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2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for veterans, including exacerbating mental health and substance abuse issues. Because of the..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Indiana Squadron 451 Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony
Michigan City, IN
For the second year, Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 451 from the Detachment of Indiana has hosted its..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A soldier's wife
A soldier’s wife I ain’t no Robert Springer. Don’t even want to be. His poetry was memorable Just like he was to me. Been asked..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Recognizing Rory Cooper on Armed Forces Day
In honor of Armed Forces Day on May 18, the National Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to celebrate inductee..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
A village of veteran organizations come together
Sugar Hill , GA
During this past winter, a veteran who had been living in their car for years contacted a Legion post for..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veteran to compete in a pageant
Ms. Beverly McLaughlin from Post 289 in Clarksville, Tenn., grew up in New Whiteland, Ind., and will compete in America's..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
One happy family
Sugar Hill , GA
In 2019, American Legion Post 127 in Sugar Hill, Ga., relocated to a new facility. The facility has a great..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Legion post adopts a cemetery
Sugar Hill, GA
In 2022, American Legion Post 127 in Georgia has a member whose son suddenly died on active duty. They were..
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BE THE ONE
Walking Off the War - Helping Heroes Heal
Cibolo, TX
Unresolved PTSD and moral injury are two of the leading factors contributing to veteran suicide. Even with all the good..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
100 years of good works and another 100 years begins!
Hortonville, WI
Hammond-Schmit American Legion Post 55 is celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2024. This is a huge milestone! The post has..
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VOLUNTEERING
Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation awards grant to the John E. Jacobs American Legion Post..
Leland, NC
The Board of Directors of the Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation commends the John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 for..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
John J. Morris Post 62 Sons of the American Legion host campout in Cottonwood,..
Peoria, AZ
In late April, the John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., hosted their campout in Cottonwood, Ariz., at Dead..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
West Hills Post 924 participates in High School Awards program
Coraopolis, PA
On May 1, 2024, American Legion West Hills Post 924 Vice Commander Frank Lubawy and Judge Advocate Eric Bryant presented..
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VOLUNTEERING
Legionnaires recognized during the USAG Humphreys ACS 2024 Volunteer of the Year Reception
Camp Humphreys, South Korea, OT
Legionnaires Daniel Melton and Charles Woods (former commander) of Paul E. Finn Memorial American Legion Post 37, South Korea, were..
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VOLUNTEERING
Legionnaire William Beatty selected as Military Retiree Volunteer of the Year for the Yongsan-Casey..
Seoul, South Korea, OT
During the recent Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony held at the Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan, South Korea, on April 30, 2024, Legionnaire..
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WWII STORY
United States Constabulary 1946-1952
Walnut Creek, CA
Very few people have heard of the U.S. Army Constabulary, even veterans. It has been largely overlooked by military historians...
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828 completes Store Front Grant Program
San Antonio, TX
In the fall of 2022, in support of the Fred Brock American Legion Post 828’s 75th Diamond Anniversary Celebration, the..
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BUDDY CHECKS
Raritan Post 23 visits veterans at assisted living facilities
Keyport, NJ
Members of Raritan Post 23 visited fellow veterans at assisted living facilities in the area. They reached out to check..
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OTHER
Playing of taps at D.C.'s World War I memorial to honor Lodi American Legion..
New Milford, NJ
Lodi, N.J., American Legion Post 136 Commander Francis Carrasco is humbled to announce that The Doughboy Foundation (doughboy.org), has chosen..
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BOYS STATE
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts first ever comedy night for Boys/Girls State
Peoria, AZ
On Sunday, April 28, 2024, the John J. Morris Post 62 hosted its first ever comedy night to raise money..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dinner with Dad
I escorted my father to the seventieth anniversary of his wartime Regimental reunion. He got to see and talk to..
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LEGION RIDERS
South Central Texas American Legion Riders (SCTX ALR) held their fourth annual Legacy Run..
Converse, TX
The South Central Texas American Legion Riders (SCTX ALR) held their fourth annual Legacy Run on April 12-13, 2024, hosted..
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WWII STORY
World War II veteran's journey ends 78 years later
Moulton, AL
On April 25, 2024, The American Legion Department of Alabama Division 1 posts and units came together to form a..
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VOLUNTEERING
Altona Post 390 joins Altona Lions Club Village officials and citizens in joint community..
Altona, IL
The Altona American Legion Ekstedt-Hurr Post 390, along with the Altona Lions Club, Altona village officials and citizens of Altona..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Women's Army Corps Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday
My mother, Clarice Sorenson Hutcheon, joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) at 20 years old. Her brother, Henry, died in..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
New Jersey's Sons of the American Legion run third annual "Cookies for Vets" project
East Orange and Lyons, NJ
“You guys sure are popular around here!” Latisha Eaves from the VA’s Center for Development and Civic Engagement exclaimed to..
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OTHER
SoCal Post 555 Auxiliary Comes to Aid of Veteran Fire Victim
Midway City, CA
When The American Legion Auxiliary in Midway City, Calif., learned that a veteran’s family had lost its home in a..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Post OK28, Okinawa, Japan, held their annual Ernie Pyle Memorial
Okinawa., Japan, OT
American Legion Post OK28, Okinawa, Japan, held their annual Ernie Pyle Memorial on April 20, 2024. The memorial was held..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Ala. Post 911 member celebrates 50 years as Legionnaire
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Ryan Winslow Post 911 A member of Ryan Winslow Post 911 was recognized during the March membership meeting..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Fred Brock Post 828 visible at The Taste of New Orleans
San Antonio, TX
To increase their visibility in the community and engage with veterans and their families, members of Fred Brock American Legion..
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