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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..
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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...
4,491 views
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..
4,583 views
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..
3,952 views
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.
4,057 views
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,..
4,480 views
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..
4,764 views
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..
3,850 views
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.
3,986 views
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..
5,132 views
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..
4,175 views
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..
4,158 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..
3,540 views
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..
3,799 views
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..
4,304 views
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..
3,149 views
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..
4,734 views
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..
3,632 views
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..
3,852 views
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..
3,936 views
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..
4,400 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Mundy-Beck Post 9-1-1 7th Annual Toys 4 Tots
Mundy-Beck American Legion Post 9-1-1 has be an active post within Southwest Atlanta for 25 years, giving back to ensure..
3,600 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Rider of the Year
Winona , MN
The Winona American Legion Riders (ALR) happily announced the 2014 Rider of the Year. The person nominated for this honor..
3,817 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Eagle Scout identifies all veterans' gravesites within his community
Madison, AL
By Charles Molineaux MADISON, AL (WAFF) - As the saying goes, some gave all... only for the passage of time to..
4,326 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Legion post rallies to provide Christmas dinner to Merchant Marine crew
PORT TOWNSEND, WA
We planned that we would close our post on Christmas Day so our members and volunteers could spend the holiday..
4,107 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Tip of the Spear
The tip of the spear I was, we were Our lungs an expanding balloon in endless inhale Driving into Middle Eastern sands, an..
3,765 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Ohio Legionnaire receives highest French honor
Parma , OH
At a ceremony during the post general membership December meeting, George Lizanich, a member of Joseph J Jacubic Post 572..
4,620 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A sentimental journey back to the 1940s
Stephenville, TX
By Joyce Whitis Post 240 Honorary Life Member Brad Thompson, as a young man from Stephenville, Texas, was spending his last..
4,877 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
A forgotten hero pulled from the dustbin of history
Colorado Springs, CO
I, as adjutant of American Legion Post 5 in Colorado Springs, received a call saying that we had failed to..
5,068 views
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