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Post 36 turns 105 years old
El Paso, TX
American Legion Eastwood Post 36, El Paso Texas, celebrates 105 years serving veterans and the greater El Paso community. From..
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Free mobile tribute to fallen K9 police officers and military war dogs
Pembroke, MA
I would like to share this free mobile tribute to all police and military K9s. The photo shows the trailer..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Fred Brock American Legion Family donates school supplies to six elementary schools
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 21, 2025) – The act of donating elementary school supplies is more than just a simple..
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GI BILL
Vietnam veteran from Post 303 graduates from Bristol Community College: A testament to lifelong..
Fall River, MA
In a moment that inspired an entire community, 81-year-old Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient Ron Cabral walked across the..
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Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 donates school supplies to DoDEA elementary schools
Camp Humphreys, Korea
Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 donated school supplies to DoDEA elementary schools at Camp Humphreys, Korea. Post 37 Commander..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Texas District 20 service officer to join Audie L. Murphy Veterans’ Hospital VAVS Committee
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 20, 2025) – On Aug. 15, Billy Hill of Chicago was certified to serve as a..
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BOYS STATE
Holley-Riddle Post 21 honors Boys and Girls State graduates
The Colony, TX
On Aug. 14, Holley-Riddle Post 21 in The Colony, Texas, hosted a reception honoring the 2025 graduates of the Boys..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
The little rota beater that couldn’t
San Antonio, TX
My overseas tour at Naval Security Group Activity Rota, Spain, began in June 1996 after completing the Apprentice Mideast Cryptologic..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates life of Army veteran Roger Morissette
Peoria, AZ
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) celebrated the life of Army veteran Roger Morissette on Aug. 17. The..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in uniform ...
Oklahoma City , OK
My time in uniform will always be remembered by the moments I spent next to my brothers and sisters in..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My “Hunt for Red October” moment onboard USS Normandy (CG 60)
San Antonio, TX
The day after Christmas 1997, I flew out from Naval Support Activity Bahrain aboard an H-3 Sea King helicopter crewed..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Extreme Leadership
"Extreme Leadership" is not a theoretical textbook or a glossy leadership manual - it is a boots-on-the-ground account of what..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Coast Guard birthday
Peoria, AZ
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored the Coast Guard's birthday. A beautiful and delicious cake was presented by..
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OTHER
Cresco Post 135 sends care packages to Iowa National Guard deployed to Middle East
Cresco, IA
We decided to send boxes to members in NG deployed. We obtained the name and address of local members and..
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GI BILL
Mr. Toad's wild ride through history, logistics, special education, IT and back again
San Antonio, TX
My service obligation ended in December 2003 after 10 years in the Navy as a cryptologic technician (interpretive) first class..
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New York Erie County Fair Veterans Day, 8/10/2025
Buffalo, NY
Annual Veterans Day activities by the New York Erie County Fair: All Veterans, Auxiliary and SAL members admitted for free and..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
'Every battle and lesson learned was a parable'
Kaneohe, HI
I knew in my heart from early in my childhood that I’d serve in the military one day. My dad..
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OTHER
Celebrating 40 Years of compassion: The Shriners Chili Cook-Off at C.M. Joslin Post 618..
Willis, TX
In the heart of Willis, Texas, there stands a community of patriots with a passion for service and a legacy..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Mico, Texas, resident to join Audie L. Murphy Veterans’ Hospital VAVS Committee
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 13, 2025) – On Aug. 1, Jackie J. Mixon-Johnson, of Mico, Texas, was certified to serve..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Program donates 74th and 75th vehicles to veterans in need of transportation
Canton, GA
Today was a great day for our program as we were able to donate two gently used vehicles provided to..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Boy Scout presents flag retirement box
Alvarado, TX
On Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, Boy Scout Ian Smith presented his local post with a beautiful box to be used..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Daddy's Invisible Ouchy
"Daddy's Invisible Ouchy" invites readers into the world of Beth, an insightful 8-year-old determined to help her father heal from..
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HONOR GUARD
Duty and honor: a call to serve the fallen
Nesbit, MS
Post 2022 (Olive Branch, Miss.) provided honors for a fallen USAF veteran earlier this year, on Jan. 9. The Air..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'Best decision I ever made'
Cape Girardeau,, MO
In 1987, I saw the TV commercial "Port of Call, Hong Kong," showing sailors running off a ship and experiencing..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'Thoughts of Jack Ryan danced through my head'
San Antonio, TX
I was 11 years old when I saw "Top Gun" in the theater in San Antonio, Texas, during the summer..
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Lending a hand to Connecticut National Guard
Bristol, CT
Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2 of Bristol responded to a call for help from the Connecticut National Guard..
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POST TREASURES
John J. Morris Post 62 honors our Purple Heart veterans
Peoria, AZ
With Aug. 7 being Purple Heart Day, on Aug. 6 John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored our Purple..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dedication of Gladwin County Post 171 mural
On Aug. 3, 2025, Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 held a dedication event featuring the new mural on their..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
A busy Thursday
Lugoff, SC
Lugoff, S.C.,'s Larry Jeffers Post 195 had a busy Thursday this past July 31, when the post made donations to..
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VOLUNTEERING
Fred Brock Post 828 continues to support Back-to-School Jamboree
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 1, 2025) – Members of the Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 family, joined by numerous..
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