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LEGION FAMILY DINNER
Burley (Idaho) Veterans Celebration
Burley, ID
Burley Lyle R. Morton Post 17 held a Veterans Day ceremony in downtown Burley at Centennial Park, followed by a..
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MY HERO, OUR STORY
In memory of Capt. Lloyd Williams -"Retreat, hell! We just got here."
Belleau woods - France
Dear All: As a grandson of the mayor of a small village where Captain Lloyd said the famous sentence, "Retreat hell!..
4,104 views
GI BILL
GI Bill benefit for pilot training
Ridgeville, SC
After 23 years of Air Force service, the GI Bill was applied to obtaining a commercial pilot license with instrument..
2,581 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Man's Best Friends
"Man's Best Friends" is a heartwarming, uplifting book from Overamstel Publishers about the dogs who go above and beyond for..
2,555 views
HONOR GUARD
Veterans Day At Post 176, Springfield
Springfield, VA
A Veterans Day ceremony was held at Post 176 on 11 November 2017, honoring all who served in the great..
2,310 views
LEGION FAMILY DINNER
Dyer-Gunnell Post 180 holds "Family First" Veterans Day ceremony
Vienna, VA
On Nov. 11, 2017, over 70 Legion Family and Town of Vienna community members gathered at American Legion Dyer-Gunnell Post..
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MY HERO, OUR STORY
"The Forgotten War" that my dad remembers
Metairie, LA
"The Forgotten War" that my dad remembers. He remembers the bitter cold. It was so cold that the ground froze so..
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FAMILY LEGACY
The Noriega Family, a family of Americans who served
Newhall, CA
This is a tribute to my father, his five brothers, an uncle, four cousins and I, who all served our..
3,737 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Renville County Deceased Veterans, Mohall, N.D.
Mohall, ND
Sometimes in order to get something done, it's just best to get after it yourself and see it through to..
3,097 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Nightmares of War Through the Eyes of my Father
People sometimes don't understand why Those whom survived a battle of War. Can still cry and feel the pain of..
2,360 views
HONOR GUARD
Putting the ‘HONOR’ in Honor Guard
Bedford, TX
The Post 379 Honor Guard's primary mission is to represent The American Legion at all public, official and unofficial ceremonies..
3,894 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Great War A Soldier's View
Diane discovered a WWI veteran’s photographs with captions and as Illustrator and Author, published: The Great War, A Soldier’s View...
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OTHER
Soldiers Wish Elk Hunt
Bella Vista, AR
On Oct. 6, 2016, at a Soldiers Wish fundraiser in Tulsa, Okla., I bid on and won a 5-day elk..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Veterans attend the National WWII Land, Sea, and Air Expo
Houma , LA
Houma, La. On Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, the National WWII Museum, Peoples Health, the Terrebonne Council on Aging and Lenox..
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OTHER
Legion award survives Midway
Silver Spring, MD
On June 5, 1940, a 20-year-old redheaded midshipman marched briskly across the U.S. Naval Academy parade ground in Annapolis, Md.,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Syllables of Rain
“Syllables of Rain” (a postwar veteran story) by D.S. Lliteras “Syllables of Rain (Rainbow Ridge Books, 152 pp., $16.95, paper) is..
2,620 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Philip J. Roers
Alexandria , MN
Philip J. Roers was honored locally for being in the Legion for 70 years. He served on USS Dane in..
2,390 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Post 176 Oktoberfest
Springfield, VA
Post 176 held their Friday night dinner in honor of the German Oktoberfest. The largest turnout for a Friday Night..
2,452 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Army tales
Girard, IL
I enlisted in the Army on the Delayed Entry Program on 20 Nov 1976, while I was still a senior..
4,422 views
VOLUNTEERING
Northern California American Legion Posts Brotherhood is VERY STRONG!
Campbell, CA
Here's a Story I wanted to share with you. Just thought you might want to know what myself and American Legion..
2,920 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Last Man Club at World Series game 5
The #LastManClub movie made a special appearance at the #WorldSeriesGame5 last night. ⚾ #WorldSeries #EarnHistory #Astros #MLB Last Man..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Veteran
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
You are My Brave Veteran Soldier Eyes
The Veteran Soul lives on always. Papa fought in the extreme cold. Memories of you and me. Stills his companion nightmares on battling..
2,062 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Forever Soldier Friendship Love
A soldier heart guarding the gates of heaven. My brother. My best friend. Enough said. Embarking on angel duty. Enough said. Did you all hear What..
2,094 views
OTHER
Crossing borders, Part II
Beatty , NV
Several disabled veterans accompanied a group of Department of Mexico Legion members and members of the Pahrump Valley 4 Wheelers..
2,419 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
I'll Take the Old Guys
I'LL TAKE THE OLD GUYS White fringed brows holding precious thoughts of yesterdays. Delicate, tenacious white pillars..
2,115 views
OTHER
Treating a patient in the war zone
Nashville, TN
Eight years ago I met Richard, when he was but a teenager. Our friend’s amazing son always wanted a military..
2,085 views
OTHER
5K Fun Run
RIVERSIDE, CA
On April 1, 2017, our post volunteered with Grove Community Church as a way to promote membership as well as..
2,388 views
OTHER
Night to Remember Veterans (USVETS)
RIVERSIDE, CA
On Sept. 22, 2017, our post participated in a Night to Remember Veterans fundraiser. We worked closely with the USVETS..
2,537 views
OTHER
Post 951 Veterans Football Classic
RIVERSIDE, CA
On Sept. 1, 1017, our post organized and planned a Veterans Appreciation Game at Rubidoux High School. This game was..
2,743 views
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