PACT Act event in western North Carolina
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PACT Act event in western North Carolina

Cherokee, NC
A presumptive disability claims event hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, in partnership with the VA Office of..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Archwell Heath with Americanism Award
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Archwell Heath with Americanism Award

Peoria, AZ
In July John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Archwell Health with their Americanism Award for their support of..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors veteran of the month Walter Scorobogaty
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors veteran of the month Walter Scorobogaty

Peoria, AZ
On July 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored their veteran of the month. Done every month, the..
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Larson-Torgerson Post 169 (Amery, Wis.) observes 105th anniversary
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Larson-Torgerson Post 169 (Amery, Wis.) observes 105th anniversary

Members of Larson-Torgerson Post 169 gather to commemorate their 105th anniversary in Amery, Wis. Chartered by Dr. Perry Gentz and..
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Post 58 donates to Oklahoma sports museum
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Post 58 donates to Oklahoma sports museum

Guthrie, OK
American Legion LeBron Post 58 (Guthrie, Okla.), represented by 2nd Vice Commander Doug Westbrook, presents a monetary donation to Richard..
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Honor Park
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Honor Park

Guthrie, OK
Guthrie, Okla., has a Veterans Memorial in Honor Park. Veterans and their loved ones purchase brick pavers to honor those..
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Korean recognition ceremony
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Korean recognition ceremony

Guthrie, OK
LeBron American Legion Post 58 (Guthrie, Okla.) Commander Kim Vincent, and Jaeho Yi, Korean American Association, honored Wiley Luttrell for..
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John J. Morris Post 62 partners to provide free food to veterans
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John J. Morris Post 62 partners to provide free food to veterans

Peoria, AZ
On June 29 John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) partnered with Borderlands Produce on Wheels With-Out Waste to offer..
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Unionville (N.C.) Fourth of July Parade 2024
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Unionville (N.C.) Fourth of July Parade 2024

Monroe, NC
Sam F. Keziah Unionville American Legion Post 535 had the honors of raising the colors at the Unionville community center..
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North Carolina District 17 Jr. Golf Tournament
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North Carolina District 17 Jr. Golf Tournament

Monroe, NC
https://american-legion-district-17-junior-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/ Dedicated to enriching the lives of veterans, their family members and the youth in our community through the camaraderie and..
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John J. Morris Post 62 brings the arts across families
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John J. Morris Post 62 brings the arts across families

Peoria, AZ
In late June, Valley Arts and Education hosted a paint class at John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz...
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John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates winning Bieri Award at department convention
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John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates winning Bieri Award at department convention

Peoria, AZ
In late June, the John J. Morris Post 62 Auxiliary won the Richard H. Bieri Memorial Award at the department..
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American flag talk to first-graders

Ocean Springs, MS
I enjoyed, as a member of American Legion Post 42 in Ocean Springs, Miss., giving a 20-minute talk on the..
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Biloxi, Miss., is a city of love
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Biloxi, Miss., is a city of love

Ocean Springs, MS
Bishop Kihneman blesses the Mercy Cross Center for Homeless in 2024 Dick Eckert is a member of St. Alphonsus Parish and..
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Bayou Liberty Post 374 holds golf volunteer/sponsor appreciation dinner
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Bayou Liberty Post 374 holds golf volunteer/sponsor appreciation dinner

Slidell, LA
On June 30, Bayou Liberty Post 374 - located at 2233 Carey St., Slidell, La. - held its annual fundraiser..
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John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates Army birthday
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John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates Army birthday

Peoria, AZ
In honor of the Army's birthday, John J. Morris Post 62 celebrated with a cake and ceremony. The Auxiliary bakes..
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American Legion Post 42 in Mississippi distributing poppies
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American Legion Post 42 in Mississippi distributing poppies

Ocean Springs, MS
Past Post 42 commanders (left to right) Sandra Reid, Brinda Smith, Robert Endt and Ed Wise. On Sept. 27, 1920,..
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A grand welcome to the "Other Washington"
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A grand welcome to the "Other Washington"

North Bend and Forks, WA
Post 79 officers continued a great annual tradition in welcoming the first two of seven Warrior Expedition Great American Railroad..
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Moon Township 4th of July Ceremony
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Moon Township 4th of July Ceremony

Coraopolis, PA
Post 924 members Cairns, Lubawy, Lindsay and Marchetti, along with Unit 924 Auxiliary members Cairns, Rasbach and VFW Auxiliary member..
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San Antonio WWII veteran awarded France’s highest honor
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San Antonio WWII veteran awarded France’s highest honor

San Antonio, TX
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (July 3, 2024) – During a ceremony held at the Fort Sam Houston..
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Larry Jeffers Post 195 gives to Fisher House
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Larry Jeffers Post 195 gives to Fisher House

Lugoff, SC
On Monday, June 24, Larry Jeffers Post 195 of Lugoff, S.C., was extended a tour of the Fisher House on..
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Clarksville CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 holds annual elections

Clarksville, TN
In June, the Post 289 executive committee members were elected for 2024-2025. The post leadership committee formally meets monthly to..
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Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The old saying, “Better late than never,” certainly applies to the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which officially opened in June...
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Clarksville American Legion Post 289 flag retirement ceremony
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Clarksville American Legion Post 289 flag retirement ceremony

Clarksville, TN
Command Sgt. Maj. Gary W. Crisp American Legion Post 289 in Clarksville, Tenn., hosted its first annual American Flag retirement..
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Flag Day
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Flag Day

Bristol, CT
On June 9, 2024, the Elks Lodge 1010 of Bristol, Ct., held their annual Flag Day event to honor the..
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Wife Quilt
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Wife Quilt

Bristol, CT
American Legion Post 2 presented a quilt, made by a quilter in Maine, to Gerry Caminiti, wife of 78 years..
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2024 Memorial Day
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2024 Memorial Day

Bristol, CT
On the morning of Memorial Day, the Bristol Veterans Council unveiled a new POW/MIA monument in Memorial Boulevard Park. The..
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Way Out West Post 492's baseball team
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Way Out West Post 492's baseball team

San Diego, CA
Way out west in Southern California, San Diego Downtown Post 492 is alive and well. Like all American Legion posts,..
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Retired Marine Award
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Retired Marine Award

Woodstock, VA
Past commander of American Legion Post 199 and past director of Post 199's Legion Riders, Ken Moneagle (left), presents retired..
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Fourth of July: birth of a nation

Evanston , IL
As many of you know, the birth of our nation is celebrated on July 4. We celebrate July 4 with..
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