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Bristol, CT
American Legion Post 209 created and donated a banner to 100-year-old Iwo Jima survivor Joe Caminiti in honor of his..
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Three World War II veterans from Post 2 honored
Bristol, CT
On May 19, the State of Connecticut held a Living World War II Veterans Recognition Day at the State Armory..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
'Why are you taking the easy way out?'
White Haven, PA
During my senior year in high school in 1977, I was on the verge of enlisting in the Army --..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
'A Marine until I die'
North Mankato, MN
My high school did not invite the Marine recruiter to Career Day, so I called and set up an appointment...
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
A long history of service
Redondo Beach, CA
I grew up outside of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Lots of my high school classmates were children of Marines...
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Peoria High School with Americanism Award
Peoria, AZ
On June 2, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Peoria High School with the Americanism Award. The oldest..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Memorial Day
American Legion Post 15 (Dade City, Fla.) held a Memorial Day ceremony for the community, its supporters, members and area..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
District 4 represents American Legion at Memorial Day Ceremony in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Rincon, Puerto Rico
During Memorial Day, American Legion (Puerto Rico) District 4 gathered to pay tribute to those men and women who offered..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
Why I chose the Navy (and the Marines, and the Army)
Little Falls, MN
At 74, my memories of why I joined the military are somewhat foggy. However, I do remember at 13 telling..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Thomas Hauf as June Veteran of the Month
Peoria, AZ
On June 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Navy veteran Thomas Hauf as Veteran of the Month...
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 installs officers for new year
Peoria, AZ
On May 28 John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) held a ceremony to install new officers, with the Auxiliary..
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BOYS STATE
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts District 11 dinner and fundraiser for Boys State
Peoria, AZ
On May 28, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted a dinner and fundraiser for District 11 for Boys..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'I wanted to serve to give back'
Virginia Beach, VA
I came to the United States at 10 years old. My father became a U.S. citizen after Hawaii became a..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'What do we need journalists on ships for?'
Indianapolis, IN
It was pretty simple for me. I was a writer, and I wanted to do that for the military. I..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Post 67 (Rincón, Inc., Puerto Rico) supporting children, youth soccer team
Rincon, Puerto Rico
On June 1, 2025, American Legion Post 67 (Rincón Inc.) took time during their monthly meeting to recognize and donate..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Flag Day retirement
Cresco, IA
Cresco (Iowa) Post 135 will have two ceremonies this year, in Lime Springs and Cresco. There will be free flags..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'Some of the best years of my life'
Tustin, MI
I was a senior in high school in the winter of 1974. I knew I wasn’t going to college and..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
Four years, three ships
Napa, CA
It was July 1968. The Tet Offensive had occurred in January. I had just graduated from high school and did..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Student-Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny
Being a student-athlete is a demanding and challenging task. They are busy with classes, studying, practices, games, workout sessions and..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Post 21 Warriors defy the storm to honor the fallen on Memorial Day
The Colony, TX
In the early hours of Memorial Day 2025, severe weather swept through North Texas. But for the Post 21 Warriors,..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'I would do it all over again'
St. Johnsbury, VT
After graduating from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1957, I spent six months living with a friend and his family..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
From USS Midway to weekends at Waikiki Beach
Lincoln, DE
The year was 1970. I was set to graduate from high school in western Massachusetts at age 17, with no..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day Parade at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN
The 2025 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony took place at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind...
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial Day ceremony at Post 84, Toa Baja City, Puerto Rico
Toa Baja
Last Sunday (May 25, 2025) our post commemorated our fallen brothers- and sisters-in-arms with a very special event that involved..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'So many memories I cherish'
Berkeley Springs, WV
My father became a U.S. citizen on Ellis Island in 1923 after leaving Ireland due to his involvement in the..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
American Legion Post 241 promotes a spirit of patriotism
Fort Wayne, IN
Waynedale, a suburb of Fort Wayne, Ind., kicked off the 2025 Memorial Day Parade. The parade began at 9 am..
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HONOR GUARD
American Legion Post 241 performs Memorial Day Ceremony
Fort Wayne, IN
The American Legion Post 241 Honor Guard performed a Memorial Day ceremony at Prairie Grove Cemetery. The event took..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Members of SAL Squadron 241 participate in Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Fort Wayne, IN
Waynedale, a suburb of Fort Wayne, Ind., kicked off the 2025 Memorial Day Parade. It began at 9 am EDT..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
Continuing a family tradition
Walhalla, SC
I have always had an interest in aviation. For that reason, I thought I would join the Air Force. My..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'I wanted to see the world'
Fayetteville, NC
I joined the Navy for several reasons. I was raised by a hardcore lifer Army paratrooper who reached command sergeant..
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