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FAMILY LEGACY
Every branch!
Hurricane, WV
In the limited amount of family history I have delved into, I have found family members in every branch of..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Legion Riders help remove wreaths from Great Lakes National Cemetery
Southfield, MI
On Saturday, Jan. 24, members of the American Legion Riders, Auxiliary, SAL, and post members of Frank Wendland Post 253,..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Generations that served/some who gave all
Riverhead, NY
Great-uncle: Frank Branigan, World War I, U.S. Army, killed in action in France. Second cousin: Roy Hydecker, World War II, U.S...
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FAMILY LEGACY
Long line of Army
Phoenix, AZ
I had heard stories of my grandfather in World War I. My father and his brothers served in World War..
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FAMILY LEGACY
CW5 (ret.) James E. Revels Sr.
Columbia, SC
CW5 (ret.) James E. Revels served 37 years in the regular Army. His specialty was in logistics and he was..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Time in uniform
Damascus, OR
Three years, 11 months, 6 days, U.S. Air Force. Thirty years, U.S. Navy Reserve. Retired with rank of captain; this..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in the Marine Corps as a recruit becoming a Marine
Dallas, TX
The drill instructors made a big impression on me. The DIs wanted to find the weak links in the platoon..
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FAMILY LEGACY
The Farrow family
Nokomis, FL
My name is John Farrow, and I am proud of my family and extended families' service to the USA. My..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Lannings in the military
Xenia, OH
My father served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945 time as a medic; his brother John served during..
3,799 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Legion post helps a veteran in need take flight
Vista, CA
Decades ago, when I received a fateful call that my mother might not survive a critical surgery, my heart stopped...
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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
Keiser University partners with American Legion Post 183
Orlando, FL
Keiser University and American Legion Post 183 in Fern Park, Florida, worked together to bring a much needed asset to..
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LEGION RIDERS
Oklahoma Riders have successful poker run
Ponca City, OK
Nearly 200 car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts turned out on Jan. 24 to participate in the seventh annual American Legion..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Give your Parents a Standing Ovation by Dr Gybrilla Ballard-Blakes
This is a resource Guide for care giving, a must read.
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Legion hall represents 450 years of St. Augustine military history
St. Augustine, FL
By George Gardner, former mayor, St. Augustine In more than 450 years of continuous occupation since its founding Sept. 8, 1565,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Love and Sacrifice, a Story from the Heart of America
Time cannot dim the cherished thoughts of loved ones who have gone, Nor age those brave and gallant souls whose memories linger on; They..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
World War II vet receives recognition from French 70 years after service
Cincinnati, OH
Frank Magrino had tried to enlist - his eyesight was too poor. But by 1943, the Army was calling his..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
DEFCON 4 Korea, Land of the Morning Calm
Fiction Book about the dmz of South Korea, it's a short story but action packed from front to end.
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
'Unbroken' inspiration Louis Zamperini honored with monument in hometown
Olean, NY
The late World War II veteran, POW and Olympian Louis Zamperini is making headlines because of the box office success..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America is a national program that honors veterans with a mission of Remember, Honor, and Teach. The mission..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Ohio squadron raises $10,458 for OCW
Grand Rapids, OH
On Nov. 15, the Grand Rapids American Legion Post 232 in Grand Rapids, Ohio, was the host of the seventh..
4,166 views
FAMILY LEGACY
At 12, future Air Force master sergeant saves brother's life
Washington, IN
Harris and Mable Amundson had five sons; four of the brothers served in the U.S. Air Force: Gerald, Dorvin, Roger..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
America and World War I: A Traveler's Guide
It has now been a century since World War I began, but America’s role in this colossal struggle has been..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
NAPALM'S EMBRACE
NAPALM'S EMBRACE is a work of fiction based on fact. Lt. Jack Brady, the Civil Affairs officer tries to fulfill..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Young veterans help drive Texas post
Jourdanton, TX
The youngest generation of veterans are reaching out and standing up at American Legion Post 436 in Jourdanton, Texas. Isaias..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A conversation in a 1970 Gasthaus
“They have nothing,” the old man said adamantly. “They say they do, but they don’t.” He was dressed in baggy..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Monument to honor submarine service veterans, local history in New Jersey
Forked River, NJ
In South Toms River, N.J., the homestate to two submarine inventors, veterans are at work to add a fitting monument..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Legionaire competed for Ms. Veteran America 2014
I was a single mom, losing my battle to stay in the military, due to a head & neck injury..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Tennessee post gets free paint job
East Ridge, TN
American Legion Post 95 of East Ridge, Tenn., has gotten a new look thanks to Randy Newman, a painting contractor..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Oklahoma post recognizes veterans with gifts, time, thanks
Cushing, OK
As the population ages and the Greatest Generation dwindles in numbers, more veterans find themselves in retirement communities and nursing..
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OTHER
Korean War Service medals/certificates of appreciation
Royal Oak, MI
On Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, Frank Wendland American Legion Post 253, Royal Oak, Mich., presented Korean War Service medals and..
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