In his 70s, Legionnaire earns black belt, beats cancer third time
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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..
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"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..
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"Walk in their Footsteps..." War Memorial Exhibit
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"Walk in their Footsteps..." War Memorial Exhibit

Crawfordsville, IN
Come join the Montgomery County Historical Society at Lane Place Nov. 6-25, 2015, and honor those who served throughout the..
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American Legion Post 555 Calls Bingo at VA Long Beach
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American Legion Post 555 Calls Bingo at VA Long Beach

Midway City, CA
MIDWAY CITY, Calif., Aug. 21, 2015 – “Call B-9” one veteran shouted. “No, call N-35,” yelled another. ..
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Fishing For Freedom
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Fishing For Freedom

Atlanta, GA
My name is Master Sergeant Patricia Baisden and I am a Bronze Star Afghanistan Disabled Veteran that served God, Country..
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A cry for help and a blessing received
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A cry for help and a blessing received

Atlanta, GA
Here is how two American Legion posts located in Atlanta and Dallas, Ga., combined their efforts to help a disabled..
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Memorial Park, Townsend, Mont.
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Memorial Park, Townsend, Mont.

Townsend, MT
Across from the County Court House is Memorial Park, to honor Broadwater County veterans who served in World War I,..
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West Coast may become home to one of the original Iwo Jima monuments
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West Coast may become home to one of the original Iwo Jima monuments

Corona del Mar, CA
Photo courtesy of Iwo Jima West Monument/Operation Home of the Brave | On May 22, Iwo Jima veterans gather about..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

1st NAVY SEALs

The stunning 2011 operation against Osama bin Laden put the Navy SEALs in the forefront of American lore. I’m sure..
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Post 1214 honors women veterans on Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
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Post 1214 honors women veterans on Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Springfield, MO
Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri Post 1214, a new American Legion post in Springfield, Mo., held a special ceremony on..
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The Epitome of a Blue Cap Legionnaire
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The Epitome of a Blue Cap Legionnaire

San Diego, CA
Tom Bradford, Chula Vista Post 434, Department of California, is presented a star as the 2015 22nd District "Legionnaire of..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Our Flag-My Flag

Ammon, ID
Our Flag-My Flag By Eleta Creutz Aug. 8, 2015 I stand with others, hand over my heart, saying joyously, “I..
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Purple Heart Monument in Freeland, Pa
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Purple Heart Monument in Freeland, Pa

Freeland, PA
This Purple Heart Monument was erected and dedicated by the Freeland, Pa., American Legion Post 473 and the Freeland, Pa.,..
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Memorial Day parade grand marshals feature women veterans
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Memorial Day parade grand marshals feature women veterans

Middleborough, MA
Michelle Hamilton and Mary Standish, Vietnam-era veterans and members of the Womens Memorial Committee, stand with the grand marshals of..
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Women veterans featured in Memorial Day parade
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Women veterans featured in Memorial Day parade

Middleborough, MA
Mary Standish, Senior Vice Commander, American Legion Post 64 carried the American flag in the Middleboro 2015 Memorial Day parade..
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Women Veterans Memorial in Middleborough, Mass.
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Women Veterans Memorial in Middleborough, Mass.

Middleborough, MA
Middleborough Veterans Agent Paul Provencher reached out to four women veterans to discuss the idea of having a memorial honoring..
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U.S. Air Force, 818th CDS, 461st Bomb Wing
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U.S. Air Force, 818th CDS, 461st Bomb Wing

Pittstown, NY
I was at Lincoln AFB from 1963 to 1965. I worked the ramp and the missile sites. Then I was..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Encounter at the Grave

Encounter at the grave I waited fifty years for this day. To be standing by your final resting place. I drove over six..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

OLD GLORY

OLD GLORY I’ve always been so proud to be The symbol of equality. I’ve stood for all that’s right and free And men lay..
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Tour of Honor documentary takes off
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Tour of Honor documentary takes off

Cambria, CA
Brothers Carlos and Kyle Plummer have been making movies together since about 2008. They said they started by producing backyard..
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My Three Sons, 1976 #MyUSFlag
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My Three Sons, 1976 #MyUSFlag

Milford, MI
This is how our sons dressed for the Bicentennial celebration of our nation.
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The Infantryman
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The Infantryman

Folks... I served in the Army from 1968-1970. I spent most of 1969 as a combat correspondent with the 1st..
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ALR 47 wins 2nd place
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ALR 47 wins 2nd place

Havre de Grace, MD
By Orlando A. Garcia, Captain (Retired), U.S. Army, ALR 47 President, Havre de Grace, Md. On the afternoon of July 5,..
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Paratrooper: My Life with the 101st Airborne Division
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Paratrooper: My Life with the 101st Airborne Division

Sample chapter from Paratrooper: My Life with the 101st Airborne Division. Operation Delawar By Michael B. Kitz-Miller April, 1964. I’m a squad..
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What my Daddy taught me about My Flag
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What my Daddy taught me about My Flag

Anniston, AL
I am Joanna Hill. I was raised by a Vietnam veteran named James I. McLeroy. My dad was my world..
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Van Nuys Post 193 receives award from local VA
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Van Nuys Post 193 receives award from local VA

North Hills, CA
American Legion Van Nuys Post 193 received the Distinguished Donors Honor – Bronze Award from the Sepulveda VA at the..
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Reserved Veterans Parking
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Reserved Veterans Parking

Re: Veterans Reserved Parking Signs My name is Melvin Savage and I am a Veteran of the Viet Nam War..
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Pennsylvania Post 790 shows support for member in Afghanistan
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Pennsylvania Post 790 shows support for member in Afghanistan

Legionnaires, Sons of the American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary and family members took time in July to pose for a photo..
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Independence Day with Tyler
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Independence Day with Tyler

Appleton, WI
Independence Day means so much to the United States. It is our declaration to independence and we celebrate with family,..
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New vet, old stories and Post 51
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New vet, old stories and Post 51

Whittier, CA
Below is a link to a podcast S3productions did with Dennis Knight of Whittier American Legion Post 51: www.blogtalkradio.com/s3production/2015/07/24/the-american-legion-post-51-with-mr-dennis-knight-sr On..
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