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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

E4 T.A. Donovan, U.S. Air Force, August 1960-August 1964

Green Valley, AZ

Basic Training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas Overview: Technical School at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Miss. Spring 1961: Assigned to Yokota AFB, Fusa..

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WHY I LOVE MY POST

San Diego Post 731 returns veteran's lost shadow box

San Diego, CA

Last year, a homeless man dropped off a shadow box to Post 731 in San Diego and stated that he..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Remembering the Alcatraz 11 and Vietnam's POW/MIA movement

Virginia Beach, VA

Above: Dr. Bob Shumaker reuniting with his family after more than eight years in captivity. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Sept...

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

I Am An American Patriot

I AM AN AMERICAN PATRIOT I am an American Patriot. I believe God has blessed us with a land rich in..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Free Spiritual Healing Books for Veterans

The first book is titled Trauma Healing Options For VA Hospitals: Help for Veterans to Own Their Significance and Their..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

World War II vet receives medals earned in combat on 90th birthday

Salineville, OH

More than 70 years after enlisting, World War II veteran George Talbott told his nephew Ray Talbott, also a veteran,..

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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

Korean War vet connects with Medal of Honor recipient

Menifee, CA

Pictured: Hugh McPhail, Carol McPhail and John William Finn Hugh McPhail graduated from high school in May 1950, and the next..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Honor Flight welcomed home

Denver, IA

It was the end of a long and tiring day for 96 veterans and their escorts, but every one of..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

100-year-old World War II veteran honored

Voorhees, NJ

At a “Spirit of '45” celebration to recognize the military service of nine New Jersey World War II veterans and..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

96-year-old receives American Legion 70-Year-Star

Parma, OH

World War II veteran Mike Zaderecky receives his American Legion 70 continuous year star at a special presentation during the..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

A young patriot

Ryan Paradis, a 4-H member, decided to give back to his local veterans by donating 25% of his profits though..

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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

World War II 113th Cavalry veteran recalls fighting to the end

Burke, VA

I'm 90 years old, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. My father was a large operator..

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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Service dogs give military heroes a paws up

Winter Garden, FL

By Darryl Owens, Orlando Sentinel Columnist, Used with permission of the Orlando Sentinel Just south of 13 years, America has been in..

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FAMILY LEGACY

Four brothers serve in four branches

Bradenton, FL

Photos: from left, James E. Brown; Harold W. Brown; Elmer E. Brown; and Donald J. Brown. My three brothers and I..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

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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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES

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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