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Helping to rebuild after Superstorm Sandy
South Amboy, NJ
The South Amboy American Legion post needs help to rebuild its building that was destroyed during Superstorm Sandy. Please take..
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HONOR GUARD
Honoring our falling comrade
Hughson, CA
Honor Guard services for Doug Severin (Korean War), by The Air Force Honor Guard Team. It took place at San..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Doctor at Bastogne
John T. Prior, MD was a medical officer trapped in Bastogne, Belgium with the 101st Airborne in December, 1944. This..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Mecklenburg County (Va.) Veterans Memorial
Clarksville, VA
This memorial is dedicated to all who gave their lives in service to their country from Mecklenburg County, Va., from..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in the U.S. Air Force
Kalispell, MT
After graduating from Grand Junction High School in June 1964, I received notification for induction physical in August. Considering all..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Family traces military history back to World War I
Nampa, ID
My great-uncle, Isaac Jacob (I.J.) Harvey, lies at rest beneath a simple, white cross in Arlington National Cemetery. He fell..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Our family tree is camouflaged
Petersburg, MI
I do genealogy, and my daughter always jokes and says our family tree is camouflaged. It is true that we..
3,580 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Monument Park memorial, Chicago
Chicago, IL
Every Veterans Day and Memorial Day, Edison Park Post 541 in Chicago holds an American Legion ceremony at Monument Park..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Edison Park Post 541 (Chicago) TV interview
Chicago, IL
In 2006 Edison Park Post 541 of Chicago was interviewed on public television. The interview was done live and a..
3,074 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Visit to Margraten
He forgot how to read. It wasn’t until later that he connected the cause — the shock of his uncle..
4,074 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Army topographic surveyor
Fairfield, OH
I served from October 1966 until October 1969 as a 82D20 topographic surveyor, with a 13-month tour in Korea with..
3,699 views
FAMILY LEGACY
All wars
Valatie, NY
My fourth-great-grandfather served as a captain of Connecticut volunteers during the French-Indian War. He participated in the Siege of Lewisboro,..
3,205 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Every branch!
Hurricane, WV
In the limited amount of family history I have delved into, I have found family members in every branch of..
3,043 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Legion Riders help remove wreaths from Great Lakes National Cemetery
Southfield, MI
On Saturday, Jan. 24, members of the American Legion Riders, Auxiliary, SAL, and post members of Frank Wendland Post 253,..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Generations that served/some who gave all
Riverhead, NY
Great-uncle: Frank Branigan, World War I, U.S. Army, killed in action in France. Second cousin: Roy Hydecker, World War II, U.S...
2,978 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Long line of Army
Phoenix, AZ
I had heard stories of my grandfather in World War I. My father and his brothers served in World War..
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FAMILY LEGACY
CW5 (ret.) James E. Revels Sr.
Columbia, SC
CW5 (ret.) James E. Revels served 37 years in the regular Army. His specialty was in logistics and he was..
3,942 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Time in uniform
Damascus, OR
Three years, 11 months, 6 days, U.S. Air Force. Thirty years, U.S. Navy Reserve. Retired with rank of captain; this..
3,190 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in the Marine Corps as a recruit becoming a Marine
Dallas, TX
The drill instructors made a big impression on me. The DIs wanted to find the weak links in the platoon..
2,599 views
FAMILY LEGACY
The Farrow family
Nokomis, FL
My name is John Farrow, and I am proud of my family and extended families' service to the USA. My..
3,167 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Lannings in the military
Xenia, OH
My father served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945 time as a medic; his brother John served during..
3,544 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Legion post helps a veteran in need take flight
Vista, CA
Decades ago, when I received a fateful call that my mother might not survive a critical surgery, my heart stopped...
4,193 views
SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
Keiser University partners with American Legion Post 183
Orlando, FL
Keiser University and American Legion Post 183 in Fern Park, Florida, worked together to bring a much needed asset to..
4,275 views
LEGION RIDERS
Oklahoma Riders have successful poker run
Ponca City, OK
Nearly 200 car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts turned out on Jan. 24 to participate in the seventh annual American Legion..
3,699 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Give your Parents a Standing Ovation by Dr Gybrilla Ballard-Blakes
This is a resource Guide for care giving, a must read.
3,777 views
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Legion hall represents 450 years of St. Augustine military history
St. Augustine, FL
By George Gardner, former mayor, St. Augustine In more than 450 years of continuous occupation since its founding Sept. 8, 1565,..
4,083 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Love and Sacrifice, a Story from the Heart of America
Time cannot dim the cherished thoughts of loved ones who have gone, Nor age those brave and gallant souls whose memories linger on; They..
4,423 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
World War II vet receives recognition from French 70 years after service
Cincinnati, OH
Frank Magrino had tried to enlist - his eyesight was too poor. But by 1943, the Army was calling his..
3,623 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
DEFCON 4 Korea, Land of the Morning Calm
Fiction Book about the dmz of South Korea, it's a short story but action packed from front to end.
3,694 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
'Unbroken' inspiration Louis Zamperini honored with monument in hometown
Olean, NY
The late World War II veteran, POW and Olympian Louis Zamperini is making headlines because of the box office success..
4,708 views
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