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Fallen Angels

Its true, angels are real They reside in the souls Of brave men and women Whom risk their existence To defend our country’s liberty Charting..
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FAMILY LEGACY

Tennessee man recalls three generations of family service

Milan, TN
George Fain's friend Bobby Adams returned home from the Marines decked out with gear and a sharp, crisp green uniform...
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Five Legion posts develop county salute/assistance for veterans and families

Ashburn, VA
Loudoun County government, in partnership with five American Legion posts (Sterling Park, Ashburn, Leesburg, Purcellville and Middleburg], will unite with..
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Post 731 hosts San Diego's 22nd District leadership training course
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Post 731 hosts San Diego's 22nd District leadership training course

San Diego, CA
By resolution, The American Legion established the American Legion College program. The resolution also encourages each department to establish its own..
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World War II Sanitation Corps veteran takes Patriot Flight
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World War II Sanitation Corps veteran takes Patriot Flight

Troy, NY
At 96 years old, Sherwood Davies has a sharp memory and has seen a lot: Europe during World War II..
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America's tallest flag dedicated in Sheboygan, Wisc.
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America's tallest flag dedicated in Sheboygan, Wisc.

Sheboygan, WI
The "world's tallest tribute to freedom," is a 400-foot tall flagpole waving an American flag that's 7,200 square feet. The..
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Florida post honors two longtime Legionnaires
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Florida post honors two longtime Legionnaires

Lady Lake, FL
American Legion Post 347 in Florida recently celebrated anniversaries of two longtime Legionnaires, 60 years for Wendell Sherman and 50..
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Legion rallies community around new veterans memorial in Oxford, N.C.
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Legion rallies community around new veterans memorial in Oxford, N.C.

Oxford, NC
Veterans in Granville County, N.C., are now honored with a memorial thanks to Post 90 in Oxford, N.C. The Granville County,..
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A Veterans Day tribute to duty, honor and sacrifice
FAMILY LEGACY

A Veterans Day tribute to duty, honor and sacrifice

Mountaintop , PA
It’s been more than 13 years since the passing of my dad, John “Jack” Gothreau,..
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Our post loves a parade
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Our post loves a parade

Leesburg, FL
Our post has 85 members, and we are located in a 55+ mobile-home community in Leesburg, Fla. Being a small..
3,703 views
Chaplain Charlie Haig receives "Legion of Honor" award
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Chaplain Charlie Haig receives "Legion of Honor" award

Brookesville, FL
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (Brooksville, Fla.) approved a resolution commending Chaplain Charles Haig,..
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World War II vet remembers Normandy, Battle of the Bulge
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World War II vet remembers Normandy, Battle of the Bulge

Burnside, KY
Back in 1943 I turned 18 years old, which was just the right age for induction into the military service...
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Iowa Post 389 thinks up unique projects to promote patriotism
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Iowa Post 389 thinks up unique projects to promote patriotism

Anthon, IA
In Anthon, Iowa, a new Iwo Jima Memorial stands beside Post 389. Legionnaire Marvin Hansen served at Iwo Jima on..
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California Post 731 revitalization reaches milestone
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California Post 731 revitalization reaches milestone

San Diego, CA
Post 731 in San Diego recently took a long overdue formal step to support the charter application of its Auxiliary..
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At Hall of Honor, Afghanistan veteran will receive Purple Heart on Appreciation Day
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At Hall of Honor, Afghanistan veteran will receive Purple Heart on Appreciation Day

New Windsor, NY
Purple Heart Appreciation Day, Aug. 7, is a date to remember and honor those who have been wounded or killed..
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Celebrating 70 years of Legion membership
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Celebrating 70 years of Legion membership

Ottawa, OH
The Ottawa (Ohio) American Legion Post 63 recently celebrated the continuous membership of Andy Macke and Sidney Goodkin, who have..
4,153 views
Wisconsin district hosts 30th annual POW/MIA Silent March
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Wisconsin district hosts 30th annual POW/MIA Silent March

Lake Geneva, WI
The 1st District of the Wisconsin American Legion is comprised of 45 posts from five counties in..
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Veterans' Food Drive
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Veterans' Food Drive

Berryville, VA
The annual Clarke County Veterans’ July Food Drive was held during the month of July. The veterans of American Legion..
4,167 views
ATCHISON ELKS CLUB HONORS VETERAN
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ATCHISON ELKS CLUB HONORS VETERAN

Hiawatha, KS
The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Atchison Lodge #647, has awarded Levern Dunavan the prestigious “Veteran Volunteer of..
4,146 views
Fourth of July in small-town America
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Fourth of July in small-town America

Barbeau, MI
I save old, torn, worn-out American flags. Most years, my husband, Philip, and I bring the flags to..
3,995 views
Veterans appreciation event
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Veterans appreciation event

Orlando, FL
On Saturday, July 26, the Department of Florida Legion Riders chapters provided a motorcade escort for Department Commander Jay Conti..
3,829 views
Florida Post 385, Boy Scouts retire flags
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Florida Post 385, Boy Scouts retire flags

Pembroke Pines, FL
Boy Scout Troop 224, SW Ranches, Fla., conducted an American Flag Retirement Ceremony to honor the flags collected over the..
3,952 views
Legionnaires & WOTN pull together to pull pop tabs & help families at Ronald McDonald House
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Legionnaires & WOTN pull together to pull pop tabs & help families at Ronald..

Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., ND
(From left) Senior Airman Michael Murphy and Staff Sgt. Thomas Spencer from the 69th Reconnaissance Group hand bags and plastic..
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Legionnaires & WOTN pull together to pull pop tabs & help families at Ronald McDonald House
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Legionnaires & WOTN pull together to pull pop tabs & help families at Ronald..

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D, ND
by Staff Sgt. Luis Loza Gutierrez 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs 7/17/2014 - GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D -- The..
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Korean War veteran makes memorial to fallen comrades
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Korean War veteran makes memorial to fallen comrades

Carmichaels, PA
A Korean War veteran who wishes to remain anonymous still wishes to honor his fallen comrades with this beautiful monument...
3,875 views
Matt Urban, American hero
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Matt Urban, American hero

Monroe, MI
Every year a group of veterans from Monroe, Mich. (where Matt Urban grew up) go to Washington, D.C. on Veterans..
4,239 views
Purple Heart Memorial dedicated in Freeland, Pa.
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Purple Heart Memorial dedicated in Freeland, Pa.

Freeland, PA
On July 13, 2014, American Legion Post 473 and VFW Post 5010 of Freeland, Pa., honored recipients of the Purple..
4,594 views
Why join The American Legion?
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Why join The American Legion?

Ocean Springs, MS
By Richard Eckert Sr., American Legion Post 42, Ocean Springs, Miss. This past weekend we celebrated the 4th of July -..
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Legion posts holds VA town hall meeting
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Legion posts holds VA town hall meeting

Lake Wales, FL
On July 12, 2014, Post 71 in Lake Wales hosted a Veteran's Town Hall Meeting. VA Clinic and CBOC..
4,118 views
Fourth of July flag posting
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Fourth of July flag posting

Lutz-Land O'Lakes, FL
The Lutz-Land O’Lakes American Legion Post 108 places small American flags on the grave of each identifiable veteran at the..
4,280 views