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Last Target Standing
Army veteran and author Jason Kasper releases his latest espionage thriller; a propulsive novel of international intrigue and heart-pounding military..
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100 MILES
Perfect finish
Pensacola, FL
I spent many of my 100 Miles for Hope walking through the Veterans Memorial Park in Pensacola.
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Navy veteran/retired FDNY firefighter honors 20th anniversary of 9/11 with new book
Sanford was active in the Navy from 1956-1958, serving on USS Vigil, and was in the Naval Reserve from 1958-1962...
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Serpent Papers
The Serpent Papers, a novel by Jeff Schnader, M.D., is the struggle of two best friends, one who goes to..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
American Legion Post 297 Centennial Celebration
Payne, OH
Reuben J. Smith American Legion Post 297 of Payne (Ohio) will be hosting a Centennial Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 11,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Only One
In August 1971, from my unit Company C 34th Engineer Battalion (Construction) in the Mekong Delta, I received orders to..
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OTHER
Post 81, Ripley, Miss.
Ripley, MS
We are doing a coloring contest for grades K-4 for Veterans Day. Winners will receive $20, runner-up $10 and honorable..
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BUDDY CHECKS
Buddy Checks are a team effort
Las Vegas, NV
Since the pandemic began, members from Paradise Post 149 and ALA Unit 149 in Las Vegas have been reaching out..
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OTHER
Reflections by Ophelia Beier, 9/11 Pentagon survivor
Palm Coast, FL
Reflections by Ophelia Beier 9/11/2021 Tuesday morning started off to be a beautiful morning. The sun was shining...
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope 2021 challenge
Luxemburg , WI
Nellie De Baker has completed the second 100 Miles for Hope challenge for the American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
CSU center works to recover remains of American WWII pilot in France
Fort Collins, CO
This year marks the 77th anniversary of the crash of an American bomber in northern France that occurred in the..
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WWII STORY
OUR WWII STORY: War diary of a shellback
Haledon, NJ
Leo Guabello Jr. submitted a diary of his father’s “from his Army-Air Force days during the Pacific campaign. It covers..
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WWII STORY
Warrior: Dennis Masa'ao Molintas
Baguio, OT
Commanding Officer, 66th Infantry Regiment, USAFIL-NL, World War II In a time when weapons were not of avail, the courage of..
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OTHER
World War II Air Force veteran returns to the sky
Lander, WY
Lander - On Sunday, Aug. 22, 96-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran and Post 33 member John Tribby had the opportunity..
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OTHER
Celebrating 102 years
Lander , WY
2021 marked the 102nd birthday of The American Legion. Legion posts across the nation gather together to celebrate the occasion...
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100 MILES
We did it!
Ionia, MI
My wife and I decided to take on the 100 Miles challenge. My wife Tammy did the challenge to support..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
The flag in a darkened room
Perrysburg, OH
When a school bus driver for the Tiffin City Schools in Tiffin, Ohio walked into the dark breakroom, the above..
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OTHER
Deadly S.N.A.F.U., Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C.
Downers Grove, IL
“Families impacted by the events will find his research invaluable. However, the story is compelling enough that any reader will..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Raising the flag
On June 9 at the Minnesota Twins/New York Yankees game, Denny Muchow from Lafayette (Minn.) Legion Post 300 was selected..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Romeoville (Ill.) American Legion Post 52 helping to build a brighter future for a..
Romeoville, IL
Romeoville (Ill.) American Legion post 52 has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to bring to fruition the Ray Holloway House,..
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100 MILES
Walking for the reward
Cambridge, MA
I have reached 900 miles a little after the one-year anniversary of my starting this challenge. What is the “reward”..
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BOYS STATE
Frisco City Council honors 2021 American Legion Post 178 Boys Statesmen
Frisco, TX
The 2021 Post 178 Texas Boy Statesmen were honored at the Frisco City Council meeting on Aug. 17, 2021. Larry..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Best Care in the Air, The Complete History of the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation..
The Best Care in the Air, The Complete History of the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron by TSgt Richard Childs and Col...
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
A gift to our fellow veterans
Las Vegas, NV
American Legion Paradise Post 149 was instrumental in the creation of the Las Vegas VA Fisher House, by creating the..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope
Venice, FL
Venice, Fla., Post 159 As of today, Aug. 17, 2021, I have walked 486 miles since April 1. I am..
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WOMEN VETERANS
First All Female Veteran Color Guard
CHERRYVILLE, NC
Members of American Legion Post 30 in Lincolnton NC has led parades in Lincolnton for many years. Recently we have..
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100 MILES
150 miles swimming
Murrieta, CA
On Friday, Aug. 13, I completed my personal goal of swimming 150 miles for the 2021 100 Miles for Hope..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Honoring veterans in Florida
Palm Bay , FL
PALM BAY, FL - American Legion Posts 117 and 394, along with the Palm Bay Police, have selected Officer Tanya..
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100 MILES
U.S. Army retiree, post second vice commander receives 100 Miles for Hope completion certificate/medal
Kent, WA
Chriss R. Moen, MSG, U.S. Army (retired), and second vice commander of Post 15 in Kent, Wash., walked the walk..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Purple Heart Trail dedicated
Middletown, RI
The State of Rhode Island officially proclaimed sections of Rt. 1 and RI 4 as the Purple Heart Trail. The event..
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