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After the Uniform: Navigating Life, Love, and Purpose
"After the Uniform: Navigating Life, Love, and Purpose" is a grounded, compassionate guide written by a veteran - for veterans..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'He made a believer of me'
Greenwood, AR
In 1966, I received my draft notice in the mail. My parents owned a small grocery store in Fort Smith,..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'One of the most defining experiences of my life'
LaGrange, OH
Patriotism has been ingrained in my family for generations. My great-grandfather fought in the Civil War, and my grandfather served..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
Traveled the oceans of the world
Skandia, MI
I went into the Navy because my father served in the Navy during World War II, in the Pacific theater...
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
In my father's footsteps
Swainsboro, GA
My dad was a gunner's mate second class who served on USS Major DE 796 during World War II. He..
323 views
LEGION RIDERS
American Legion Riders of Post 409 zoom down the road at Memorial Day Parade..
Fort Wayne, IN
American Legion Riders of Post 409, from Leo, Ind., honored our fallen comrades at the Waynedale Memorial Day 2025 Parade..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors volunteers with appreciation event
Peoria, AZ
On May 25 John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted its Family Volunteer Awards dinner and event. The commander..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Memorial Day
Peoria, AZ
On May 26, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Memorial Day. The Riders started at the local cemetery..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Hammondsport American Legion Memorial Day services
Hammondsport, NY
The Hammondsport American Legion held its annual Memorial Day services on May 26, 2025, starting at the Veteran’s Honor Roll..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Honor the fallen: Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Memorial Day program
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 26, 2025) – In honor of those men and women who lost their lives serving this..
678 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Wall of Honor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXkFZQofNUU
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'The Army found me'
Silver Lake, OH
I graduated high school in 1969. I had little direction or guidance for post high school. My guidance counselor thought..
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BE THE ONE
Fredrick Phillips Post 121
Council Grove, KS
Together With Veterans has been in existence for a little over four years (April 1, 2021) with a common goal..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Fred Brock Post 828, Auxiliary honor JROTC cadets, sponsor 20 for Texas Boys &..
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 21, 2025) – The American Legion is a strong supporter of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps..
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BOYS STATE
Department of Texas 20th District hosts Texas Boys State Orientation
San Antonio, TX
SANTONIO – (May 14, 2025) – The 20th District, Department of Texas, held orientation at Alamo Post 2 for more..
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BASEBALL
Post 218 Commander Mike Gomia played Legion Baseball
Middletown, OH
It was during the summers of 1963 to 1966, that Mike Gomia, commander of American Legion Post 218 in Middletown,..
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OTHER
World War II veteran turns 104
Massillon, OH
World War II veteran Denver Moore turned 104 as Massillon (Ohio) Post 221 stopped by to celebrate this wonderful birthday...
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OTHER
Nurses Appreciation Week
Massillon, OH
Massillon (Ohio) Post 221 celebrated Nurses Appreciation Week by visiting hospitals in the surrounding area and the VA clinic. Pictured..
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OTHER
Teacher Appreciation Week
Massillon, OH
During the first week of May, Massillon (Ohio) Post 221 visits the local high schools and middle schools for Teacher..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
National Oratorical Contest candidate
Independence , KY
A BIG thank you to Hillsdale College for providing their campus again this year for the 2025 National Oratorical Contest...
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'A chance to see the world'
Little River, SC
I come from a long line of soldiers. My great-grandfather on my mother's side fought for the Union in the..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
Engineers Lead the Way!
Live Oak, FL
I always knew I was going to serve, even as a young boy. My dad was an ROTC officer briefly..
467 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
The nuclear option
DuPont, WA
Between poor grades from goofing off in high school and not knowing what I wanted to study, I decided there..
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OTHER
Two World War II veterans honored at Armed Forces Day
Bristol, CT
On May 16, two members of American Legion Post 2, both World War II veterans from Bristol, took part in..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Post 351 veterans cemetery flags
Holyoke, MA
I recently enjoyed the company of a young group of girls from the Holyoke Youth Cheerleaders. They were a big..
512 views
MEMORIAL DAY
Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Lexington , KY
Memorial Day 2025 will see the Man O'War Post 8 (Lexington, Ky.) Honor Guard raising the colors and firing a..
624 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'What I needed to do'
Milwaukee, WI
I grew up a tail-end baby boomer, as the country was being run by the World War II generation and..
402 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
'We would do it all over again'
Lexington, TN
I joined the Army because it is what we did in our family. My four brothers and I spent a..
376 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'The person I am today'
Folsom, CA
In 1984, I had flunked out of college, was working a minimum-wage job, was dating a girl, and felt like..
405 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'The Army taught me respect'
Trout Lake, MI
I chose the Army because of my ancestors, who served from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam. The Army taught me..
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