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Post 47 in Waynesville hosts Wreaths Across America Day
Waynesville, NC
Post 47 in Waynesville, N.C., sponsored the local Wreaths Across America program. For months, post members conducted fundraising, advertising..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A veteran's day
Recently, driving home from visiting my family in Connecticut, I pulled into the truck stop on Rte. 22 and I-90..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Mothers Over Nangarhar
Dear Reader, It’s with great pleasure that I introduce Pamela Hart’s debut poetry collection, Mothers Over Nangarhar (ISBN: 9781946448262, on sale..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Post 24 holds 100th anniversary pistol match
Bradenton, FL
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kirby Stewart Post 24 in Bradenton, Fla., as well as the Legion's 100th anniversary,..
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VOLUNTEERING
Grand Haven (Mich) Post 28 Goodfellows and Local Firefighters Celebrate 59th Annual “Crusade For..
Grand Haven, MI
The Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28 Goodfellows in Grand Haven, MI is celebrating 59-years of teaming with local..
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Lawrence Roy, adjutant for Hanner-Sharp American Legion Post 129, retires
Stillwater, OK
Lawrence Roy served Post 129 as adjutant starting in 1995, and after 23 years retired from the position. Genio Colasacco..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Walla Walla County World War II Monument dedicated
College Place, WA
Six years of planning, fundraising, and construction culminated in a standing-room-only dedication ceremony on Veterans Day in Walla Walla, Wash...
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MY HERO, OUR STORY
Meet my vets
Tucson, AZ
My father, son and brother all served in the military. I'm very proud of them, proud to be a son,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Esquire names disabled Navy veteran's song one of the most powerful in country music
My name is Jamie Trent and I reside in Lynchburg, Va. I am also a disabled Navy veteran and..
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AMATEUR RADIO
Post 111 TALARC open house
Conway, SC
On Dec. 1, 2018, at noon, the American Legion Amateur Radio Club of Post 111 opened its doors to the..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Passing down traditions, pride and honor
Damar, KS
It was Memorial Day 2017 in Damar, Kan. A small town with a population of about 130 people in very..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
1951: From Khaki to Air Force Blue
While a war that wasn't called a war raged in Korea, segregation, which existed in the South, presented problems on..
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OTHER
Edison Park Post 541 Commander Thomas A. Pope, CMH
Chicago, IL
https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.militarytimes.com/valor/recipients/2986.jpg Thomas A. Pope, upon his return from World War I, was one of the charter members of Edison Park Post..
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POST TREASURES
AZ Post 96 donates $500 to Luke AFB families
Surprise, AZ
Post 96 members voted to donate 20 $25 Fry’s gift cards to the Luke AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center..
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OTHER
President Trump watches Army defeat Navy 17-10, for third straight win over archrival
White Plains , NY
Army Rides Strong Defense and Timely Offense to 17-10 Win in 119th Army-Navy Game by John Chuhran SAL Squadron 135, White Plains, NY Watch..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Pennsylvania American Legion Post 548 TV show promotes 100th anniversary
Bakerstown, PA
Please find below the link to a TV show called “Faces and Places” that aired on Armstrong Cable TV (channel..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Granddaughter carries American flag
Jack Lubbers, Vietnam veteran and member of Post 397, celebrates his 70th birthday this December. Granddaughter Madison Foster wants to..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
New military historical novel
Butler, PA
To All, I wrote this book to honor the service of all the reserve-component soldiers, past and present. I think..
1,991 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Communication
Belen, NM
An article in The American Legion Magazine of March 2017 suggested: “We should make it our mission to collect..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Brothers in WWI
STORY OF 2 WWI VETERANS George Francis Duquette: 1895 – 1963 Louis Philip Duquette: 1888 - 1952 It all began one day when..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
A Purple Heart medal has a place of honor
Fountain Hills, AZ
I was recently contacted by Mr. William Burd, a 77-year-old veteran and American Legion member, who had the original Purple..
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WWII veteran James R. Breniser, American Legion member for 73 years!
Fountain Hills, AZ
Comrade James R. Breniser, originally of Middlebury, Ind., has marked 73 years of service in The American Legion! Comrade Breniser..
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OTHER
Army-Navy Game preview talks with captains, coaches by SALRadio
White Plains, NY
Ken Kraetzer of Sons of The American Legion Radio talks with coaches, team captains and officials. USAA representative West..
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HONOR GUARD
Veterans Day traditional service in Virginia
Fredericksburg , VA
Stafford Post 290 has conducted a Veterans Day memorial service since its beginnings in 1946, This year was no different. Wreaths..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
American airmen honored on English website
Kingston Bagpuize, Oxfordshire, England
A new website has come to our attention. The site tells the stories of - • WWII Air Station 403 at..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The great Seabee tank caper
There was a significant, if not historical event, that took place during the height of the Vietnam War which went..
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OTHER
American Legion M.I.A. Post 231 “Moving On Up”!!
Pottsboro, TX
American Legion M.I.A Post 231 of Pottsboro, Texas, opened the doors to its new building on Dec. 1, 2018. The..
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HONOR GUARD
Honor Corps visits county schools
Green Bank, WV
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer The week of Veterans Day is always busy for the Pocahontas County Veterans Honor Corps. Each year, the..
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POW/MIA ceremony
Green Bank, WV
The Pocahontas County Veterans Honor Corps holds a POW/MIA [Prisoner of War/Missing in Action] Remembrance Ceremony each year at its..
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LEGION RIDERS
"For the Kids" Toy Run
Pottsboro, TX
On Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, the American Legion Riders of Post 231, Pottsboro, Texas, joined the Texas Abate Confederation and..
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