..
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Bag of Army certificates and medals returned to family
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Bag of Army certificates and medals returned to family

Tallahassee, FL
On a chilly February morning, Dennis Hall, commander of American Legion Post 13, was about to start his day opening..
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John J. Morris Post 62 holds Four Chaplains ceremony in joint session
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John J. Morris Post 62 holds Four Chaplains ceremony in joint session

Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 17, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) held the annual Four Chaplains ceremony. It was held in..
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The Chapel of the Four Chaplains
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The Chapel of the Four Chaplains

Beebe, AR
The Four Chaplains - also referred to as the Immortal Chaplains or the Dorchester's Chaplains - were four WWII chaplains..
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Heal Her Art on the mountain
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Heal Her Art on the mountain

Overgaard, AZ
Overgaard, Ariz. John D. Wibby American Legion Auxiliary Unit 86 hosted a free “Heal Her Art” event for our local, wonderful..
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Boston Marathon prep event water stop
VOLUNTEERING

Boston Marathon prep event water stop

East Derry, NH
On Jan. 26, 2026, American Legion Post 9 volunteered to host a water stop in support of the 30th Annual..
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Three Long Island American Legion members honored at 5th Annual Tribute and Honor Awards
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Three Long Island American Legion members honored at 5th Annual Tribute and Honor Awards

Glen Cove, NY
LONG ISLAND, NY — Three Long Island American Legion members were among eight individuals and organizations honored at the 5th..
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American Legion Post 38 host Super Bowl party for troops at DMZ
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American Legion Post 38 host Super Bowl party for troops at DMZ

Camp Bonifas, South Korea
American Legion Post 38 (South Korea) and VFW Post 9985 (South Korea) hosted the Super Bowl party for the soldiers..
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Legion veterans count homeless to include homeless veterans as part of Annual HUD Point in Time Count
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Legion veterans count homeless to include homeless veterans as part of Annual HUD Point..

Canton, GA
A local annual count of homeless people in Cherokee County found a record-high number this year, and the Cherokee County..
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Life in the motor pool

Horace, ND
A private in the motor pool complained daily to his fellow mechanics about generals constantly calling about their jeep repairs...
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John J. Morris Post 62 supports Guitars 4 Vets Phoenix as new class session begins
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

John J. Morris Post 62 supports Guitars 4 Vets Phoenix as new class session..

Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 9, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) kicked off a new session of classes with Guitars 4..
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Legion Post 1946, VFW Post 1896 host pre-Super Bowl party with veterans at St. Albans VA
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Legion Post 1946, VFW Post 1896 host pre-Super Bowl party with veterans at St...

St. Albans, NY
For Immediate Release (St. Albans, New York, February 9, 2026) – Proctor-Hopson Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1896 hosted a..
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Post 67 (Rincon Inc.) coffee station: Serving veterans at VA medical clinic
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Post 67 (Rincon Inc.) coffee station: Serving veterans at VA medical clinic

Rincon, Puerto Rico
Nothing says good mooring in Puerto Rico more than a nice, hot cup of coffee. Hard to do when you..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

BOOTS, Combat, Tropical

BOOTS, COMBAT, TROPICAL Why can I remember his boots but not his name? BOOTS, combat, tropical. Nylon ankle reinforcing band. Vibram sole...
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Post 13 Legion table at Florida Capitol
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Post 13 Legion table at Florida Capitol

Tallahassee, FL
Feb 3, 2026, was Armed Forces Day, with Day 1 of the two-day event dedicated to veterans services. Sauls-Bridges..
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I Answered My Country's Call
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I Answered My Country's Call

Rio Rancho, NM
I Answered My Country's Call By Michael Haas Perhaps it came by letter or post Maybe I had a number drawn Or saw a..
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Post 13 Four Chaplains annual ceremony held in Tallahassee
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Post 13 Four Chaplains annual ceremony held in Tallahassee

Tallahassee, FL
Members and friends of Sauls-Bridges Post 13 held its annual ceremony marking the anniversary of the Four Chaplains who gave..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Texas Roadhouse with Americanism Award
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Texas Roadhouse with Americanism Award

Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 5, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Texas Roadhouse with the Americanism Award. The award honors..
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Fourth-grade flag program
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Fourth-grade flag program

On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Coldwater Elementary (Coldwater, Ohio) fourth-grade students had the special opportunity to take part in a..
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Weekly coffees support post recruitment
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Weekly coffees support post recruitment

Lugoff, SC
Larry Jeffers Post 195 in Lugoff, S.C., hosts a weekly Veterans' Coffee Club every Monday morning from 8-10 a.m. Launched..
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Four Chaplains Ceremony held at Post 166
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Four Chaplains Ceremony held at Post 166

St. Simons Island, GA
American Legion Post 166 - located at 1013 Arthur J. Moore Dr., St. Simons Island, Ga. - was honored to..
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New Jersey's World War I 40 & 8 boxcar returns home
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New Jersey's World War I 40 & 8 boxcar returns home

Neptune, NJ
New Jersey's 40 & 8 World War I boxcar, a gift from France after World War II to each of..
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Visiting Hezzie Griffis: a namesake remembered
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Visiting Hezzie Griffis: a namesake remembered

Edgefield, SC
A local World War I hero - the late Hezzie Griffis, namesake of American Legion Post 30 in Edgefield, S.C...
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