To preserve the memories
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

To preserve the memories

Colorado Springs, CO
It is very rare when an American Legion post can celebrate 3 very special anniversaries in 1 weekend. On Veterans..
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West Point field-sized flag at halftime veterans tribute
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

West Point field-sized flag at halftime veterans tribute

West Point, NY
A large flag is presented by West Point cadets at halftime of the Army-Lafayette football game at Michie Stadium, while..
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American Legion Post 180's 2018 Veterans Day ceremony
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American Legion Post 180's 2018 Veterans Day ceremony

Vienna, VA
“One hundred years ago the Great War ended and the American Legion began.” On Nov. 11, 1918, the Great War ended;..
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SALRADIO: 1,000 West Point cadets receive Army branch assignments
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SALRADIO: 1,000 West Point cadets receive Army branch assignments

White Plains, NY
At West Point's Eisenhower Hall, 1,000 members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2019 received the branch assignments in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Women Marines Association luncheon held at American Legion Post 620

Marines from New York and Connecticut gathered at American Legion Post 620, in the Bronx, for a luncheon to honor..
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American Legion Hughes-Pittinger Post 26, Powell, Wyo.
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

American Legion Hughes-Pittinger Post 26, Powell, Wyo.

Planned ‘Wall of Honor’ to recognize every Powell veteran Legion seeks names, help with project By CJ BAKER Powell Tribune Editor As Powell’s American..
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A letter home from Japan
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

A letter home from Japan

Air Mail From USS LST-562 Offshore, Yokohama, Japan ..
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Funeral for 72 human cremated remains from Vietnam Wall Nov 17

Blairsville, GA
See website www.miap.us for information on this funeral in northern Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 Public Invitation for a service of..
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The Ones Who Didn’t Return: World War II Memorial at Calvin, Okla.
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

The Ones Who Didn’t Return: World War II Memorial at Calvin, Okla.

Calvin, OK
MELVIN AVERY 1918-1943 Lieutenant, Army Air Force China, Burma, India Battle Theater Co-pilot of a B-24 bomber in the 10th Air Force Shot down during..
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The Yanks Who Came (sequel to The Yanks Are Coming)

Cobourg, Ontario
This is a true story of the 9,000 American boys who came up to Canada in the early years of..
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Art contest brings Auxiliary and community together

Royse City, TX
Royse City Unit 100 is one of the newest units in Texas having been founded on Feb. 23, 2018. But..
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Post 101 partners with local schools and Scouts to unite veterans with community on Veterans Day 2018
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Post 101 partners with local schools and Scouts to unite veterans with community on..

Somers, CT
Bridging the gap, fostering understanding, communication and compassion, Somers, Conn., emulates the place many of us here in this country..
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Biography of Harold (Fred) Pfannenschmid, as seen on QRZ.com

La Junta, CO
Fred Pfannenschmid, La Junta, CO 81050 Amateur Radio Station WØZZS Amateur Radio I was born in Pueblo, Colo., on Nov...
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National SAL Photos in Service awarded
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

National SAL Photos in Service awarded

Jacksonville, FL
Sons of The American Legion Florida Lakeshore Squadron 137 is presented with their 1st-place and two 2nd-place National Photos in..
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How an author overcame his negative and fearful thoughts
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

How an author overcame his negative and fearful thoughts

As an author of a managing-fear book, I had my share of dealing with my fearful and negative thoughts in..
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Northern Virginia Veterans Parade honors Legion's 100th anniversary
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Northern Virginia Veterans Parade honors Legion's 100th anniversary

Warrenton, VA
Posts of the 16th District were well represented at the Manassas, Va., 10th Annual Northern Virginia Veterans Parade honoring The..
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Horns For Heroes
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Horns For Heroes

Dubois, WY
The Horns For Heroes Foundation is a new 501(c)(3) organization designed to hire, train and support veterans through the production..
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Tulsa, Okla.,Veteran's Parade 2018
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Tulsa, Okla.,Veteran's Parade 2018

I will be in the Tulsa, Okla., Veteran's Parade on Monday, Nov. 12. I am riding in a car..
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Iowa mayor proclaims 2019 as American Legion Centennial Year
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Iowa mayor proclaims 2019 as American Legion Centennial Year

Marion, IA
On the evening of Nov. 8 at a City Council meeting, Mayor Nicolas AbouAssaly of Marion, Iowa, proclaimed 2019 as..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

What I am doing on Veterans Day

My beautiful fiance and I decided that Veterans Day would be a great day to get married. I served my..
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Victor A. Pena (my dad: the man, the legend, the Marine)
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Victor A. Pena (my dad: the man, the legend, the Marine)

Valdosta, GA
As a father, brother, uncle, cousin, and husband to my mom, my father was a great man with a great..
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Veterans Day

Las Vegas, NV
The Las Vegas Post 8 Family will be participating in, and more importantly leading, the nation's second-largest Veterans Day parade...
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Mohican Veterans dedicate pavilion to Cpl. Ernestine E. Murphy, U.S. Marine WWII woman..

Bowler, WI
A Native American woman Marine veteran from WWII, Ernestine E. Murphy, will be honored by the Mohican Veterans by having..
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Lakeview Veterans Day Parade
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Lakeview Veterans Day Parade

New Orleans, LA
In 2015, several civically-minded people came together and created a Veterans Day parade for the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans...
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Thank you

My story isn’t an heroic story, but a thank-you to so many people who were concerned about me and helped..
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Beyond Flanders Field

Canton , OH
On the 100th anniversary of the creation of The American Legion upon the first anniversary of the end of WWI,..
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Commanding Marion, Iowa, Post 298: keeping it in the family
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 1, Shanghai, China
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..
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What An Author Learned From His 20-Year Struggle With Fear And Anxiety
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..
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All the National Convention flagpole rings
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...
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