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..
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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..
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5K Fun Run
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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..
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Night to Remember Veterans (USVETS)
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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..
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Post 951 Veterans Football Classic
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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..
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Shoe drive for homeless veterans
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Shoe drive for homeless veterans

RIVERSIDE, CA
American Legion Fellowship Post 951 and the Girl Scouts joined up to support the homeless veterans staying in transitional housing..
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Makeover of veterans shelter break room
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Makeover of veterans shelter break room

RIVERSIDE, CA
Thank you to Home Depot for donating the paint to American Legion Post 951. The residence at the transitional housing..
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Steak dinner for shelter veterans
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Steak dinner for shelter veterans

RIVERSIDE, CA
American Legion Fellowship Post 951 and the Grove Community Church sponsored four veterans to a steak dinner and inspirational speaker...
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U.S. Vets transitional shelter
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U.S. Vets transitional shelter

Riverside, CA
We were able to partner with a local community outreach organization by the name of Riverside Acts of Kindness to..
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Veterans Stand-down, Riverside, Calif.
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Veterans Stand-down, Riverside, Calif.

Riverside, CA
On April 22, 2017, we had a table at the Riverside Area Veterans Expo held at March Air Reserve Base...
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JROTC Awards Night American Legion Fellowship Post 951
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JROTC Awards Night American Legion Fellowship Post 951

Riverside, CA
Congratulations to all the students in the Moreno Valley High School JROTC who received awards tonight. Our post was honored..
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FAMILY LEGACY

The grandfather

Mustang, OK
My grandfather, Corporal Ben Stickley, was in the 42nd Infantry Division (Rainbow Division) Company F, 168th Infantry. He served 16..
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"The Nightmare of the Mekong"
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

"The Nightmare of the Mekong"

“It Happened Long Ago” She said, “Why not forget it? It happened long ago!” The deepest wounds, cut to the heart, Will..
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How I became an honorary member of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

St. Petersburg, FL
While I served in Korea, I had the opportunity to befriend the Scots serving as the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders...
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Last Man Club
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Last Man Club

“Last Man Club” is a heartwarming, All- American road trip adventure. To avoid a retirement home, a World War..
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Merry Christmas To All The Heroes
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Merry Christmas To All The Heroes

My name is Glenn Boudreau, I am a songwriter and live in Texas. I have been wanting to write a..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Take Care of Yourself by Taking Time to Travel

Many of us are tempted to save up our vacation days, but we all need time off to recharge, and..
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First female Legion Baseball scholarship
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First female Legion Baseball scholarship

Sisseton, SD
Karlie Karst of Peever, S.D., became the first girl in the nation to be awarded the Legion Baseball scholarship. She..
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The price of freedom?
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The price of freedom?

Walsenburg, CO
By David Rogers, Adjutant American Legion, Post 16 Walsenburg We have left too many people behind in war-torn areas overseas to have it..
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"Ghoulish" Weekend for Lenox-Hotard Post 31
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"Ghoulish" Weekend for Lenox-Hotard Post 31

Houma , LA
On October 20 and 21, 2017, in Houma LA, Lenox-Hotard Post 31, Unit and Son's were host to multiple Boys..
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MY HERO, OUR STORY

"Service above and beyond"

Huron, OH
I wanted to share a story with you regarding the installation of a "Veterans Marker" on my dad's (Col. Robert..
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To Hear Silence
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To Hear Silence

TO HEAR SILENCE Author: Ronald W. Hoffman ..
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Planting seeds to feed America
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Planting seeds to feed America

El Centro, CA
Years ago, I met a young man in a local store and after some brief small talk, I asked him..
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Rob Jones Journey Begins Month of Marathons
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Rob Jones Journey Begins Month of Marathons

Indianapolis, IN

Meet Rob Jones, a double amputee Paralympic Bronze Medalist who biked across the Continental Divide in the dead..

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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

I was a WAC

Des Moines, IA
As a retired U.S. Army MSG, I would like to tell you about my military career in hopes to recruit..
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Memorial Brick Run
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Memorial Brick Run

Wintersville, OH
As the director for the Stevens-Christian Memorial American Legion Riders of Post 557 in Wintersville, Ohio, it is an honor..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING

Cookies for Thanksgiving

In September 1960, I joined the Marines and was sent to San Diego for boot camp. In early November, I..
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The Last Veterans of WWII
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The Last Veterans of WWII

This book chronicles the many faces of the WWII effort with contemporary black-and-white portraits of the longest surviving veterans. The..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Pickle Barrel to Mushroom: Air Bombardment in WW II

The sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 was a disaster, yet the U.S. had unmatchable..
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Legionnaire awarded French Legion d'Honneur
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Legionnaire awarded French Legion d'Honneur

Blue Grass, IA
During a ceremony at the Blue Grass American Legion on Oct. 14, Donald H. Cawiezell was presented with the Legion..
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