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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Bergen County (N.J.) American Legion builds a cabin at sanctuary for our veterans
Rochelle Park, NJ
Camp4Heroes Building a Sanctuary for Our Veterans A young veteran is sitting at a bar drinking whiskey. Another is in his..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
2017 Christmas Dinner, Post 176
SPRINGFIELD, VA
A fabulous Christmas dinner at Post 176, held on 22 Dec 2017, was attended by over 100 members.
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Flowershop in Baghdad
Major Mike Banzet was sent to Iraq in 2007-2008 as part of the Coalition Air Force Transition Team (CAFTT). ..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Our hero, our story
San Antonio, TX
Our maternal grandfather, John Robertson Branch, was a proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution. His lineage was..
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LEGION RIDERS
How about that?
Marietta, PA
On April 12, 2015, I had only been with the Riders for a short period of time, but prior to..
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HONOR GUARD
Wreaths Across America, Rock Island National Cemetery
Blue Grass, IA
Blue Grass American Legion Post 711, Blue Grass, Iowa, provided the color guard for the Wreaths Across America ceremony held..
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VOLUNTEERING
Community Christmas
Coal city, IN
Post 141 Coal City,IN for last 5 plus years have hosted a community Christmas were we as a post and..
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GI BILL
GI Bill funded my education
Bothell, WA
The GI Bill fully funded my college education. I was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1946. I had survived..
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OTHER
Legion National Security Forum commemorates 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War
Greenbelt, MD
The American Legion Department of Maryland’s annual National Security Forum-Pearl Harbor Day, held Dec. 7 at Greenbelt American Legion Post..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedicated in California
Hayward , CA
On Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward, Calif., was dedicated...
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Vallejo, Calif.: 76th Pearl Harbor Day; Purple Heart Trail sign
Vallejo, CA
VALLEJO, CA (December 7, 2017) – American Legion Manuel L. Quezon Post 603 commemorated the 76th anniversary of Pearl Harbor..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
“My Memoirs”
George E. Greenwood (pictured) I’m a Member of American Legion Post 128 of Marsing Idaho. I am a USAF Vietnam Veteran As..
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OTHER
American Legion members collecting Toys for Tots
Washington, DC
Members of American Legion Post 70 who live at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., pose with their..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Royal Oak (Mich.) Post 253 helps provide service dog
Royal Oak, MI
The veterans at the Oakmont Assisted Living Center in Rochester Hills, Mich., started a fund to provide a service dog..
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OTHER
Pearl Harbor Day ceremony
North Little Rock, AR
Criswell-Robinson Post 71 from Cabot, Ark., at the Pearl Harbor Day ceremony at the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum in North..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
World War II Marine's 100th birthday at Legion Post 348 (CA)
Palmdale, CA
When Patricia Murray volunteered to do her part in winning World War II, she brought her roller skates with her..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
D-Day for V-Day: Bridging the veterans dental health gap with charity
Rockwall, TX
It started with a simple question by a caring dentist: “what about a free dental care day for veterans on..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Long Journeys Home: American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam
In the modern history of American veterans, it is sometimes difficult to separate myth from fact. The men and women..
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OTHER
Brewster students salute veterans
Brewster, NY
In Brewster, N.Y., the Henry H. Wells Middle School faculty and students recently joined Commander William R. Miller III (2nd..
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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
A caregivers holiday party
Syracuse, NY
On Dec. 2 Legion Post 1276 in Syracuse, N.Y., held a holiday party for veterans and their caregiver families. The..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Bus kills soldier in Salinas station
Reno, NV
Aug. 27, 1945 Private Max E. Schooler, of Fort Ord, was killed under the wheels of a Greyhound bus as it..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Texas post shows that "Every Member Matters"
Royse City, TX
In January 2017 the Royse City post received its temporary charter, and since that time the post has grown to..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
WARRIOR (July 4th meditation)
WARRIOR (July 4th meditation) Fate has made me a warrior Sworn to protect and defend To never stop, never leave Until the battle's..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Four War Veteran
Navy veteran of four wars buried at IVH Cemetery This month, I was back at the Iowa Veterans Home cemetery in..
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VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering across borders
Nye County, NV
Members of the Department of Mexico and Pahrump Nevada Post 22 teamed up with the Pahrump Valley 4 Wheelers to..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Dream becoming a reality
Iron River, WI
On May 7, 2017, we first posted an article about this yet-to-become veterans memorial and park. The following is a..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
When They Were Small I Knew Them All
I am a retired computer programmer/artist. Each year for the 20+ years I have completed a Santa painting depicting..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Allie's Response to Retiring the Flag
April 19, 2009 Allie’s Response to Retiring the Flag Allie is Clyde French’s granddaughter. She is 4 years old and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Flags over Newton
For the second year in a row, the Sons of Legion Post 440 in Newton, MA have done an awesome..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Brave And Honorable
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