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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..
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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..
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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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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Somers American Legion centennial event April 18
Somers, CT
THE AMERICAN LEGION *1919 – 2019* 100 YEARS OF LEGACY. REALIZE THE VISION (DREAM) AND VALIDATE THE MISSION (REALITY)! On Thursday,..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Buck-Dubiel Post 101 works with local Scouts
Somers, CT
Broad-smiled Legionnaires warm-heartedly acknowledged recent partnering/teaming with our Somers, Conn., BSA Scouts Troop 387 and Cub Scout Pack 83. ..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
The Healing Garden
Woodbury, CT
American Legion Bradley Burton Post 155 is completing the Healing Garden at the Connecticut Veteran’s Home in Rocky Hill, Conn...
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LEGION RIDERS
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Francis Scott Key/ALR Post 11 declare every Friday a..
Frederick, MD
FSK Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger accepts the MD Governor Citation for Post 11 and ALR Post 11 from Governor..
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LEGION RIDERS
A Veteran in Need
Mansfield , TX
Sunday, Mr. Blacks house. Post 624 riders arrived to help him move trash to the front yard dumpster and to..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Francis Scott Key Post 11 sponsors Maryland Oratorical runner-up
Frederick , MD
2019 American Legion Maryland State Oratorical Contest runner-up Emily Wolfe. Emily was Post 11's winner. Pictured L/R: Jeffrey Seiler, Squadron..
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WOMEN VETERANS
From Stilettos to Combat Boots and then again
Tulsa, OK
I joined the military at age 29, I was married with a son who was about to turn 10 the..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
WAVES boot camp in 1959
I reported in at Bainbridge, Maryland for boot camp with absolutely nothing except a small handbag with my orders and..
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WOMEN VETERANS
One of first five women to be stationed at NAVCOMSTA Ponce Puerto, Rico..
Pataskala, OH
We had just finished our schooling, for me it was Radiomen "A" school in Bainbridge, MD. We all arrived about..
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