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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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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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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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OTHER
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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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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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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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Manuel L. Quezon Post 603 awarded Department of California 2015-2016 Americanism James Fisk Award
Vallejo, CA
American Legion Manuel L. Quezon Post 603 awarded Department of California 2015-2016 Americanism James Fisk Award and installs its 2016-2017..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Lionheart: a Beauty & the Beast Retelling
In an attempt to pay off her family’s debts, Lula answers a Craigslist ad for a job opening at the..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Purple Heart City
Village of Palmetto Bay, FL
American Legion Marlin Moore Post 133, along with the mayor and a council member, proclaimed the Village of Palmetto Bay..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Welcome to Hillsboro, Mo.
Hillsboro, MO
Boy Scout Tyler Williams of Troop 547 in Hillsboro, Mo., earned the rank of Eagle Scout on July 21, 2016...
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Death in Habbaniyah and 2016 Politics
In those days, it seemed like everyday someone was killed. On the days that someone was not killed then..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Lest We Forget: Blue Lives Matter.
All..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Saltwater Cemetary
SALTWATER CEMETARY After thunderous explosions, sailors scream out in pain. Thoughts scramble, ricochet, prisms in the brain. Bodies in canvas, wrapped tight as..
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VOLUNTEERING
Oceanside, California post 146 Auxiliary President receives national recognition
Oceanside, CA
A long-time Oceanside resident, whose husband and father served in the Marine Corps, was picked as Navy Fisher House Volunteer..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 66 recognizes media and Boys State attendees
Kennett, MO
Members of Samuel T. Adams American Legion Post 66 in Kennett recognized members of the news media during their monthly..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Otho Morgan Post 17 hosts Helping Hands Jam
Greenville, TX
On July 29, 2016, the Otho Morgan American Legion post partnered with Mike Castleberry to host a Helping Hands Jam...
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
My most treasured flag
The Colony, TX
My father Jethro Clinton Triplett Jr. (JC) was Army and served in Japan 1956-1959. He passed this February and I..
3,872 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Reality check
Houston, MS
First mission, with the 101st, 594th T.C 106th Tbn. Was headed to Baghdad airport after we captured the city of..
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VOLUNTEERING
American Legion Auxiliary President post 146 receives national honor
Oceanside, CA
Mary Pryor Thorsten, the 2 term President of the American Legion Auxiliary of post 146 in Oceanside, California received National..
3,525 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Marlin Moore Post 133 Memorial Day ceremony
Palmetto Bay, FL
Our Memorial Day ceremony was a great success. Many members of the community came out to support our Legionnaires, and..
3,635 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Vietnam Convoy Trucker"
The book I wrote tells the story of my observations and my 319th Transportation Company's work during our Army Reserve..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
The 143rd In Iraq
Middlefield, CT
This is the story of an Army National Guard Military Police Company deployed to western Baghdad in 2003/2004. The unit..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Angel in my life
The book can be bought at Barnes And Nobles.
2,708 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Greenville, Texas, post helps local veteran
Greenville, TX
Recently a local veteran who had run into a problem with her Social Security needed assistance to pay her rent...
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
District 22 (CA) recognizes 4 Silver Brigades from Post 416 at department convention
Encinitas, CA
The Department of California recognized 4 Silver Brigades at their convention last month, all from District 22, in San Dieguito..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
FISHERS OF TROUT AND MAN
The new National Treasure designed to slow down the symptoms monster in our military/veterans and ease the symptoms of..
3,033 views
LEGION RIDERS
Bradley named 2015 Rider of the Year
York, PA
American Legion Riders of District 7, Chapter 543, Red Lion, Pa., recognized 75-year-old Donald Bradley as Rider of the Year..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Patriotism island style
Dauphin Island, AL
Dauphin lsland Veterans’ Association On Dauphin lsland, Ala., there is a small but active Veterans’ Association. Our members consist of old..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
From an Old Veteran; A Man Holding Up a Sign; Flying for Fun
From an Old Veteran According to the Calendar I own It’s the Fourth day of July. It’s a date that means a..
2,799 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Great-granddaughter visits ancestor's hometown
Willoughby, OH
The City of Willoughby was first settled in 1798 by David Abbott near the mouth of the Chagrin River at..
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