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FAMILY LEGACY
Commanding Marion, Iowa, Post 298: keeping it in the family
Marion, IA
Post 298 in Marion, Iowa, is very proud to have had a father and son both command the post: Albert..
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POST TREASURES
Post 1, Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China
One of the oldest continuously operating posts in The American Legion is China Post 1. It all began about 100..
3,336 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
What An Author Learned From His 20-Year Struggle With Fear And Anxiety
My name is Stan Popovich and I am a published author who struggled with fear and anxiety for over 20..
2,337 views
POST TREASURES
All the National Convention flagpole rings
Marion, IA
Post 298 in Marion, Iowa, sends a member with the post colors to march in the National Convention Parade...
2,888 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is celebrating 77 years of military and veteran support. and I am proud to..
2,758 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Commodore Dixie Kiefer and the Mt. Beacon Eight wall plaque dedication ceremony
Town of Fishkill, NY
The Town of Fishkill, N.Y., and the Friends of the Mt. Beacon Eight cordially invites veterans, their families and the..
2,646 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
For Good Reason
Twenty years after young Daniel Mulvaney survived the Vietnam War, his memoir has made him a best-selling author. Danny’s newfound..
2,180 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
I am your flag
Venice, FL
Written and performed by Harry Moses, a veteran Marine Corps medic who served in Korea, I AM YOUR FLAG is..
2,736 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Philadelphia National Cemetery
Philadelphia National Cemetery, PA
Please view the YouTube of a new storyboard that was dedicated in April 2018 at the Philadelphia National Cemetery. The..
2,804 views
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Veterans Day celebration
Albuquerque, NM
At our American Legion Post 69 in Albuquerque, N.M., we celebrate Veterans Day with an open house for everyone in..
2,031 views
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Veterans Day
Bristol, CT
American Legion Seicheprey Post 2 has a full day on Nov. 11. The post begins with its..
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Legion Hall, Post 22 (Lodi, Calif.), hosts musicians and young singers
Lodi, CA
Visit Legion Hall, Post 22, Lodi, Calif., for all veterans in joint services. The Lodi hall hosts musicians and young..
2,106 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Parma, Ohio, Post 572 picks up the tab for nearly 300 first responders
Parma, OH
American Legion members showed their appreciation to first responders in grand style at the Holiday Inn in Independence on Saturday,..
2,825 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Why I am a U.S. citizen today
I was 5 years old when World War II ended. My sister Rosemarie was about 8 months old. I had..
1,790 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
PTSD causes many problems
Veterans Day is approaching, and we should take time and stop and give recognition to the ones who helped in..
1,974 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Indestructible Man
But “Captain Dixie” was much more. He was a sailor’s skipper. A man who would not ask his men to..
2,636 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Are You At A Loss On How To Help A Loved One With PTSD?..
Are you at a loss on how to help a family member or colleague get relief and stop their suffering..
2,830 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honoring a WWII female Marine in Massachusetts
Marines gathered from Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut at American Legion Post 40 in Plymouth, Mass., on Saturday, October 20,..
2,624 views
LEGION RIDERS
China Post 1 Dragon Riders support Legacy Run
Minneapolis, MN
This year’s Legacy Run was attended by 7 Dragon Riders from China Post 1 (Mike ‘KNine’ Judge, Lewis ‘Socko’ Reeder,..
2,565 views
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Looking back
Minneapolis, MN
On Aug. 24 -30, 2018, I had the opportunity to attend the American Legion National Convention in Minneapolis, as a..
2,221 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Wreaths for fallen heroes
Springfield, MO
Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri American Legion Post 1214 and Itus Virtus teamed up together for a recent "all you..
2,364 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Creating All Is Calm
I studied World War I in high school and college, but I don’t remember reading about the Christmas Truce in..
1,990 views
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Grand Haven (Mich.) Post 28 hosts "Centennial Celebration" dinner gala
Grand Haven, MI
On September 22, more than 250 American Legion members and guests celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Legion at the..
2,803 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Black Scorpion Pilot
The Devil Dragon project lives, and only one man can stop it. In a hidden base in China, Lieutenant General He..
2,650 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Certificate awarded for 60 years of service
Jacksonville , FL
Bruce Blanton was presented a 60-year membership certificate from the Sons of The American Legion on August 9, 2018, at..
2,512 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Mother and son honored
Franklin Park, IL
Mildred Gort, a former Post 974 commander and Air Force veteran, and her son, Detachment Commander Eugene Gort, are honored..
2,426 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
How I Dealt With My Fear Of Being Alone
It is not easy when you are alone. I find it difficult to find the right person to marry or do..
2,324 views
MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Amarillo AFB!
So there it was, a cold day in February 1966, and I just received a passing grade on the Selective..
2,729 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Warrior Barbecuers
For the past 9 years the “Warrior Barbecuers” have been privileged and honored to cook and serve BBQ to wounded..
2,685 views
HONOR GUARD
Fountain Hills’ Post 58 takes first place at 100th National Convention
Fountain Hills, AZ
American Legion Post 58’s newly formed color guard competed at the 100th National Convention, which was held Aug. 24-30, 2018,..
3,064 views
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