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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Honoring a forgotten hero, PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom
Colorado Springs, CO
Unveiling a plaque for CMH recipient PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom by Colorado Springs Post 5. Filmed by Fox Channel 21...
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HONOR GUARD
Post 166 (Goose Creek, S.C.) Honor Guard Person of the Year named
Goose Creek, SC
Mr. 'Mick' Potter was recently voted by his peers as the honor guard's 2018 Member of the Year for American..
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The Lord's Jarheads
Augusta, KS
http://a.co/d/gy6gOR0 The Lord's Jarheads is a fictional story revolving around Charlie Red Tail Hawk. Charlie always thought he would retire from..
1,887 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Orchardvale WWI Monument
Zillah, WA
As District 6 commander, Department of Washington, it is a great honor to present this monument now residing at the..
1,867 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
How Stan Overcame The Vicious Cycle Of Worry And Fear
I am an author of a popular managing-fear book, and I have struggled with fear, anxiety and stress for over..
1,871 views
MY HERO, OUR STORY
The Girl In The Picture
Madison, WI
The sepia tone gives the photo a sense of history. Three young people, teenagers really, leaning against a World War..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Time capsule
Today, American Legion Post 468 in Greece, N.Y., unearthed a part of its past. In memory of The American Legion's..
1,770 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Celebration of Veterans Day
The Celebration of Veterans Day Nov. 11, 2018 By Rick Bellagamba It’s people just like you and me who help us all remember..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Post 240 honors Maguire for 71 years of membership
Post 240 Commander Ron Henry, led a contingent of Turnbow-Higgs American Legion Post 240 members to Oakwood Assisted Living Center..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Their Last Fight
Their Last Fight – Ted Hoffman, 7/8/18 This is their last fight. They are losing hope of reinforcements and supplies. If they..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor
Chris has written a descriptive account of his time served in three tours in Iraq as a Mortuary Affairs Marine...
1,669 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
American Legion Post 19 pays tribute to its namesake
Jennings, LA
On Oct. 2, 2018, American Legion Post 19, Department of Louisiana, from Jennings conducted a memorial service at the gravesite..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
1950, Fort Riley, Kan.
I got through four weeks of basic training with no problems. Then the Great Missouri River overflowed into our camp...
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Barrett-Bonifas Memorial Ceremony
Area North, Seoul, Osan, Korea
Legionnaires Bill Beatty and Chris Vaia, vice commander of Lewis L. Millett Post 38 of South Korea, attended and participated..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony
Area North, Seoul, Osan, Korea
William Wight, commander of Lewis L. Millett Post 38, South Korea, was the guest speaker during the POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Growing, new post
Montgomery, AL
I love my post, Charles L. Martin Post 1948, Montgomery Ala. We are a newly established post this year. I..
1,888 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Fierce Glory: Antietam — The Desperate Battle That Saved Lincoln and Doomed Slavery
A FIERCE GLORY is a character-rich, modern-style account of an 1862 Civil War battle that was more important than Gettysburg..
2,694 views
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American Legion Centennial Day proclamation
Pembroke Pines, FL
Pembroke Pines…a Legiontown. On Monday, September 17, American Legion Post 385 Commander Jim Tewes accepted a proclamation from Pembroke..
2,273 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Heroes heART helps veterans and first responders heal through art
Fredericksburg, VA
American Legion Post 290 veterans welcome fellow veterans and first responders to the post grounds on Mountain View Drive to..
1,911 views
VOLUNTEERING
Legionnaire Honored For Honoring others
Colorado Springs, CO
On Sept 6, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners surprised a local veteran this morning with some well-deserved recognition and..
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VOLUNTEERING
Giving back to his whole community with loving hearts
West Point, MS
Maj. Charlie Cox has a heart of gold, and arms that have carried, weighted. When he shows up, he brighten..
1,787 views
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Respecting our flag
Bronx , NY
Tony Salimbene, Bronx County American Legion and dual member of Korony Post/Squadron 253, helped Girl Scout Troop 1064 with flag..
1,706 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Lacrosse for deployed soldiers
On May 19, 2018, American Legion Post 1123 held its annual “Lacrosse for Deployed Soldiers.” This event collects non-perishable supplies..
1,978 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
American Legion Post 96 (Murphy, N.C.) support to WWII veteran Cecil O. Postelle
Barry Fry, Roy Smith, David Haney and Harvey Schwartz of American Legion Post 96 of Murphy, N.C., were present and..
1,844 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Remembering First World War POWs in a noble mission
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is September 21. The observance is one of six days mandated by Congress for the flying..
3,021 views
MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Stafford Post 290 recruits at farmers market
Fredericksburg , VA
During the summer months, members of American Legion Post 290, under the direction of Post Adjutant John Haehn, distributed important..
2,261 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
50 Years After Vietnam
Bill Lord’s new book "50 Years After Vietnam" is the irreverent but poignant memoir of a young draftee. Lord and..
2,065 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post's school donations surpass $10K in 10 years
Whitestown, IN
Our American Legion, including all units, has donated over $10,000 to our local elementary school in the last 10 years...
1,788 views
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POW/MIA Recognition Day
Cumming, IA
There was a small recognition ceremony at my American Legion Post 562 in Cumming, Iowa. I'm remembering my uncle, Merlyn..
1,893 views
OTHER
Freedom is not free
Colgate, WI
Freedom is not free That is the name of a poem written by Kelly Strong. It reminds us of the sacrifices..
2,632 views
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