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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 installs officers for new year
Peoria, AZ
On May 28 John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) held a ceremony to install new officers, with the Auxiliary..
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BOYS STATE
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts District 11 dinner and fundraiser for Boys State
Peoria, AZ
On May 28, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted a dinner and fundraiser for District 11 for Boys..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'I wanted to serve to give back'
Virginia Beach, VA
I came to the United States at 10 years old. My father became a U.S. citizen after Hawaii became a..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'What do we need journalists on ships for?'
Indianapolis, IN
It was pretty simple for me. I was a writer, and I wanted to do that for the military. I..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Post 67 (Rincón, Inc., Puerto Rico) supporting children, youth soccer team
Rincon, Puerto Rico
On June 1, 2025, American Legion Post 67 (Rincón Inc.) took time during their monthly meeting to recognize and donate..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Flag Day retirement
Cresco, IA
Cresco (Iowa) Post 135 will have two ceremonies this year, in Lime Springs and Cresco. There will be free flags..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'Some of the best years of my life'
Tustin, MI
I was a senior in high school in the winter of 1974. I knew I wasn’t going to college and..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
Four years, three ships
Napa, CA
It was July 1968. The Tet Offensive had occurred in January. I had just graduated from high school and did..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Student-Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny
Being a student-athlete is a demanding and challenging task. They are busy with classes, studying, practices, games, workout sessions and..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Post 21 Warriors defy the storm to honor the fallen on Memorial Day
The Colony, TX
In the early hours of Memorial Day 2025, severe weather swept through North Texas. But for the Post 21 Warriors,..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'I would do it all over again'
St. Johnsbury, VT
After graduating from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1957, I spent six months living with a friend and his family..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
From USS Midway to weekends at Waikiki Beach
Lincoln, DE
The year was 1970. I was set to graduate from high school in western Massachusetts at age 17, with no..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day Parade at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN
The 2025 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony took place at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind...
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial Day ceremony at Post 84, Toa Baja City, Puerto Rico
Toa Baja
Last Sunday (May 25, 2025) our post commemorated our fallen brothers- and sisters-in-arms with a very special event that involved..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'So many memories I cherish'
Berkeley Springs, WV
My father became a U.S. citizen on Ellis Island in 1923 after leaving Ireland due to his involvement in the..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
American Legion Post 241 promotes a spirit of patriotism
Fort Wayne, IN
Waynedale, a suburb of Fort Wayne, Ind., kicked off the 2025 Memorial Day Parade. The parade began at 9 am..
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HONOR GUARD
American Legion Post 241 performs Memorial Day Ceremony
Fort Wayne, IN
The American Legion Post 241 Honor Guard performed a Memorial Day ceremony at Prairie Grove Cemetery. The event took..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Members of SAL Squadron 241 participate in Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Fort Wayne, IN
Waynedale, a suburb of Fort Wayne, Ind., kicked off the 2025 Memorial Day Parade. It began at 9 am EDT..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
Continuing a family tradition
Walhalla, SC
I have always had an interest in aviation. For that reason, I thought I would join the Air Force. My..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'I wanted to see the world'
Fayetteville, NC
I joined the Navy for several reasons. I was raised by a hardcore lifer Army paratrooper who reached command sergeant..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
After the Uniform: Navigating Life, Love, and Purpose
"After the Uniform: Navigating Life, Love, and Purpose" is a grounded, compassionate guide written by a veteran - for veterans..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'He made a believer of me'
Greenwood, AR
In 1966, I received my draft notice in the mail. My parents owned a small grocery store in Fort Smith,..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'One of the most defining experiences of my life'
LaGrange, OH
Patriotism has been ingrained in my family for generations. My great-grandfather fought in the Civil War, and my grandfather served..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
Traveled the oceans of the world
Skandia, MI
I went into the Navy because my father served in the Navy during World War II, in the Pacific theater...
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
In my father's footsteps
Swainsboro, GA
My dad was a gunner's mate second class who served on USS Major DE 796 during World War II. He..
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LEGION RIDERS
American Legion Riders of Post 409 zoom down the road at Memorial Day Parade..
Fort Wayne, IN
American Legion Riders of Post 409, from Leo, Ind., honored our fallen comrades at the Waynedale Memorial Day 2025 Parade..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors volunteers with appreciation event
Peoria, AZ
On May 25 John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted its Family Volunteer Awards dinner and event. The commander..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Memorial Day
Peoria, AZ
On May 26, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Memorial Day. The Riders started at the local cemetery..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Hammondsport American Legion Memorial Day services
Hammondsport, NY
The Hammondsport American Legion held its annual Memorial Day services on May 26, 2025, starting at the Veteran’s Honor Roll..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Honor the fallen: Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Memorial Day program
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 26, 2025) – In honor of those men and women who lost their lives serving this..
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