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FAMILY LEGACY
Sprague family military history dates to Union Army
Plattsburgh, NY
My great-grandfather Samual Sprague served an enlistment in the Union Army, then another one for his married brother. My father Ralph..
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9/11/1814: Battle of Lake Champlain
Plattsburgh, NY
A little-known battle of the War of 1812 was on Lake Champlain near the small city of Plattsburgh, which was..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Pride, family and country
Merrimack, NH
I was taught to be respectful, honest and caring. Raised in a small New Hampshire town. We cared about our..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Vietnam tragedy
Lancaster, CA
Since I worked on the C-123s at Phan Rang, I knew most of the flight crews. I put me..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time, my life in uniform
North Bend, WA
My time in uniform predates my membership in The American Legion. My dad, a World War I Navy veteran, was..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Dessert Shield, Storm and Farewell
Red Lion, PA
I was commissioned May 19, 1973, and spent my time as a reservist on SADT/AT tours with..
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Junior Shooting Sports under way at Post 209
Colorado Springs, CO
American Legion Junior Shooting Sports at Centennial Post 209 began the fall semester on Sept. 9. The class was full and..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Military legacy of the Charley Family
Bishop, CA
Staff Sgt. (Gunny) Benjamin Charley Sr. Honorable discharge (retired) World War II and South Korea (Rifleman and other MOS-combat veteran-VA rated-100 percent..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Family legacy
Oakland, TN
I am a retired SGM with more than 27 years served; I retired in 1995. My uncles served during World..
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Lingering POW issue
Arroyo Grande, CA
In 1971 or 1972 the prime minister of Sweden (Olof Palme), in a speech at the National Press Club in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Controlled substance
I am a member of The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the Paralyzed Veterans of America...
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American Veterans Traveling Tribute appearing in New Jersey
Bridgewater, NJ
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute and Traveling Wall will once again visit the Somerset County Park Commission’s North Branch Park/County..
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LEGION RIDERS
Chapter 684 provides escort for War on Terror memorial exhibit
Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest is a relatively small California high desert city that is tucked away in the Indian Wells Valley, with a..
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Vietnam's Playground
Whittier, NC
Lost my brother Nick last March to cancer, we both served, Nick was a Seabee. Wrote a story in his..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Wall of Honor
Johnston, OH
On Aug. 22, 2015, Johnston, Ohio, Post 254 had a huge day. We dedicated our new memorial, celebrated Purple Heart..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Hurricane Katrina song
Ocean Springs, MS
A great-granddaughter of a Medal of Honor recipient remembers Hurricane Katrina that struck the Mississippi coast on Aug. 29, 2005:..
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FAMILY LEGACY
A tribute to Lt. Gen. Jonathan O. Seaman
Ocean Springs, MS
A Tribute to Lt. Gen. Jonathan O. Seaman, West Point '34, World War II and Vietnam veteran: Vietnam 50th..
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VOLUNTEERING
WWII group from Kansas enjoys Honor Flight reunion
Hiawatha, KS
Recently American Legion Post #66 of Hiawatha, KS was the host of a reunion for several local World War II..
3,907 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A pilot's story from World War II
Topsfield, MA
On Sept. 21, 1945, about three weeks after VJ Day, I was a pilot on the USS Ranger, a pre-war..
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Homer White Post 66 Annual Scholarship Dinner
Hiawatha, KS
On Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, the American Legion Post 66 Honor Guard hosted a dinner for scholarship recipients and family..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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
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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VOLUNTEERING
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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WHY I LOVE MY POST
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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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
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..
3,744 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
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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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
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
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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