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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
World War II veteran awarded the French Legion of Honor
New Castle, IN
Carl R. Crisp, a New Castle resident and a veteran of the Army Air Corps in World War II, was..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dishonoring the Honorable
This book exposes the CORRUPTION and RED TAPE at the DVA. Hopfully my 21 years experience will help veterans in..
3,113 views
OTHER
Book addresses POW's struggle
Alexandria, VA
The tough issues that The American Legion faces today in helping returning veterans with severe injuries and emotional trauma are..
3,441 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Welcome home, Vietnam veterans
Mesa, AZ
Forty years after the end of the Vietnam War our veterans from that terrible conflict are to be celebrated for..
3,404 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
EXCITEMENT! Shot At And Missed
I have recently published my new book, EXCITEMENT! Shot At And Missed (Tate Publishing), remembrances of my brother, Sgt. Ken..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
AGENT ORANGE ON GUAM
I personally handled the Agent Orange herbicides drums and 50 lbs bags of powdered silvex, mixed by hand and power..
3,587 views
FAMILY LEGACY
My dad was a WW I veteran
Flushing, NY
My dad, Arthur W. Farash, was drafted in the US Navy in 1917 in Newport, Rhode Island, and joined the..
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HONOR GUARD
Snoqualmie Valley Veterans Honor Guard
Snoqualmie, WA
Established in 2009, the Snoqualmie Valley Veterans Honor Guard made up of members of the Renton-Pickering Post 79, Department of..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Sprague family military history dates to Union Army
Plattsburgh, NY
My great-grandfather Samual Sprague served an enlistment in the Union Army, then another one for his married brother. My father Ralph..
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OTHER
9/11/1814: Battle of Lake Champlain
Plattsburgh, NY
A little-known battle of the War of 1812 was on Lake Champlain near the small city of Plattsburgh, which was..
2,956 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Pride, family and country
Merrimack, NH
I was taught to be respectful, honest and caring. Raised in a small New Hampshire town. We cared about our..
3,302 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Vietnam tragedy
Lancaster, CA
Since I worked on the C-123s at Phan Rang, I knew most of the flight crews. I put me..
3,126 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time, my life in uniform
North Bend, WA
My time in uniform predates my membership in The American Legion. My dad, a World War I Navy veteran, was..
4,429 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Dessert Shield, Storm and Farewell
Red Lion, PA
I was commissioned May 19, 1973, and spent my time as a reservist on SADT/AT tours with..
2,670 views
OTHER
Junior Shooting Sports under way at Post 209
Colorado Springs, CO
American Legion Junior Shooting Sports at Centennial Post 209 began the fall semester on Sept. 9. The class was full and..
3,180 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Military legacy of the Charley Family
Bishop, CA
Staff Sgt. (Gunny) Benjamin Charley Sr. Honorable discharge (retired) World War II and South Korea (Rifleman and other MOS-combat veteran-VA rated-100 percent..
2,723 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Family legacy
Oakland, TN
I am a retired SGM with more than 27 years served; I retired in 1995. My uncles served during World..
2,637 views
OTHER
Lingering POW issue
Arroyo Grande, CA
In 1971 or 1972 the prime minister of Sweden (Olof Palme), in a speech at the National Press Club in..
2,486 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Controlled substance
I am a member of The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the Paralyzed Veterans of America...
2,650 views
OTHER
American Veterans Traveling Tribute appearing in New Jersey
Bridgewater, NJ
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute and Traveling Wall will once again visit the Somerset County Park Commission’s North Branch Park/County..
3,495 views
LEGION RIDERS
Chapter 684 provides escort for War on Terror memorial exhibit
Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest is a relatively small California high desert city that is tucked away in the Indian Wells Valley, with a..
4,126 views
OTHER
Vietnam's Playground
Whittier, NC
Lost my brother Nick last March to cancer, we both served, Nick was a Seabee. Wrote a story in his..
3,757 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Wall of Honor
Johnston, OH
On Aug. 22, 2015, Johnston, Ohio, Post 254 had a huge day. We dedicated our new memorial, celebrated Purple Heart..
3,319 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Hurricane Katrina song
Ocean Springs, MS
A great-granddaughter of a Medal of Honor recipient remembers Hurricane Katrina that struck the Mississippi coast on Aug. 29, 2005:..
2,900 views
FAMILY LEGACY
A tribute to Lt. Gen. Jonathan O. Seaman
Ocean Springs, MS
A Tribute to Lt. Gen. Jonathan O. Seaman, West Point '34, World War II and Vietnam veteran: Vietnam 50th..
3,113 views
VOLUNTEERING
WWII group from Kansas enjoys Honor Flight reunion
Hiawatha, KS
Recently American Legion Post #66 of Hiawatha, KS was the host of a reunion for several local World War II..
3,554 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A pilot's story from World War II
Topsfield, MA
On Sept. 21, 1945, about three weeks after VJ Day, I was a pilot on the USS Ranger, a pre-war..
3,633 views
OTHER
Homer White Post 66 Annual Scholarship Dinner
Hiawatha, KS
On Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, the American Legion Post 66 Honor Guard hosted a dinner for scholarship recipients and family..
3,274 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
In his 70s, Legionnaire earns black belt, beats cancer third time
Monticello, MN
About five years ago, Legionnaire Ray Dinius embarked on one of his greatest adventures yet, and he claims it helped..
3,744 views
OTHER
"Every Hero Has a Story"
Natoma, KS
"Every Hero Has a Story" is scheduled for Labor Day, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the American..
2,818 views
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