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1st Lt. Eric Fisher Wood Jr., 1919-1944: son of a Legion founder
Bedford , PA
A book about 1st Lt. Eric Fisher Wood Jr. from Bedford, Pa., has just been published entitled "I Guess I'll..
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Iwo Jima survivor helps local museum open its doors
Bristol, CT
On Sunday afternoon, April 27, Joe Caminiti - 100-year-old Iwo Jima survivor from Bristol, Conn., and member of Post..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
Carrying forward a legacy
Clarkston, MI
Service to our country is ingrained in my family's history. From the Revolutionary War to present conflicts, members of my..
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VOLUNTEERING
Fred Brock Post 828 continues presence at Taste of New Orleans
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 26, 2025) – To increase their visibility in the community and engage with veterans and their..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Ernie Pyle 80th Memorial Ceremony
Okinawa, Japan
On April 19, 2025, American Legion Post OK28 (Okinawa, Japan) held their annual Ernie Pyle Memorial. It was the 80th..
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Operation Frequent Wind - a letter home
Fernandina Beach, FL
The letter I wrote my parents in Fresno, Calif., on April 24, 1975, from USS Midway. I was a..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Afghan 13 Perpetual Memorial
Orangeburg, NY
Back in August 2024 at our James H. Anderson American Legion Post 1199, we hosted a first in New York:..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
20th District holds Spring Convention at Missing Man Post 667
Universal City, TX
UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas – (April 12, 2025) – The “Mighty” 20th District, Department of Texas held their annual Spring Convention..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
UNCSB-JSA Truck Ambush Memorial
Camp Bonifas, South Korea.
Legionnaire and Judge Advocate Steve Tharp represented Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 of South Korea during the United..
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Scout uses Eagle project to assist American Legion post
Michigan City, IN
Please see the attached two photos on the article.
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FAMILY LEGACY
Placing flags along the parade route for the Vietnam 50th Anniversary parade
Neptune , NJ
L to R: Murphy Izquierdo, Alexa Newland, Amari Acevedo and Sayde Izquierdo place flags along the parade route for the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Air Raid!
Nicholas Warr and his fellow recruits enjoy learning a new close-order drill command; a typical day at boot camp; Edson..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Task Force Hogan: The WWII Tank Battalion that Spearheaded the Liberation of Europe
At 28, Samuel Hogan was the youngest tank battalion commander during WWII. He was responsible for the lives, welfare and..
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AMERICA 250
Wisconsin Legion Family at Two Lights for Tomorrow
Madison, WI
The State of Wisconsin and Wisconsin historical associations kicked off the “Two Lights for Tomorrow” ceremony at the Wisconsin State..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes National Auxiliary President Trish Ward
Peoria, AZ
On Thursday, April 10, at 12;30 in the afternoon, John J. Morris Post 62, (Peoria, Ariz.) welcomed National Auxiliary President..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Valero Texas Open hosts Annual Night To Honor Our Heroes
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 4, 2025) – To honor military servicemembers and veterans within Military City USA, the Valero Texas..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
CWB Advisory Board Luncheon held at Fred Brock Post 828
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 4, 2025) – The Claude W. Black Center Advisory Board supports programming at the Claude W...
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Post 2 Iwo Jima survivor presents gift to mayor
Bristol, CT
On Tuesday night, Joe Caminiti - a 100-year-old member of Post 2 and Iwo Jima survivor who on March 29..
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Iwo Jima survivor presents gift to national commander
Bristol, CT
The American Legion national commander, Jim LaCoursiere, stopped by Post 2 in Bristol, Conn., for a dinner..
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WWII STORY
100-year-old Iwo Jima survivor, Legion member returns to Iwo Jima 80 years later
Brisrol, CT
Joe Caminiti, Iwo Jima survivor and member of Post 2, at 100 traveled with seven other Iwo Jima survivors to..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Last flight out of Saigon
Chester, VA
On April 29, 1975, I was on the last U.S. C-130 out of Saigon before the city fell to the..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Membership recruitment comes from surprising venues
Honolulu, HI
On an island like Oahu, Hawaii, with eight military installations filled with military personnel of all branches, one would imagine..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828 supports American Legion Blood Donor Program
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 5, 2025) – In support of the American Legion Blood Donor Program, Fred Brock American Legion..
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VOLUNTEERING
Fred Brock Post 828 volunteers at 4th Annual HBCU All-Star Game
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 6, 2025) – The NCAA Men’s Final Four was not the only highlight event occurring in..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Supporting manners, etiquette and Americanism in South Carolina
Lugoff, SC
Larry Jeffers American Legion Post 195 of Lugoff, S.C., presented Doby's Mill Elementary School with a check for $1,500 and..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
War Memorial Stone set
Spring Valley, WI
Spring Valley American Legion Post 227 is pleased to have taken delivery of their new war memorial stone today, April..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Fred Brock Post 828 Legionnaire presented with Quilt of Valor
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (March 28, 2025) – U.S. Army veteran and Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 Legionnaire Keith Toney..
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"Bob Hope" helps celebrate our Vietnam vets
Grass Valley, CA
I was in history class in high school. I had just met John, whose family had just moved to the Bay..
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Legionnaires honoring Vietnam heroes in Emporia, Kan.
Emporia, KS
Saturday, March 29, was a red-letter day at Emporia’s Ball-McColm American Legion Post 5. Emporia has been selected as the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Next Level Trash and Property Maintenance with Americanism..
Peoria, AZ
Each month John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honors the Peoria business of the month for their support of..
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