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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..
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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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OTHER
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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OTHER
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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OTHER
Army-Navy Game: SALRadio talks with Army veteran Eric Engquist of USAA
White Plains, NY
Eric Engquist played baseball at West Point, then served our nation as an Army officer. Today he serves as..
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OTHER
RIP former President George H.W. Bush
Bellerose, NY
It was sad to read of the passing of a most beloved former president, George H.W. Bush. Here was a..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Squadron 10 receives Community Citizen Award
Barre, VT
This Thanksgiving marked the 20th anniversary of community Thanksgiving dinners provided by Squadron 10 in Barre, Vt. In recognition of..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Granite City 5K donation to The Veterans' Place
Barre, VT
American Legion Post 10 in Barre, Vt., worked with the Barre Partnership in the 4th annual Granite City 5K Run/Walk..
2,153 views
HONOR GUARD
First honor guard ceremony at the new Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
Northglenn , CO
American Legion Northglenn Post 22 of Northglenn had the honor to be the first honor guard to open the new..
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OTHER
92-year-old vet gets hole-in-one
Port Jervis, NY
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POST TREASURES
WWI Post 199 founder's uniform
St. Helena, CA
St. Helena Post 199 Dept of California recently received the WWI uniform of Post 199 founder Corporal Peter Molinari for..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Merry Christmas To All The Heroes"
Christmas song honors heroes, connects them to home Not many songs are written specifically to honor America’s heroes who are away..
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OTHER
Family and townspeople celebrate 93-year-old career Navy vet
Youngsville, LA
Our father and hero, retired U.S. Navy Lt, James Warren David, will be celebrated and honored during a surprise birthday..
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VOLUNTEERING
Thanksgiving in Seward Alaska
Seward, AK
Thanksgiving in a any town but particularly in a small town it brings families and the community together. ..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Legion hears about impressive Oklahoma State University veterans
Stillwater, OK
Richard Hansen presented a program to Hanner-Sharp American Legion Post 129 on “How can the Legion help the 700+ veterans..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin recognizes Carter C. Hanner Day
Stillwater, OK
Gov. Mary Fallin recognizes Carter C. Hanner Day Oct. 8, 2018 Captain Hanner was killed on October 8, 1918,..
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OTHER
Brainerd American Legion Post 255 installs stair lift
Brainerd, MN
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OTHER
Veterans Day and first responders "Spirit of America's Story" event
Ridgewood, NJ
“The Wall is a richly illustrated visual story of America’s struggles for freedom, a visual walk through our country’s history..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Terry Fisher Post 117/Rockwall's D-Day for V-Day
Rockwall, TX
“To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.” This is the last sentence in the Preamble..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Study finds veterans benefit ‘significantly’ from canines
Chittenango , NY
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. – “Veterans benefit significantly from dog ownership in combination with a structured dog training program.” That is the finding..
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