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Peace
Peace A Poem by William T. Elliott Long ago I held a grudge from wars I'd fought that wouldn't budge. I lost the battle and the..
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HONOR GUARD
James O. Hall Post 19, Jennings, La., conducts 600th funeral protocol
Jennings, LA
Members of the honor guard from James O. Hall Post 19 of The American Legion, Department of Louisiana, in Jennings,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
N is for Never Forget
The children’s book N is for Never Forget, by award-winning children’s book author Nancy Polette, is now available for ordering...
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Fallen Soldier
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic training preparation
When I signed up for the Army in early 2004, my youngest brother signed up at the same time. We..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
KP and the apple pie
During basic training at Fort Campbell, Ky., my turn came up for KP. I always took back-sink and washed pots..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A War Of Love
A Book of beautiful, inspiring, uplifting and humorous poetry book by published author, William T. Elliott. The book is divided..
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OTHER
American Legion Centennial Celebration Pancake Breakfast, Post 129
Stillwater, OK
The American Legion Centennial Celebration Pancake Breakfast was held at Hanner-Sharp American Legion Post 129 in Stillwater, Okla., on Saturday,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
B-29s take the war to Japan's door
Three Feathers – Flagship of the 500th By Joan Moore Liska, daughter of T.Sgt. Matthew J. Moore, gunner Based on Oral and..
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HONOR GUARD
Honor guard of American Legion Post 166 participates in Wreaths Across America
Goose Creek, SC
On Dec. 16 at 1200 hours, Wreaths Across America was observed across the country. Here in South Carolina, that played..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Bergen County (N.J.) American Legion builds a cabin at sanctuary for our veterans
Rochelle Park, NJ
Camp4Heroes Building a Sanctuary for Our Veterans A young veteran is sitting at a bar drinking whiskey. Another is in his..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
2017 Christmas Dinner, Post 176
SPRINGFIELD, VA
A fabulous Christmas dinner at Post 176, held on 22 Dec 2017, was attended by over 100 members.
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Flowershop in Baghdad
Major Mike Banzet was sent to Iraq in 2007-2008 as part of the Coalition Air Force Transition Team (CAFTT). ..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Our hero, our story
San Antonio, TX
Our maternal grandfather, John Robertson Branch, was a proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution. His lineage was..
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LEGION RIDERS
How about that?
Marietta, PA
On April 12, 2015, I had only been with the Riders for a short period of time, but prior to..
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HONOR GUARD
Wreaths Across America, Rock Island National Cemetery
Blue Grass, IA
Blue Grass American Legion Post 711, Blue Grass, Iowa, provided the color guard for the Wreaths Across America ceremony held..
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VOLUNTEERING
Community Christmas
Coal city, IN
Post 141 Coal City,IN for last 5 plus years have hosted a community Christmas were we as a post and..
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GI BILL
GI Bill funded my education
Bothell, WA
The GI Bill fully funded my college education. I was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1946. I had survived..
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OTHER
Legion National Security Forum commemorates 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War
Greenbelt, MD
The American Legion Department of Maryland’s annual National Security Forum-Pearl Harbor Day, held Dec. 7 at Greenbelt American Legion Post..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedicated in California
Hayward , CA
On Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward, Calif., was dedicated...
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Vallejo, Calif.: 76th Pearl Harbor Day; Purple Heart Trail sign
Vallejo, CA
VALLEJO, CA (December 7, 2017) – American Legion Manuel L. Quezon Post 603 commemorated the 76th anniversary of Pearl Harbor..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
“My Memoirs”
George E. Greenwood (pictured) I’m a Member of American Legion Post 128 of Marsing Idaho. I am a USAF Vietnam Veteran As..
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OTHER
American Legion members collecting Toys for Tots
Washington, DC
Members of American Legion Post 70 who live at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., pose with their..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Royal Oak (Mich.) Post 253 helps provide service dog
Royal Oak, MI
The veterans at the Oakmont Assisted Living Center in Rochester Hills, Mich., started a fund to provide a service dog..
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OTHER
Pearl Harbor Day ceremony
North Little Rock, AR
Criswell-Robinson Post 71 from Cabot, Ark., at the Pearl Harbor Day ceremony at the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum in North..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
World War II Marine's 100th birthday at Legion Post 348 (CA)
Palmdale, CA
When Patricia Murray volunteered to do her part in winning World War II, she brought her roller skates with her..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
D-Day for V-Day: Bridging the veterans dental health gap with charity
Rockwall, TX
It started with a simple question by a caring dentist: “what about a free dental care day for veterans on..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Long Journeys Home: American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam
In the modern history of American veterans, it is sometimes difficult to separate myth from fact. The men and women..
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OTHER
Brewster students salute veterans
Brewster, NY
In Brewster, N.Y., the Henry H. Wells Middle School faculty and students recently joined Commander William R. Miller III (2nd..
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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
A caregivers holiday party
Syracuse, NY
On Dec. 2 Legion Post 1276 in Syracuse, N.Y., held a holiday party for veterans and their caregiver families. The..
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