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Post 105, Redwood City, holds COVID-19 testing
Redwood City, CA
On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, free COVID-19 testing was provided at American Legion Post 105 in Redwood City for veterans,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Coming Home
It’s not easy coming home, It’s not easy fitting back in, It’s not easy taking off the uniform, It’s not easy to start..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Deployment Daze
When duty calls and bags are packed, All flights checked and emotions racked, Tearful embraces no one wants to end, Last glances glimpsed..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Veterans helping veterans
Madison, CT
American Legion Griswold Post 79 of Madison, Conn., donates apartment-size refrigerators, clothing and more to Harkness House, a halfway shelter..
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WOMEN VETERANS
Veteran/Woman Superior Court Judge Elected
Olympia, WA
Sharonda Amamillo is an AL member in THurston County (WO4) in the Army Reserves...
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Thanksgiving meals delivered!
Selmer, TN
Commander Tedford Miller, along with 1st Vice Commander Lynn Conley and Chaplain Nathan Meek, of McNairy American Legion Post 162..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Veterans celebration Nov. 8
Bronx, NY
My husband, Patrick Mooney, was selected to be the grand marshal of this year's veterans celebration in Throggs Neck. ..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope update, Post 74, Chesterfield, S.C.
Chesterfield, SC
We made it! I completed 250 miles and my husband completed 403 miles. We motivated one another.
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Post 2 takes part in Bells of Peace
Bristol, CT
On Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., Seicheprey American Legion Post 2 took part in Bells of Peace. Due..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 483 wins Shorty for youth program response to COVID-19 and violence
Queens, NY
Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 LAURELTON, NY – American Legion Post 483 was the winner for a 2020 Shorty Award that recognizes..
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WWII STORY
Sharing my father's WWII POW time
Worcester, MA
I was looking over some past Legion magazines; in the September 2020 issue, one article stood out. It was a..
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100 MILES
Completed 100 Miles for Hope
Esbon, KS
Just wanted to let everyone know that I have completed my 100 miles and will continue to stay as active..
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100 MILES
852 miles and countin'
Round Rock, TX
During the challenge period I cycled 852 miles. Fortunately the weather in central Texas supported this effort, and the great..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Mare Island Naval Cemetery rededicated on Veterans Day
Vallejo, CA
MINC is the oldest naval cemetery on the West Coast. Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies have been held here..
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Corporate donation to Post 164
Boynton Beach, FL
WINN-DIXIE Supermarkets re-opened their remodeled store on Boynton Beach Blvd. West and Lyons Road in Boynton Beach, Fla., on Nov...
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VOLUNTEERING
Boerne, Texas, American Legion post food drive
Boerne, TX
Captain Mark "Tyler" Voss American Legion Post 313 in Boerne, Texas, conducted a Thanksgiving food drive. Legionnaires collected and donated..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Exposure: Surviving the Historical Ft. McClellan
I had a story that needed to be told. I called it: “EXPOSURE: Surviving Historical Ft. McClellan.” I partnered..
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100 MILES
Had to take a break to get over COVID-19 ... again!
Thurston, NE
It was a pleasure to piggy-back this event onto my 6-mile-a-day workouts to get ready for a walk across the..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope- Manteno Legion Post 755 Warrior Squad
Manteno, IL
Dear Commander Oxford, Thank you for coming up with such a creative way to bring our veterans and people together to..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope with endurance!
Belmont, MA
On Veterans Day, I completed the 100 Miles for Hope challenge by hiking in Middlesex Fells, a state park just..
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Post 93 conducts virtual Veterans Day ceremony
Eastsound, WA
As with most public events this year, The American Legion’s Veterans Day ceremony could not be open for public attendance..
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100 MILES
Swimming the 100 miles
Murrieta, CA
I completed the 100 miles by swimming. It took me 86 days of actual swimming, 89 calendar days, 176,970 yards, 79.6..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Lucky ... Little Guy, BIG Mission"
I felt the below review from a veteran would give the best overview. Mitch McKinley is with "Law Enforcement..
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HONOR GUARD
Palm Springs Post 519 color guard supports local police/Shop With a Cop
Palm Springs, CA
The Palm Springs Post 519 color guard was able to give the Palm Springs Police Officers Association a check for..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
North Charleston, S.C., Veterans Day event
North Charleston, SC
The City of North Charleston, S.C., held its annual Veterans Day event Nov. 11,2020. This year it was held in..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
New Jersey reinvents the stand down
Rio Grande, NJ
When the coronavirus forced the cancellation of the annual Atlantic City Regional Stand Down, the committee took a deep breath..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion Post 828 hosts Veterans Day ceremony, Junior NCO reception
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 11, 2020) Fred Brock American Post 828, located on the city’s East Side, hosted its annual..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Dyersville, Iowa, celebrates 100 years
Dyersville, IA
By Dylan Kurt/Dyersville Commercial The great and immortal founding father George Washington said to “associate with men of good quality if..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Baby Boomers come of age, PART IIl
Through the 80’s and 90’s we went back to work at better jobs and careers. We got married and raised..
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100 MILES
#100MilesForHope
Stevensville, MD
I did it! Completed my 100 miles walking in 24 days.
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