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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
SAL Squadron 130 and Post 130 Working Together to Make It Happen
Zillah, WA
Shelter House At Stewart Park Zillah, Washington American Legion Post 130, Sons of American Legion Squadron 130 and community members step up..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
American Legion provides classroom flags
Lakehurst Elementary School in Lakehurst, N.J. recently suffered a massive mold problem, sufficient enough to shut down the entire building..
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OTHER
Francis Scott Key Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger: a man of many talents
Frederick, MD
Commander Clevenger and Team Orzechowski attended the Historic Sportscar Racing ("HSR") 2019 Racing Mitty Exhibition at Michelin Raceway Road in..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Pennsylvania Potter Post 192 celebrates Legion's 100th birthday
Coudersport, PA
Pennsylvania Potter Post 192 celebrated The American Legion’s 100th birthday on March 19 here at the post. We had 88..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Brothers meet in Holland during WWII
During WWII (Europe) Russell H. Souders, Sr. served in the artillery with the 9th Army while his brother flew a..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
War Dog Teams of Vietnam Monument unveiling
Gahanna, OH
It has been said that some 4,235 dogs served in various capacities in Vietnam, and that they had saved more..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Six Months Wonder
audio -- https://johnmac13.podbean.com/e/six-months-wonder/ I was too young for Korea although I had a friend whose older brother died there. I was too old for..
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HONOR GUARD
American Legion Carroll Post 143 honors WWI nurse
Carrollton, GA
A monument and headstone were dedicated Friday at the Atlanta cemetery gravesite of an American Red Cross nurse who died..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
“Where the Hell is Korea?” – Warfare in the land of Sorrow.”
“Where the Hell is Korea?” – Warfare in the land of Sorrow.” The Korean War, often referred to as the “Forgotten..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Our Dad, Our Hero
My father, Vivian Adams Wadford, passed at the early age of 49. Like most WW II vets, he..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
A downed plane, a Dutch village and the art of remembering
Opijnen, the Netherlands
One community has kept alive the memory of eight American airmen for 75 years. In the Dutch village of Opijnen (oh-PIE-nin),..
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VOLUNTEERING
Community service volunteers feed food-insecure families
Oceanside , CA
American Legion Post 416 in North San Diego County, District 22, provided dozens of military and veteran families with free..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Cake for breakfast?
Pataskala, OH
We celebrated the 100th anniversary of The American Legion March 30. We share our meeting place, and we have a..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Pierce Lawton Post 37 (Bellows Falls, Vt.) open house
Bellows Falls, VT
Post 37 began a post history research project 18 months ago. Seeking articles and artifacts from the local historical society,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Ain’t No Justice
Poetry by Robert Hubenthal It seemed to me while in my youth Life is not fair and that’s the truth The rich the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Spotlight on Jean Wilson - Dept. of Ohio 2nd Vice Commander
First, thank you Jean, for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with me. Q. Jean, when and..
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OTHER
My military family
Mount AIry, MD
My involvement with The American Legion stems from my family members who have and are serving our great nation. My Father:..
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OTHER
Francis Scott Key Unit 11 Auxiliary hosts community Easter egg hunt/party
Frederick , MD
Unit President Jami Clevenger and the Unit 11 Auxiliary members welcomed Frederick, Md., community families at the post's celebration with..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Next Best Thing
Growing up, I remember my dad talking about his experiences during WWII in the Pacific. I remember studying every page..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Haboob Wind
This is my popular book which is on track to be a best seller. Here is one of the..
1,781 views
OTHER
Homeless veterans
Bellerose, NY
There are many homeless veterans on Long Island and in New York City, and there are a number of reasons...
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Return to Shanghai in 2019
Colorado Springs, CO
This year, The Generals Ward & Chennault and Lt. Helseth American Legion Post 1, Shanghai, China, is celebrating the 100th..
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LEGION RIDERS
Francis Scott Key Post 11 does four-post hop in first 2019 Riders ride
Frederick , MD
Francis Scott Key American Legion Riders did their first season ride visiting post brethren in area posts. Led by Director..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honor POW/MIA
Richard Eckert Jr. from Watersound, Fla. and Craig Smith from New Orleans were winners of the Annual Coastal Mississippi Patriot..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Agony and Ecstasy of Finding My Voice: A Memoir
Gig Harbor, WA
I was a Medical Service Specialist (bedpan commando) in the Air Force and was assigned to the hospital at Ladd..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Detachment of Vermont holds "Day on the Hill"
Montpelier, VT
S.A.L. members Roy Willard, Kevin Mullen, and Lucas Herring discuss veterans legislation at the S.A.L. Sponsored "Day on the Hill"..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Vermont House of Representatives offers resolution for Legion's 100th anniversary
Montpelier, VT
The Vermont House of Representatives in the Vermont State House on Tuesday, April 9, at 10 a.m., provided a resolution..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
The American Legion is 100 years old
Easley, SC
On March 16, 2019, American Legion Post 52 of Easley, S.C., along with Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers celebrated the..
2,364 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My experience as a minor league bat boy
Sometimes you can be in the right place at the right time. For me, one of those times was in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Forever 29
l Asad, Iraq, 2006. A long year for some. A year of strife, service to country, and loss..
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