IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The Chaplain

As you walk into your monthly meeting the post chaplain greets you at the door with a smile, You feel welcome..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

A veteran's Covid-19 experience

On April 22, as we all were practicing stay-at-home and safe distancing, I was walking beside my house when the..
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100 MILES

Working to the "100 Miles"

Wheatfield, NY
I "enlisted" for this challenge late, on Sept. 30. As of today, I have accumulated 40.6 miles. I'm trying for..
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100 MILES

Not bad for an old guy

Meriden, AR
I completed 113 miles walking over the last 30 days (hard part), and an additional 378 miles on my motorcycle..
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Dover Post 72 indigent burial
HONOR GUARD

Dover Post 72 indigent burial

Dover, TN
You are never alone. Veterans got your six. Sept. 20, 2020. In memory of Buddy Lee Duncan, U.S. Navy. Thank you,..
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Dover (Tenn.) Squadron 72 recognizes women veterans and raises awareness
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Dover (Tenn.) Squadron 72 recognizes women veterans and raises awareness

Dover, TN
On Sept. 19, during the Department of Tennessee's 6th District Meeting at Post 45 in Greenbrier, Squadron 72 Commander Don..
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Daniel R. Olsen Legion Family provides recognition and flag education
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Daniel R. Olsen Legion Family provides recognition and flag education

Eagan, MN
On Oct. 8, Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 and Auxiliary Unit 594 facilitated a flag education and disposal ceremony at..
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On to the next 100
100 MILES

On to the next 100

Silsbee, TX
I completed my 100 miles with a 40-mile ride on a beautiful Sunday! On to the next 100.
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100 MILES

100 miles and more

Grafton, WI
I began keeping track of my running and walking miles on July 1. Today, I can report my total miles..
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Another 100 Miles for Hope
100 MILES

Another 100 Miles for Hope

Gladbrook, IA
I DID IT! Another 100 miles completed for National Commander Bill Oxford‘s 100 Miles for Hope Challenge, totaling 200 miles..
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Happy to do this for the Legion
100 MILES

Happy to do this for the Legion

Hardyville, VA
I completed 100.4 miles on Oct. 7, and topped it off with a 10K Marine Corps virtual race at Butler..
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100 MILES

300 miles down

Halethorpe, MD
Charlie Hogan of Post 42 here. As of 10-8-2020 I have completed 300 Miles for Hope. That means another $30..
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300 miles in 67 days
100 MILES

300 miles in 67 days

Woodbridge, VA
Ross Schwalm of Post 364 (Woodbridge, Va.) completed 300 miles on Oct. 8, 2020, and is extending his goal to..
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100 MILES

Completed my third round

Rome, NY
Today I completed my third round of the #100MilesforHope campaign, with 103.1 miles. This has been an incredible opportunity to..
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I completed it! (Post 854 member, Evergreen Park, Ill.)
100 MILES

I completed it! (Post 854 member, Evergreen Park, Ill.)

Chicago, IL
I completed my 100 miles biking on Sept. 24, 2020. Next up is to complete 150 miles more by..
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North Carolina American Legion Riders Inaugural Legacy Run
LEGION RIDERS

North Carolina American Legion Riders Inaugural Legacy Run

High Point, NC
Although the National American Legion Legacy Run was canceled due to the current health pandemic, it did not stop the..
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Book award
OTHER

Book award

Centralia, WA
The book "All Present and Accounted For" took home the Silver Medal (history category) from the Military Writers Society of..
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Kodi joined me for over 100 Miles for Hope
100 MILES

Kodi joined me for over 100 Miles for Hope

Silverdale, WA
Almost every day since 100 MIles for Hope began, Kodi joined me for every step. We are currently over 130..
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Lucky to participate
100 MILES

Lucky to participate

Havre de Grace , MD
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Post 247 crosses the Potomac River
OTHER

Post 247 crosses the Potomac River

Poolesville, MD
The water was calm, low and refreshing as members of Post 247 and invited guests, including a local troop of..
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100 MILES

100 miles completed on Oct. 5

Plymouth, MA
While a daily walker anyway, it was my pleasure and honor to walk 97 miles and swim 3 miles in..
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100 Miles for Hope
100 MILES

100 Miles for Hope

Hilton Head Island, SC
I finished my second 100 miles. These 100 miles were dedicated to the veterans and children of the 23rd Military..
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Seventh 100 miles
100 MILES

Seventh 100 miles

Lincoln, RI
I just started my seventh #100milesforhope.
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I did it ... hoorah!
100 MILES

I did it ... hoorah!

Ruther Glen, VA
I completed 106 miles during the month of September. It was not very hard (even with not-great knees) once I..
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Completed our second 100 miles
100 MILES

Completed our second 100 miles

Mount Pleasant, MI
Finished 200 miles with a combination of walking and cycling!
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We did it!
100 MILES

We did it!

Apollo Beach, FL
Started on Aug. 2 and finished a month early.
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100 MILES

Working on it

Murdo, SD
As of 9-19-2020 I had a total of 94.9 miles. I will be adding another 39.8 miles; I have completed..
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I did it!
100 MILES

I did it!

Grove City, OH
I finished my 100 Miles for Hope by walking 100 miles. I belong to Paschall Post 164 in Grove City,..
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100 Miles for Hope
100 MILES

100 Miles for Hope

St. Paul , MN
Our family each completed 100 Miles for Hope in different ways.
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100 MILES

Swimming 100 miles

Murrieta, CA
Well, I'm at day 62 and mile 71. I have "deposited nine miles in my mileage bank" in the..
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