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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Transatlantic love story: WWII veterans to celebrate 70 years of marriage
Conroe, TX
William Hastings joined the Army in 1942 to beat the draft. After training in the Army Air Corps and serving..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Marine proudly recalls service during World War II
Bowerston, OH
I was born, raised and educated in a small town in Ohio. I graduated from high school in June 1942...
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FAMILY LEGACY
Keeping a proud family military history alive
Blytheville, AR
My name is Michael Freligh and a proud member of American Legion Post 24 in Blytheville, Ark. Our family military..
3,544 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Hometown hero honored after 68 years
Florence, KY
To whom it may concern: My name is Norbert Lankheit, commander, Squadron 4 Florence Ky., and now also serving as SAL..
3,626 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Wisconsin town raises $250,000 to honor veterans
Bloomer, WI
The Wisconsin town of Bloomer may have less than 4,000 residents, but it came together to create a memorial that..
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San Diego 22nd District Inter-Post Membership Challenge
Vista, CA
During the 2012/13 membership year, San Diego Post 731 issued a membership challenge to Vista Post 365. The bet: "highest..
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Hampstead, Md., Post 200 to hold candlelight vigil for POW/MIAs
Hampstead, MD
On Friday, Sept. 20 beginning at 7 p.m., the Hampstead American Legion located at 4600 Legion Lane, Hampstead, Md., will..
3,910 views
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American Legion provides drop box for flags
Hiawatha, KS
Hiawatha, Kan. American Legion Homer White Post 66 Vice Commander Steve Winter is shown with the retired-flag drop box he..
4,893 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Elijah B. Hayes Post 168 recognizes 70-year member
Patterson, CA
Post 168 recently honored Marcel Chapuis for 70 years of Legion service at its installation of officers. A native of Salinas,..
3,943 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Paintings honor veterans at Minnesota cemetery
Little Falls, MN
The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery committal hall is getting a unique memorial: five 8-by-10-foot oil paintings representing the five different..
4,393 views
FAMILY LEGACY
The Bugler, 32nd Division, World War I
Oklahoma City, OK
In the summer of 1917, entering World War I was unavoidable by the United States. The German U-boat submarine assault..
5,911 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Army court reporter witnesses the Indian independence movement
Philadelphia, PA
At the tail-end of World War II, JAG court reporter Tom Hickey took a ship to India, a country at..
4,476 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Michigan family serves at home, abroad and as Legionnaires
St. Clair, MI
Barbara Lawrence Doerr met Jack more than 60 years ago - she had been a cadet nurse who graduated when..
4,067 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
'This is a real recruiter for the Legion'
Battle Creek, MI
After leaving the DEC meeting in Lansing for the drive back home to Battle Creek, I stopped at Eaton/Greenawalt-Flaherty Post..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Korean War medic risks life and limb to protect fellow soldiers
Cape May, NJ
As the battle for the T-Bone Hill area began in North Korea, former Staff Sgt. Patrick “King” Sbarra, who served..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Veterans work together to raise unique memorial, funds
Montrose, MI
What began as an artist's tribute to his late father-in-law, a Korean War POW, is growing into a community veterans..
3,851 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
80-year-old veteran still serving
Akron, OH
I enlisted into the U.S. Navy on my 17th birthday. I was sworn in at Columbus, Ohio, and received my..
4,145 views
FAMILY LEGACY
A remarkable continuation
Duxbury, MA
The following ran as an editorial in the July 24 Duxbury (Mass.) Clipper. The author is a longtime newspaper columnist..
3,547 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Ralph Bartels, World War II veteran
Lansing, IA
I was born in Maynard, Iowa, and graduated from Maynard High School. I enlisted in the U.S. Army on March..
5,164 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Vietnam veteran is finally home
Jasper, IN
I was born in Waukon, Iowa, and graduated from high school in my hometown of Lansing, Iowa. After completing air..
5,827 views
LEGION RIDERS
15th District Oratorical Contest 2013
Tampa, FL
The American Legion Department of Florida, 15th District, held its annual “High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – A Constitutional Speech..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
15th District attends Florida bill-signing
Tampa, FL
Several members of the 15th District (Tampa area) accompanied the Department of Florida commander in attendance at the Monday, July..
3,878 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Gardening in the South Pacific during WWII
West Lafayette, IN
By William Sabel I was instrumental in introducing watermelons to the natives on a lonely South..
4,415 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Unit 291 folds pocket flags for troops
Newport Beach, CA
Unit 291 Junior Auxiliary members got together on July 21, to prepare for the 491st Military Police Company's Deployment Ceremony..
3,568 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Greece American Legion Post 468 honored by Joint Chiefs of Staff
Rochester, NY
I am writing to tell you about what my post has started and been recognized for by Gen. Martin E..
5,437 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
60th anniversary of Korean War armistice
Freeland, PA
July 27 is a day when there will be no parades, no picnics, no speeches and no flags displayed. But..
3,882 views
HONOR GUARD
Honor Guard member still going strong at age 92
Princeton, IL
Eugene “Geno” Ballatti is 92 years young and still participates in Honor Guard duties for the American Legion Post 125..
3,818 views
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Post dedicates museum to the man behind its creation
Greenville, SC
The Cecil D. Buchanan American Legion Museum in Greenville, S.C., houses lots of artifacts - videos of World War II..
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Heritage Days Parade - Two Harbors, Minn.
Two Harbors, MN
The last time I can remember The American Legion in a Heritage Days Parade, I was 9 and a Junior..
4,952 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
WWII and Korea veterans honored at Post 291
Newport Beach, CA
Newport Harbor Post 291 honored our World War II and Korean War veteran members with a complimentary buffet luncheon. It..
5,194 views
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