Died on the Fourth of July
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Died on the Fourth of July

I have just published a book that honors the memory of men who died in Vietnam in the service of..
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“How Entrepreneurs Can Help Our Veterans"
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

“How Entrepreneurs Can Help Our Veterans"

Thousands of veterans are coming home from lengthy tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Bureau of Labor Statics..
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Memorial Day in Berryville, "a story worth telling"
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Memorial Day in Berryville, "a story worth telling"

Berryville, VA
Our town, Berryville, in Clarke County, Va., is typical of the small communities found in the rural areas of the..
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Till the Battle Has Been Won
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Till the Battle Has Been Won

Check out this soulful tribute to veterans, featuring original music written and performed on a volunteer basis by employees of..
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World War II gunner's story unites two families across the globe decades after death
FAMILY LEGACY

World War II gunner's story unites two families across the globe decades after death

Winfred, SD
William "Vern" Williams' niece and nephews and Uwe Carstens kneel beside his grave in Winfred, S.D. From left to right:..
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Legionnaires envisioning replica of Vietnam Memorial Wall in southwest Florida
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Legionnaires envisioning replica of Vietnam Memorial Wall in southwest Florida

Punta Gorda , FL
In 2013 a group of Vietnam veterans from southwest Florida discovered that a traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall was for sale..
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Florida Legionnaire continues to serve our nation, 72 years and counting
HONOR GUARD

Florida Legionnaire continues to serve our nation, 72 years and counting

Lady Lake, FL
American Legion member Vivian Abalon has been serving her country with honor for 72 years. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., on..
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OTHER

Post 434 brings a community together to honor our flag

Chula Vista, CA
Department of California American Legion Post 434 Commander Sherry Hill leads a special unserviceable flag retirement ceremony. http://youtu.be/n9NSZzXqlPo
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Town repurposes grain elevator to honor veterans
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Town repurposes grain elevator to honor veterans

Eagle Grove, IA
Making the landscape work double-time, residents of Eagle Grove, Iowa, will remember military sacrifice every time they pass through town...
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"Retreat, hell! We just got here."
OTHER

"Retreat, hell! We just got here."

Berryville, VA
America entered World War I to reinforce the battered French and British troops waging a desperate fight against Germany. On..
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Max Long picture
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Max Long picture

This picture of Max Long taken at our 2014 Pearl Harbor Day ceremony. Max is a 43 continuous years..
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FAMILY LEGACY

Why the military community gets upset with impostors

Deltona, FL
People ask why the military active, reserve, guard, veteran, retiree and their families get so upset with those who choose..
3,682 views
Shop With a Cop in Aberdeen
LEGION RIDERS

Shop With a Cop in Aberdeen

Aberdeen, MD
On Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in Aberdeen, Maryland, the American Legion Riders of the Bernard L. Tobin Post 128 and..
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Illinois Veterans Home Gets Needed Help
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Illinois Veterans Home Gets Needed Help

Sheridan, IL
The LaVerne W. Anderson American Legion Post 729 in Sheridan, Illinois, has annually supported the Veterans Home in LaSalle, Illinois...
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Battle of the Bulge veterans honored in song
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Battle of the Bulge veterans honored in song

Sanibel, FL
December 1944. The Ardennes region of Belgium, France and Luxembourg. The horrid, frigid weather had never been colder. Desperate men,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

He Didn't Die Alone

He Didn’t Die Alone By Earl A. Finn December 2014 My second-oldest brother, U.S. Marine Corporal Joseph Patrick Finn, was killed by a..
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In Kansas, post re-lights eternal flame honoring veterans
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS

In Kansas, post re-lights eternal flame honoring veterans

Lyndon, KS
On Nov. 11, the vision of past Legionnaires was realized when an eternal flame -extinguished for nearly 40 years -..
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Best Little Stories from WWI
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Best Little Stories from WWI

Behind the tangled alliances, feuding royals, and deadly battles are nearly 100 riveting true stories of the men and women..
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The Only Son (one short story of book trying to get publish)
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The Only Son (one short story of book trying to get publish)

The Only Son By Kay M. Massengill My story begins like every other story. It’s begins in a small farming community,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Destroyer Escort Sailors Association and the USS Slater DE766

The proud history of Destroyer Escorts started during WWI..
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Recruiting effort needs veterans’ voices for future success
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Recruiting effort needs veterans’ voices for future success

As veterans, I am sure you receive regular thanks for your service and often reflect, with pride, on your time..
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A Veteran's Day Memoir
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

A Veteran's Day Memoir

A Veteran's Day Memoir by George Cambanes November 11, 2014 As a veteran myself, I've always held the proposition that Veteran's Day was..
3,511 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

College Freshman

College Freshman by Tim Ramsey Mark is enrolled in my evening college reading class. This is his first semester. He began..
3,061 views
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS

Post 42 conducts flag disposal

Ocean Springs, MS
Emile Ladnier American Legion Post 42 of Ocean Springs, Miss., conducted a dignified disposal of unserviceable American flags this past..
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Pennsylvania boy helps veterans with combat injuries, earns congressional citation
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Pennsylvania boy helps veterans with combat injuries, earns congressional citation

Morgantown, PA
Photo courtesy of Linda Jacobs | Commander Roger Jacobs of American Legion Post 537 Morgantown, Alexander Hummel, Rep. Mark Gillen..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

College Freshman

College Freshman by Tim Ramsey Mark is enrolled in my evening college reading class. This is his first semester. He began..
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The reinvention of a proud soldier
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

The reinvention of a proud soldier

Milford, DE
John “Mac” McCormick spent his military career in the U.S. Air Force and Army, first as a broadcaster..
4,980 views
D-Day veterans able to receive sand from Normandy beaches
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

D-Day veterans able to receive sand from Normandy beaches

Bonita Springs, FL
Photos of Omaha Beach courtesy of John McWilliams For veterans who served on D-Day at the beaches of Normandy, France, sand..
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World War II vet remembers growing up with the Legion
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

World War II vet remembers growing up with the Legion

Ashler Village, CT
George H. Breuler joined The American Legion almost immediately upon discharge following World War II. He served at Utah Beach,..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

After 70 years, World War II's women vets get their due in Revere, Mass.

Revere, MA
Legionnaire Eileen Merullo was reading the names of the deceased at a Post 61 memorial service when it hit her:..
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