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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My service with the U.S. Army
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My service with the U.S. Army

North Richland Hills, TX
I entered active duty service with the U.S. Army in April 1980 at Fort McClellan, Ala., for basic training and..
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Don't Finish Third - A Cold War Story
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Don't Finish Third - A Cold War Story

This is a story that no one could write, save me. As an airman second class on an island of..
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National Purple Heart Hall of Honor gets revamped, shares more stories
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National Purple Heart Hall of Honor gets revamped, shares more stories

New Windsor, NY
Photo courtesy of Peter Bedrossian, program director at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor On Aug. 15, the National Purple..
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Winona (Minnesota) Legion Riders participate in parade
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Winona (Minnesota) Legion Riders participate in parade

Winona, MN
Winona (Minnesota) American Legion Riders took part in a parade for the senior citizens at the nursing home where several..
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Winona Riders stand flag line for grave rededication
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Winona Riders stand flag line for grave rededication

Winona , MN
The Winona American Legion Riders stood a flag line for Post 9 during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of..
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Fundraising concert for Post 434, Nixa, Mo.
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Fundraising concert for Post 434, Nixa, Mo.

Nixa, MO
A fundraising concert for the Nixa American Legion Post 434 was held recently. Some area businesses got together and put..
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World War II veteran "Bazooka" Joe Pietroforte recognized by Los Angeles City Council
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World War II veteran "Bazooka" Joe Pietroforte recognized by Los Angeles City Council

Van Nuys, CA
City Councilman Tom LaBonge recently presented Joe Pietroforte with an Official Proclamation from the City of Los Angeles, which recognized..
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World War II veteran "Bazooka" Joe Pietroforte receives "Silvi Award"
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World War II veteran "Bazooka" Joe Pietroforte receives "Silvi Award"

Van Nuys, CA
Joe Pietroforte, a longtime member of and chaplain for American Legion Van Nuys Post 193, was recently presented with the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

21 Guns

21 Guns My heart will shatter after each sound Each shot that rings out Another tear hits the ground Every time there's a shot..
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Civil War veteran gets headstone 92 years after his death
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Civil War veteran gets headstone 92 years after his death

Callaway, NE
The grave of Civil War veteran Francis Henry Lee Barnacassel finally got a headstone 92 years after his death, thanks..
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