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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
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In 1967, I was a skinny, non-athletic kid, when I reported to the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center at..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Drill corporal selection
Upon completing basic training in 1982 at Fort Dix, N.J., I was selected to attend the United States Army Drill..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Gardens of Stone
Gardens..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Birthday at basic
I turned 21 during basic training at Fort Lewis, Wash. My drill instructor woke us up at 12 a.m., and..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
A trophy from basic training
My basic training was in 1965 at Fort Dix, N.J. I was pretty much in the front-running of my company...
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FAMILY LEGACY
Family members in the military
Clairton, PA
STEPFATHER: World War I OLDEST BROTHER: World War II SECOND BR0THER: Korea MYSELF: Vietnam SON: Desert Storm GRANDSON: Iran, Afghanistan
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Boot camp at Fort Dix, N.J.
My worst memory was nuclear, biological, chemical training.
The gas chamber—
I will never forget that. The best memory was the obstacle..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Crackers and jam at Parris Island, S.C.
Out in the field at Parris Island, S.C., I was starving when the drill instructor asked me, "Hey, Rosie, do..
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OTHER
‘I stand before you grateful’ - veterans of all generations celebrated and..
Bartelso, IL
There is something about military service which brings diverse members, even generations apart, closer together. This was evident in the words..
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VOLUNTEERING
Dover TN Good Samaritan Center Receives Donation from Dover Post 72 on November 18,..
Dover , TN
The Douglas M. Lyons, Dover Post 72, The American Legion, Department of Tennessee presented cash and checks totaling $651.00 to..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Son of WWII veteran connects histories of Iowans in 97th bomb group, 414th squadron
Larchwood, IA
Iowan Jim Bracewell joined the Army Air Corps in 1941, because his then-girlfriend Mildred said she would not be a..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Osborn family legacy stems from Revolutionary era
Shelby, MT
Revolutionary War Osborn family service began with Joshua Osborn who served his country when he enlisted in the Continental Army at..
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OTHER
Remembering a legendary horse
Arlington, VA
If you are old enough to remember that windy and biting cold day in November 1963, you will recall the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Hospital Dogs
Disclaimer The story you are about to read is pure fiction. Derived from an overactive imagination, research of animal ESP and..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri post receives permanent charter
Springfield, MO
On Nov. 7, 2015, Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri American Legion Post 1214 held its permanent charter ceremony and installation..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Thank You for Your Service
Thank You for Your Service I’m humbled by the folks that say “Thank you for your service” Some, just like me, went of..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion Post 449 honors police department
Brookfield, WI
The Brookfield Police Department received a special Outstanding Public Safety Award for 2015 from American Legion Post 449 on Nov...
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FAMILY LEGACY
World War II aviation electrical mechanic marches into eternity
Pennsauken, NJ
World War II veteran Private 1st Class Vincent R. Pagliaro marched into eternity on Nov. 9, 2015. He was 95,..
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VOLUNTEERING
Vets in the Classroom
LAS VEGAS, NV
Each year, Doris French Elementary School invites Veteran from Paradise Post 149 and other organizations, to join them for a..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
World War II pilot sculpts lifesize monument to recognize fallen airmen
Longmont, CO
Photo courtesy of LestWeForgetSculpture.org | Three figures from World War II veteran Fredric Arnold's "Lest We Forget" sculptural monument stand..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Operation Vegas Heroes
Las Vegas, NV
The American Legion Paradise Post 149 continues with Operation Vegas Heroes, a project they have been working for seven years...
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
An airman's time in service
Pocatello, ID
Right out of high school in 1967 I left home for the first time for the Air Force, Lackland Air..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Ocean Springs Post 42 to create Pershing Square
Ocean Springs, MS
Post 42 in Ocean Springs, Miss., is sponsoring a fundraising drive to create a Pershing Square honoring all living and..
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HONOR GUARD
Post 72 shines in veterans funeral details
Orem, UT
This is a copy of a Letter I sent to the commander of Post 72 Orem, Utah. Just wanted to..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
My good weather flags I fly
Pocatello, ID
The red, white and blue represents the millions that have given their life for our freedoms we enjoy today! My United..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
STONE PONY
This true story is being covered by a local Washington D.C. newspaper reporter. 65 year old US Army Vietnam Veteran..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Air Force Man
Air Force Man by Tim Ramsey My father was an Air Force man for twenty years. He served his country faithfully..
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OTHER
Knit, crochet, or quilt a blanket for veterans and their families in need of..
Washington Crossing, PA
I am an ambassador for a charity called "67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day" in the United States. We knit,..
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FAMILY LEGACY
My uncle: Col. Henry W. Steadman, USMC
Dallas, TX
Model Marine By Jim Brasher This is a story about a young man I knew during the Great Depression and the days,..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Visiting vets is also self-healing
Port Huron, MI
I have recently been volunteering with the hospice program "We Honor Vets" and have not only enjoyed the visits in..
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