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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..
2,823 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..
4,810 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Pledge
Every morning my students and I stand and face the American flag displayed at the front of the classroom. ..
3,210 views
OTHER
70 Years a Legionnaire – A Century of Life
Greenwood, ME
Photo Caption: Centenarian Leroy D. Day, of Jackson-Silver Post 68, Locke Mills, Maine, being congratulated on attaining 100 years of a worthy..
5,949 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Our most generous Poppy supporters
Seymour , CT
The Rychalsky Family of Seymour, Conn., has been recognized as Emil Senger Post 10's overall biggest donors of our annual Poppy..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Veteran's Memorial flagpole and stone
Seymour, CT
Stanley and Phyllis Jachimowski erected and donated this beautiful overlook in honor of our veterans. Located in French Memorial..
3,987 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Unserviceable Flags Ceremony
Cairo, GA
American Legion Post 122 of Cairo, Ga., held a ceremony for unserviceable flags. These flags were flown in honor of fallen..
4,302 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
El Centro hosts local police department appreciation luncheon
El Centro , CA
El Centro CA (21 May 2016) Boyce Aten American Legion Post 25 teamed up with the Imperial Valley VFW Post..
3,590 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Help for heroes
Las Vegas, NV
Each year, Paradise Post 149 partners with Walker Furniture to select 10 veterans in need of furniture. It can be..
2,920 views
OTHER
Please give me a name
Riverside, CA
Distinguished Legion Members: Not long ago I became involved with solving an intriguing mystery. I found it as a suggested post..
3,791 views
OTHER
Col. Terry K. Lindsey's story
Houston, TX
I attended the University of Houston in 1980 where I was contracted into the Army ROTC program for one year...
3,504 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Sherwood Eagle Scout creates an American flag drop box
Sherwood, OR
This is a story that appeared in the American Legion (Sherwood, Ore.) Post 56 July-August newsletter. "The Story Behind..
5,561 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
CSI or CIS television show
After viewing television series C.S.I. with Mark Harmon they continue to portray military and veterans as criminals and are profiting..
2,832 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Military family
Alamosa, CO
My family has a longtime military background. My father was career Air Force and his father career Army. My father..
3,523 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Pierce brothers
Henderson, NV
At the start of WWII my father, H.E.
Pierce, had three years in the Army Air Corps. His brothers..
3,569 views
OTHER
3rd Annual Unserviceable Flag Retirement Ceremony
Chula Vista, CA
American Legion Post 434 Honors Old Glory. Please visit our YouTube video at https://youtu.be/lURGktV7KzE.
4,045 views
DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT
The American Legion Extension Institute
THE AMERICAN LEGION EXTENSION INSTITUTE goes to the Department of California. The first class was held on June 24, 2016,..
4,036 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Support for a fallen sailor's young daughter
New Port Richey, FL
My younger brother lost his battle with cancer; it was never proven that he might have been exposed while on..
3,722 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Youth recognized for assistance to Post 66
Kennett, MO
Samuel T. Adams Post 66 in Kennett, Mo., recognized Scout groups and the Kennett High School Key Club for their..
4,200 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Poppies & Roses
Dear Editors, I wrote this poem in honor of those who have passed on due to the effects of exposure..
3,354 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Weekend to Remember
He is too modest to tell his story but he has given me permission to share with others. It..
3,259 views
OTHER
The son they never had, and lost
Haines City, FL
During WW2 my grandparents in Amarillo, Texas, opened their home to servicemembers in training in their area. Their favorite visitor..
2,621 views
LEGION RIDERS
The "Hot Shot"
Haines City, FL
I began riding in 1959 while in the Air Force serving in central France. Within three and a half..
2,804 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Forgotten Warriors
I am a ninety one year old veteran of WWII who feels that those of us who fought in the..
3,250 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Honoring WWII Vets
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3,152 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Eagle Scout Veterans Memorial dedication and Flag Day ceremony
Hollidaysburg, PA
A Veterans Memorial dedication and Flag Day ceremony were held at American Legion Park in Hollidaysburg, Pa., on Flag Day,..
5,085 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Post 96 hosts Flag Day disposal event
Belington, WV
By Sara Harris for The Inter-Mountain Elkins, WV Belington American Legion Post 96 and members of the community gathered on Tuesday, June..
3,779 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Control
Is it happening? is it coming? rush to my head pause. wait. pause. listen. blank/stop/blank/stop it's here its taking me heart racing vision…unclear pounding in..
2,640 views
OTHER
The best scout he ever had
Wellfleet, MA
I’m retired after serving 41 years in law enforcement (20 years NYPD, ending my career there as a lieutenant, then..
3,476 views
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