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American Legion Auxiliary President post 146 receives national honor
Oceanside, CA
Mary Pryor Thorsten, the 2 term President of the American Legion Auxiliary of post 146 in Oceanside, California received National..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Marlin Moore Post 133 Memorial Day ceremony
Palmetto Bay, FL
Our Memorial Day ceremony was a great success. Many members of the community came out to support our Legionnaires, and..
3,141 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Vietnam Convoy Trucker"
The book I wrote tells the story of my observations and my 319th Transportation Company's work during our Army Reserve..
3,645 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
The 143rd In Iraq
Middlefield, CT
This is the story of an Army National Guard Military Police Company deployed to western Baghdad in 2003/2004. The unit..
2,586 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Angel in my life
The book can be bought at Barnes And Nobles.
2,253 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Greenville, Texas, post helps local veteran
Greenville, TX
Recently a local veteran who had run into a problem with her Social Security needed assistance to pay her rent...
2,638 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
District 22 (CA) recognizes 4 Silver Brigades from Post 416 at department convention
Encinitas, CA
The Department of California recognized 4 Silver Brigades at their convention last month, all from District 22, in San Dieguito..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
FISHERS OF TROUT AND MAN
The new National Treasure designed to slow down the symptoms monster in our military/veterans and ease the symptoms of..
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LEGION RIDERS
Bradley named 2015 Rider of the Year
York, PA
American Legion Riders of District 7, Chapter 543, Red Lion, Pa., recognized 75-year-old Donald Bradley as Rider of the Year..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Patriotism island style
Dauphin Island, AL
Dauphin lsland Veterans’ Association On Dauphin lsland, Ala., there is a small but active Veterans’ Association. Our members consist of old..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
From an Old Veteran; A Man Holding Up a Sign; Flying for Fun
From an Old Veteran According to the Calendar I own It’s the Fourth day of July. It’s a date that means a..
2,274 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Great-granddaughter visits ancestor's hometown
Willoughby, OH
The City of Willoughby was first settled in 1798 by David Abbott near the mouth of the Chagrin River at..
4,206 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Pledge
Every morning my students and I stand and face the American flag displayed at the front of the classroom. ..
2,731 views
OTHER
70 Years a Legionnaire – A Century of Life
Greenwood, ME
Photo Caption: Centenarian Leroy D. Day, of Jackson-Silver Post 68, Locke Mills, Maine, being congratulated on attaining 100 years of a worthy..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Our most generous Poppy supporters
Seymour , CT
The Rychalsky Family of Seymour, Conn., has been recognized as Emil Senger Post 10's overall biggest donors of our annual Poppy..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Veteran's Memorial flagpole and stone
Seymour, CT
Stanley and Phyllis Jachimowski erected and donated this beautiful overlook in honor of our veterans. Located in French Memorial..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Unserviceable Flags Ceremony
Cairo, GA
American Legion Post 122 of Cairo, Ga., held a ceremony for unserviceable flags. These flags were flown in honor of fallen..
3,863 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
El Centro hosts local police department appreciation luncheon
El Centro , CA
El Centro CA (21 May 2016) Boyce Aten American Legion Post 25 teamed up with the Imperial Valley VFW Post..
2,873 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Help for heroes
Las Vegas, NV
Each year, Paradise Post 149 partners with Walker Furniture to select 10 veterans in need of furniture. It can be..
2,443 views
OTHER
Please give me a name
Riverside, CA
Distinguished Legion Members: Not long ago I became involved with solving an intriguing mystery. I found it as a suggested post..
3,264 views
OTHER
Col. Terry K. Lindsey's story
Houston, TX
I attended the University of Houston in 1980 where I was contracted into the Army ROTC program for one year...
2,782 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Sherwood Eagle Scout creates an American flag drop box
Sherwood, OR
This is a story that appeared in the American Legion (Sherwood, Ore.) Post 56 July-August newsletter. "The Story Behind..
4,966 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
CSI or CIS television show
After viewing television series C.S.I. with Mark Harmon they continue to portray military and veterans as criminals and are profiting..
2,376 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Military family
Alamosa, CO
My family has a longtime military background. My father was career Air Force and his father career Army. My father..
3,049 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Pierce brothers
Henderson, NV
At the start of WWII my father, H.E.
Pierce, had three years in the Army Air Corps. His brothers..
3,003 views
OTHER
3rd Annual Unserviceable Flag Retirement Ceremony
Chula Vista, CA
American Legion Post 434 Honors Old Glory. Please visit our YouTube video at https://youtu.be/lURGktV7KzE.
3,491 views
DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT
The American Legion Extension Institute
THE AMERICAN LEGION EXTENSION INSTITUTE goes to the Department of California. The first class was held on June 24, 2016,..
3,461 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Support for a fallen sailor's young daughter
New Port Richey, FL
My younger brother lost his battle with cancer; it was never proven that he might have been exposed while on..
3,220 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Youth recognized for assistance to Post 66
Kennett, MO
Samuel T. Adams Post 66 in Kennett, Mo., recognized Scout groups and the Kennett High School Key Club for their..
3,592 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Poppies & Roses
Dear Editors, I wrote this poem in honor of those who have passed on due to the effects of exposure..
2,799 views
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