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The Bond
The body warm, The body cold, How is it we were told That he missed growing old? Who was he that we could not..
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OTHER
Alabama Legionnaire celebrates 100th birthday
Dixon Mills, AL
On Friday, April 15, 2016, Legionnaire David G. Lewis turned 100 years old. On April 16, he celebrated that milestone..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 457, Sunbury, Ohio
Sunbury, OH
American Legion Post 457 recently honored three of their World War II members with certificates thanking them for their service...
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HONOR GUARD
Honor guard is a privilege
White Sulphur Springs, MT
It has been a privilege and an honor as a member of The American Legion to provide military rites at..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Membership milestones
Miami, FL
Members of American Legion Post 346 in Miami are being recognized for continuous years of service. The most junior member..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
First black woman, post commander for Legion in Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
I love my post, Carson-Wilson-Rigney-Forrester-Shoemaker Post 1 in Tulsa, Okla. First, when I was struggling with the military to stay..
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LEGION RIDERS
Group riding means group sharing
Omaha, NE
The different chapters of the American Legion Riders in the Omaha, Neb., and Council Bluffs, Iowa, area try as much..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Route Step - one man's journey
New Braunfels, TX
I’m Kenneth B. “Brad” Henderson, veteran of the Cold War and Vietnam. I was on active duty but did not..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Our support of education and community
Saegertown, PA
Saegertown Memorial Post 205's essay winners for 2016 join a proud list from past years. Our support of educating students..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
One Name
Suffering and sacrifice, Deeply rooted scars, PTSD, the anger inside of me. Retreat and defeat, Imprisoned behind my own bars. I chased happiness but it..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Synepuxent Post 166 "Wall of Valor"
Ocean City, MD
The Wall of Valor This past year has seen a lot of changes to Synepuxent Post 166 at 2308 Philadelphia Ave.,..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Historic Letterkenny Chapel and Franklin County Veterans and 9/11 Memorial Park
Chambersburg, PA
I am an American Legion member with Burt J. Asper American Legion Post 46 in Chambersburg, Pa. My point in..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
San Diego post surpasses $75,000 in alternative holistic medical treatments
San Diego, CA
Dr. Christine Cronin, former U.S. Marine Corps captain and member of San Diego Post 731, approached the Post Executive Board..
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OTHER
You're invited to the D.C. Department Convention Luncheon
Washington, DC
The Washington, D.C., Department Convention will be held at the Bolling Air Force Base Officer’s Club. The luncheon on Saturday,..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
GI blanket party
It was a hot and humid at Ft. Polk, Louisiana, where I was doing Basic Training in the summer of..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Post sweet post
Leominster, MA
When I first became a member of The American Legion, I was a member without a post. One night when..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Bruckenthal-Cann Post 385 honors Eagle Scouts
Pembroke Pines, FL
On April 12, 2016, Boy Scout Troop 224 held its biannual Court of Honor. Three Eagle Scouts were recognized, and..
3,625 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Vietnam veterans tribute in Ohio
Parma, OH
On March 29, 2016, Post 572 of Parma, Ohio, hosted a tribute dinner to Vietnam veterans in the area. After..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Finding Private Lavis
Ashburnham, MA
I first heard of George Lavis when I was a little boy. One afternoon, as I sat at my aunt’s..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
"We the Kids" honors
Cottonwood, AZ
Following a flag disposal ceremony conducted by the students at the American Heritage Academy in Cottonwood, Ariz., are: (front row)..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 154 honors veteran educators in school district
Pflugerville, TX
Kerlin-Lyerly American Legion Post 154 presented a check for $500 during its April membership meeting at the Pflugerville Library on..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Memorial Day in Heaven
"I sure do wish that my Mom, Payton, Emily, Mike and Lynda could see how well I'm doing here.... ..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
TAPS
TAPS Deborah Robinson No other song will bring tears more quickly to an American’s eyes than TAPS. Although it is..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Pershing Square dedication
Ocean Springs, MS
Pershing Square in Ocean Springs was dedicated Saturday, April 9, 2016. Named after General John J. Pershing (1860-1948) ..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Remember Him
I remember him. My spitting image he was. From a toddler and lad- to when he shaved his “fuzz”. He went from trike to..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Post 216 performs Honor Guard at Great Lakes Cemetery
Milford, MI
On Saturday, April 2, 2016, Great Lakes National Cemetery hosted a Vietnam Era Veterans Commemoration Service, and Milford American Legion..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Post museum to highlight contributions to America's military history
Sag Harbor, NY
Photo courtesy of The Sag Harbor Express In Sag Harbor, N.Y., American Legion Post 388 is working to create a free..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Jon Allan Youngs' basic training experience
I made expert marksman in basic training.
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Little River American Legion Post 186 award
Little River, SC
On Tuesday, March 29, Little River (S.C.) American Legion Post 186 presented Frank Pollock with a certificate of appreciation and..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Post 186 hosts Brightwater Living Center veterans
Little River, SC
On Thursday, March 31, Little River, S.C., American Legion Post 186 hosted a group of veterans from the Brightwater Living..
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