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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
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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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
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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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
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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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
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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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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..
4,376 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
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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VOLUNTEERING
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..
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VOLUNTEERING
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..
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OTHER
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..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
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..
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OTHER
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..
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VOLUNTEERING
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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VOLUNTEERING
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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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
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...
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OTHER
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..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
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..
4,793 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
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 -..
4,459 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
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..
4,284 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
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..
4,445 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 347 - Lady Lake, Fla.
Lady Lake, FL
Post 347 - the largest post in the world - was honored on July 6, 2014. National Commander Dan Dellinger..
4,070 views
VOLUNTEERING
Nebraska gets new rest area signs honoring Veterans
Omaha, NE
Nebraska gets new rest area signs honoring Veterans ..
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OTHER
San Diego Post 731 achieves new community skate park
San Diego, CA
A year and a half ago, SAL Squadron 731 member Chris Limon approached the Post 731 officers with a proposal..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Three generations of military service.
Bella Vista, AR
My father enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in September 1948. During his career, he served in munitions and then..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Winona ALR Present donation to Freedom Honor Flight
Winona, MN
The Winona American Legion Riders of Post 9 had a motorcycle show to raise funds for the Freedom Honor Flights...
4,496 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 385 members receive Governor's Veterans Service Medal
Pembroke Pines, FL
Gov. Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott awarded Commander Tewes, VC Fraser, Chaplain Nagle, PAO Santos, and post members..
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OTHER
Hollywood post promotes flag etiquette for Fourth of July
Hollywood, CA
KTLA television reporter Gayle Anderson was live in Hollywood to learn about flag etiquette for the Fourth of July at..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Squadron member to represent USA in Russia
Midway City, CA
As commander of a SAL squadron affiliated with Post 555 in Midway City, Calif., I have met..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
French honor American WWII veterans with medal
Cary, NC
World War II Army veteran James Sansom received the "Legion d'Honneur" from the French government. These medals, the highest France..
3,881 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Vets plan 82nd Airborne Operation Power Pack 50th anniversary reunion
Essex, MD
Photo | Some Operation Power Pack veterans in May 2014 at the 82nd Airborne Museum, in front of a C123..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
AMBUCS therapy cycle presentation to Marine Corps veteran
Tampa, FL
On June 26, American Legion Riders Chapter 138 hosted a AMBUCS Vet Bike (therapy cycle) presentation to Marine Corps veteran..
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