Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica allows Wisconsinites to see monument up close
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica allows Wisconsinites to see monument up close

DeForest, WI
Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Unger | Legionnaire Jeffrey Unger stands in front of the replica of the Tomb of the..
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Mickey

Buffalo, NY
Mickey Mickey was there on Utah Beach. The young may think of a shore on The Great Salt Lake. But it’s in France, below..
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Operation Honor Guard
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Operation Honor Guard

How did Operation Honor Guard come to be? First, you must know a little about Rich Darby. Rich and his..
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DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

12th Annual Motorcycle Run

The Crosslake-Fifty Lakes American Legion hosted the 12th Annual Motorcycle Run on Aug. 27. The Wounded Warriors-MN based in Crosslake,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

MY IMMIGRANT NIGHTINGALE

While I was at the VA Hospital, in Indianapolis, a week ago going through emergency surgery I had a nurse..
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Abandoned: MIA in Vietnam
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Abandoned: MIA in Vietnam

Review by retired US Navy Captain Richard Stratton {former Navy A-4 pilot and Vietnam War POW} on September 4, 2016 Format:..
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A Soldier's Home
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

A Soldier's Home

As Sgt. James Hurley fought for his country in Iraq, one of the world's largest lenders and their lawyers seized..
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22 Cross Memorial
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS

22 Cross Memorial

Port Townsend, WA
Volunteers of Marvin G. Shields Memorial Post 26 in Port Townsend, Wash., have constructed a 22 Cross Memorial to bring..
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We Were Soldiers Too: The Unknown Battle to Defend the Demilitarized Zone Against North Korea During the Cold War
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

We Were Soldiers Too: The Unknown Battle to Defend the Demilitarized Zone Against North..

Just Released! Book 3 of the Historical Documentary Series on the Cold War. (Military History) Order Now! The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)..
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We Were Soldiers Too: A Historical Look at Germany During the Cold War From the US Soldiers Who Served There (Volume 2)
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

We Were Soldiers Too: A Historical Look at Germany During the Cold War From..

The book received a Bronze Medal from the Nonfiction Authors Association. It was a Finalist for eBook of the..
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We Were Soldiers Too: Serving As A Reagan Soldier During The Cold War (Volume 1)
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

We Were Soldiers Too: Serving As A Reagan Soldier During The Cold War (Volume..

Finalist for Book of the Year Military Autobiography in 2015 A GRIPPING, TRUE STORY TOLD FROM THE FRONT LINES AS..
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Brown County Honor Guard and American Legion Post 66
HONOR GUARD

Brown County Honor Guard and American Legion Post 66

Hiawatha, KS
Left to right: Sydney Campbell, Kendra Overdick, Michael Shelly, Derek Richardson, Tyler Merz, Ernie Rowland, Anne Weingart, Mykah Barnes, McKenzie..
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Memorial Tribute from On Top of the World New York and New Jersey Club
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Memorial Tribute from On Top of the World New York and New Jersey Club

Clearwater , FL
New York-New Jersey Club pays tribute to our community veterans By Doug Kates, Editor, On Top of the World Newspaper On May..
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ALR Chapter 31 (Salinas, Calif.) Suicide Awareness Mission to Sturgis
LEGION RIDERS

ALR Chapter 31 (Salinas, Calif.) Suicide Awareness Mission to Sturgis

Salinas, CA
A 'bucket list' ride to Sturgis by three members of ALR Chapter 31 out of Salinas, Calif., was readily adapted..
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DeSoto County Veterans Park

Southaven, MS
Ten volunteers from Tennessee and Mississippi have combined their efforts to build a Veterans Park. Said individuals comprise a 7-member..
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American Legion to Host First Responders Recognition
SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS

American Legion to Host First Responders Recognition

Covina, CA
The American Legion Family at Charter Cove American Legion Post 755 in Covina is hosting a First Responders Recognition on..
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Where credit is due
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Where credit is due

Bolivar, MO
I believe it's time we honor all combat vets by drafting new legislation to create adequate awards for their service..
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VETERANS ANTI-SUICIDE BOOK- JUST RELEASED
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

VETERANS ANTI-SUICIDE BOOK- JUST RELEASED

Missoula, MT
Please go to www.poetryinmotions.org and get the just-released collection of poetry designed to thwart the suicide monster in our veteran..
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Unknown no more
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Unknown no more

Sayreville, NJ
The recent issue of the Legion magazine had an article about renewing WorId War I memorials; I think this may..
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Women veterans contribute to Quilts of Valor
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Women veterans contribute to Quilts of Valor

Springfield, MO
Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri American Legion Post 1214 showed their support for combat veterans in August 2016 by donating..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

The Good Deed

Davenport Center, NY
The Good Deed The canteen chaffed Jim’s weary butt as the equally weary company column plodded back to the reserve..
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Fundraiser nets $1,500 for Greenville Police Department
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Fundraiser nets $1,500 for Greenville Police Department

Greenville, TX
Otho Morgan Post 17 partnered with Mike Castleberry to host a “BACK THE BLUE” Helping Hands Jam on Aug. 19..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

The Redemptive Omelet

Davenport Center, NY
The Redemptive Omelet It was the hour before sundown in the mountains of Northern Italy when Private McCrae was killed instantly..
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Quilts for veterans
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Quilts for veterans

Lyons, NE
Nelsen Reveals Secret Quilt Project by Jamie Horter, Lyons Mirror-Sun LyonsNewspaper@gmail.com Lyons resident Jeannine Nelsen has been keeping a secret for the..
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Gretna, Neb., American Legion Riders raffle painting
LEGION RIDERS

Gretna, Neb., American Legion Riders raffle painting

Gretna, NE
The Gretna, Neb., American Legion Riders of Chapter 216 had a fundraiser where the money will be used for the..
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Displaying Old Glory on one of the tallest buildings in Miami
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Displaying Old Glory on one of the tallest buildings in Miami

Miami, FL
My name is Marco A. Gorrin, I am a member of American Legion Post 346 in Miami as well as..
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We Were Soldiers Too: A Historical Look at Germany During the Cold War From the US Soldiers Who Served There (Volume 2)
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

We Were Soldiers Too: A Historical Look at Germany During the Cold War From..

Ground zero for a nuclear war was just over an hour northeast of Frankfurt, Germany. The small town of Fulda..
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Fondest memory - lesson learned

Minier, IL
In basic training we had a big old first sergeant from Mississippi. He gathered us all together and told us..
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Otho Morgan Post 17 brings home awards
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Otho Morgan Post 17 brings home awards

Greenville, TX
The Otho Morgan American Legion post located in Greenville, Texas, supported many local programs in 2016. The support the post..
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Mural honors veterans in Bakersfield, Calif.
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Mural honors veterans in Bakersfield, Calif.

Bakersfield, CA
In Bakersfield, Calif., murals honoring veterans greet passersby in the streets. When it came time to rehab a Statue of..
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