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Ya Don't Say!

Gun control to maintain power Say secret politicians in their tower You can’t blame Bloomberg or the rich For keeping up the “No..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Wisdom

I just read about this great new carrier It can’t even launch a British harrier A launching system designed for what The concept..
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Cloverdale, Ind., Boy Scouts perform flag retirement ceremony
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Cloverdale, Ind., Boy Scouts perform flag retirement ceremony

Cloverdale, IN
On Saturday, June 6, 2015, the 71st anniversary of D-Day, Cloverdale Boy Scout Troop 93 and Venture Crew 93 performed..
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Tough Guys
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Tough Guys

Tough Guys Deborah Robinson “Who woulda thought that shit could kill ya? It’s been thirty years and…what..
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Local veteran's flag display honors troops for 15th year
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Local veteran's flag display honors troops for 15th year

South Beloit, IL
SOUTH BELOIT (WIFR) -- As Americans we have many freedoms. On days like today we have the privilege of honoring..
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Memorial Day at Biloxi National Cemetery
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Memorial Day at Biloxi National Cemetery

Biloxi, MS
Memorial Day at Biloxi National Cemetery. God bless them all.
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We Must Never Forget
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We Must Never Forget

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Former sailor shares generations-long family military legacy
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Former sailor shares generations-long family military legacy

Fairbanks, AK
Photo | John Boulette stands in uniform in 1947. John Boulette is part of the third generation in his family to..
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Colonel uses his retirement ceremony to honor World War II veteran
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Colonel uses his retirement ceremony to honor World War II veteran

Colorado Springs, CO
As originally submitted by Major Glenn P. Richard II in January 2015, edited by Citizen Airman magazine and published in..
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Gallant Young Soldier
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Gallant Young Soldier

The Gallant Young Soldier" music video is an academic project as a tribute to WWII Veterans. Academic Production Produced, Directed and..
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Remembering the Fallen
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Remembering the Fallen

Poignant images, historical summaries, number of casualties, and memorials of gratitude, in each period of war, illustrate and reinforce the..
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Cherokee Co., Ala., Armed Forces Event

Centre, AL
The Cherokee Co. Alabama American Legion Post 62 would like to share our Armed Forces Day event. Post 62 co-hosted..
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A music video honoring those who serve or have served their country

Clearwater, FL
The music video is titled "Their Country Called" and it can be viewed at the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJbWbLZdVoQ The song..
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Memorial Day 2015 at Black Hills National Cemetery

Sturgis, SD
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Placing of the flags: Memorial Day 2015
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Placing of the flags: Memorial Day 2015

Grand Forks, ND
Retired Senior Master Sgt. Bob Greene, American Legion Post 6 commander, gives some quick instructions to a group of volunteers..
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Post 54 veteran John Heege selected as parade grand marshal
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Post 54 veteran John Heege selected as parade grand marshal

Freehold, NJ
On Monday, May 25, 2015, American Legion Post 54 was the lead-off unit in the 141st Memorial Day Parade in..
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Post 54 provides 21-gun salute prior to start of Memorial Day Parade
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Post 54 provides 21-gun salute prior to start of Memorial Day Parade

Freehold, NJ
On Monday, May 25, 2015, American Legion Post 54 was the lead-off unit in the 141st Memorial Day Parade in..
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American Legion Post 54 is lead unit for Memorial Day Parade
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American Legion Post 54 is lead unit for Memorial Day Parade

Freehold, NJ
On Monday, May 25, 2015, American Legion Post 54 was the lead-off unit in the 141st Memorial Day Parade in..
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Post 54 places flags on veterans' graves for Memorial Day
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Post 54 places flags on veterans' graves for Memorial Day

Freehold, NJ
On Saturday, May 23, 2015, the members of American Legion Post 54 of Freehold, N.J., along with SAL Squadron 54..
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American Legion memorial ceremony
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American Legion memorial ceremony

Metaline Falls, WA
For some, Memorial Day Weekend is a kickoff to summer fun. The American Legion used their holiday weekend to remind..
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Shot Down: The True Story Of Pilot Howard Snyder And The Crew Of The B-17 Susan Ruth
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Shot Down: The True Story Of Pilot Howard Snyder And The Crew Of The..

As Memorial Day approaches and we begin remembering those who gave their lives for our country, let’s look back at..
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Legionnaire Publishes Book
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Legionnaire Publishes Book

Matthew Davenport, a member of Legion Post 1981 in North Carolina, has written a new book, "First Over There," to..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

I am an American Soldier!

I Am An American Soldier! ..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

What the World Owes Me for My Experience in World War II

I am a veteran of World War II. I was a co-pilot on a B-17, and was in the 388th..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Legionnaires lead way through Veterans Court Program

Jupiter/Tequesta, FL
The Veterans Court in Palm Beach County, Florida, provides alternative programs to criminal sentencing, probation and diversion treatment for veterans..
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Hope Legion continues six-decade tradition
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Hope Legion continues six-decade tradition

Hope, IN
By Kirk Johannesen, johannesen@therepublic.com Assistant Managing Editor, The Republic (Columbus, Ind.) www.therepublic.com (May 21, 2015) Members of Hope American Legion Post 229 will..
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There should've been a piper
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There should've been a piper

Northfield Village, OH
Cpl. James P. Brock, U.S. Marine Corps, KIA Vietnam Dec. 10, 1965 http://irishamericanwarveterans.blogspot.com/2010/04/corporal-james-p-brock-usmc.html
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Honor
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Honor

Long Beach, CA
Paying honor this Memorial Day. Bill C. Snyder served a total of 42 years in the U.S. Navy, last rank..
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Learning young
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Learning young

Columbus, OH
My grandsons, Henry and Emmet Conaway, show their respect at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood Ill., on May 22,..
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U.S. Army family tradition
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U.S. Army family tradition

Exmore, VA
Cpl. Frederick Etz (my great uncle) served and died during World War I. 1st Lt. Edward Etz (infantry platoon leader) who..
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