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Legion award survives Midway
Silver Spring, MD
On June 5, 1940, a 20-year-old redheaded midshipman marched briskly across the U.S. Naval Academy parade ground in Annapolis, Md.,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Syllables of Rain
“Syllables of Rain” (a postwar veteran story) by D.S. Lliteras “Syllables of Rain (Rainbow Ridge Books, 152 pp., $16.95, paper) is..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Philip J. Roers
Alexandria , MN
Philip J. Roers was honored locally for being in the Legion for 70 years. He served on USS Dane in..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Post 176 Oktoberfest
Springfield, VA
Post 176 held their Friday night dinner in honor of the German Oktoberfest. The largest turnout for a Friday Night..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Army tales
Girard, IL
I enlisted in the Army on the Delayed Entry Program on 20 Nov 1976, while I was still a senior..
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VOLUNTEERING
Northern California American Legion Posts Brotherhood is VERY STRONG!
Campbell, CA
Here's a Story I wanted to share with you. Just thought you might want to know what myself and American Legion..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Last Man Club at World Series game 5
The #LastManClub movie made a special appearance at the #WorldSeriesGame5 last night. ⚾ #WorldSeries #EarnHistory #Astros #MLB Last Man..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Veteran
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
You are My Brave Veteran Soldier Eyes
The Veteran Soul lives on always. Papa fought in the extreme cold. Memories of you and me. Stills his companion nightmares on battling..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Forever Soldier Friendship Love
A soldier heart guarding the gates of heaven. My brother. My best friend. Enough said. Embarking on angel duty. Enough said. Did you all hear What..
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Crossing borders, Part II
Beatty , NV
Several disabled veterans accompanied a group of Department of Mexico Legion members and members of the Pahrump Valley 4 Wheelers..
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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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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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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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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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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..
2,799 views
BASEBALL
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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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
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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