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Extreme Leadership
"Extreme Leadership" is not a theoretical textbook or a glossy leadership manual - it is a boots-on-the-ground account of what..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Coast Guard birthday
Peoria, AZ
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored the Coast Guard's birthday. A beautiful and delicious cake was presented by..
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OTHER
Cresco Post 135 sends care packages to Iowa National Guard deployed to Middle East
Cresco, IA
We decided to send boxes to members in NG deployed. We obtained the name and address of local members and..
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GI BILL
Mr. Toad's wild ride through history, logistics, special education, IT and back again
San Antonio, TX
My service obligation ended in December 2003 after 10 years in the Navy as a cryptologic technician (interpretive) first class..
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OTHER
New York Erie County Fair Veterans Day, 8/10/2025
Buffalo, NY
Annual Veterans Day activities by the New York Erie County Fair: All Veterans, Auxiliary and SAL members admitted for free and..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
'Every battle and lesson learned was a parable'
Kaneohe, HI
I knew in my heart from early in my childhood that I’d serve in the military one day. My dad..
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OTHER
Celebrating 40 Years of compassion: The Shriners Chili Cook-Off at C.M. Joslin Post 618..
Willis, TX
In the heart of Willis, Texas, there stands a community of patriots with a passion for service and a legacy..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Mico, Texas, resident to join Audie L. Murphy Veterans’ Hospital VAVS Committee
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 13, 2025) – On Aug. 1, Jackie J. Mixon-Johnson, of Mico, Texas, was certified to serve..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Program donates 74th and 75th vehicles to veterans in need of transportation
Canton, GA
Today was a great day for our program as we were able to donate two gently used vehicles provided to..
439 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Boy Scout presents flag retirement box
Alvarado, TX
On Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, Boy Scout Ian Smith presented his local post with a beautiful box to be used..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Daddy's Invisible Ouchy
"Daddy's Invisible Ouchy" invites readers into the world of Beth, an insightful 8-year-old determined to help her father heal from..
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HONOR GUARD
Duty and honor: a call to serve the fallen
Nesbit, MS
Post 2022 (Olive Branch, Miss.) provided honors for a fallen USAF veteran earlier this year, on Jan. 9. The Air..
737 views
WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'Best decision I ever made'
Cape Girardeau,, MO
In 1987, I saw the TV commercial "Port of Call, Hong Kong," showing sailors running off a ship and experiencing..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'Thoughts of Jack Ryan danced through my head'
San Antonio, TX
I was 11 years old when I saw "Top Gun" in the theater in San Antonio, Texas, during the summer..
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OTHER
Lending a hand to Connecticut National Guard
Bristol, CT
Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2 of Bristol responded to a call for help from the Connecticut National Guard..
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POST TREASURES
John J. Morris Post 62 honors our Purple Heart veterans
Peoria, AZ
With Aug. 7 being Purple Heart Day, on Aug. 6 John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored our Purple..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dedication of Gladwin County Post 171 mural
On Aug. 3, 2025, Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 held a dedication event featuring the new mural on their..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
A busy Thursday
Lugoff, SC
Lugoff, S.C.,'s Larry Jeffers Post 195 had a busy Thursday this past July 31, when the post made donations to..
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VOLUNTEERING
Fred Brock Post 828 continues to support Back-to-School Jamboree
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 1, 2025) – Members of the Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 family, joined by numerous..
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OUR TRAVELS
Texas 3rd Division vice commander attends New San Antonio Mayor & City Council Reception
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (July 29, 2025) – The New San Antonio Mayor & City Council Reception, held at the InterContinental..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors life of longtime Rider Jerry Whisman
Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 3, John J. Morris Post 62 celebrated the life of longtime Rider and Army veteran Jerry "Ziggy" Whisman...
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors WWII veteran's dream as business of month
Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 2, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored a WWII veteran's dream as his Ace Hardware store..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Benjamin Conn as August veteran of the month
Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Army veteran and two-time MIA Benjamin Conn as August..
597 views
BE THE ONE
Suicide awareness walks
Rosedale, MD
My buddy, Sarge the service dog, and his handler, John Brouse, held the ninth annual Sarge's 22 walk in Merchantville,..
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USA 250 CHALLENGE
National Auxiliary leader gets involved in USA 250 Challenge
Winchendon, MA
The USA 250 Challenge caught my attention as I plowed through 60+ messages. As I read the information included..
729 views
LEGION RIDERS
American Legion Riders Hell to Paradise PTSD Awareness Ride
Commerce Township, MI
I recently had the privilege to be part of a PTSD awareness ride with the American Legion Riders, the "Hell..
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BASEBALL
Department of Texas hosts American Legion Baseball Banquet
Brenham, TX
BRENHAM, Texas – (July 23, 2025) – The American Legion Baseball Banquet is more than a simple end-of-season gathering; it..
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BOYS STATE
My Journey to Texas Boys State
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (July 26, 2025) – My journey with Texas Boys State began with the 20th District Texas Boys..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
After the storm
In the wake of the severe flooding that struck Central Texas shortly after the July 4 celebrations, two cornerstone veterans'..
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OTHER
Guam liberator
Bristol, CT
On July 21, Joe Caminiti was contacted by a reporter from Guam and informed he was being remembered as a..
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