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..
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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..
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Post 347 - Lady Lake, Fla.
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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..
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Nebraska gets new rest area signs honoring Veterans
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Nebraska gets new rest area signs honoring Veterans

Omaha, NE
Nebraska gets new rest area signs honoring Veterans ..
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San Diego Post 731 achieves new community skate park
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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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Winona ALR Present donation to Freedom Honor Flight
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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...
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Post 385 members receive Governor's Veterans Service Medal
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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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Hollywood post promotes flag etiquette for Fourth of July
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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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Squadron member to represent USA in Russia
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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..
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Vets plan 82nd Airborne Operation Power Pack 50th anniversary reunion
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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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AMBUCS therapy cycle presentation to Marine Corps veteran
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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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Family names!
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Family names!

Universal City, TX
Navy Lt. George Wells, Father! Army Maj. Paul Bratton, Uncle! ANG PFC Billy Rose, Cousin! Marine LCPL Darrell Wells, Cousin! ANG Col. Jackie Rose,..
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FAMILY LEGACY

Kelly family service

Greater Los Angeles area, CA
My father was in the U.S. Army from 1948-1952, boot camp at Fort Dix, N.J., served as Army of Occupation..
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My time in service
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My time in service

Los Angeles greater area, CA
Well, I had a whirlwind of a career. It started with boot camp in Orlando, Fla., then on to MM..
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Cadet in Germany receives American Legion medal
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Cadet in Germany receives American Legion medal

Vonore, TN
Air Force Col. Don Edmands Jr. (ret.), a member of American Legion Post 256 in Tellico Lake, recently traveled to..
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Santa Maria Valley Honor Guard

Santa Maria, CA
Thanks to Michael Stadnick, who helped form this group, I was fortunate to be a part of this group and..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

Seabees

Austin, TX
My father, Fred O. Bohl, served in the Seabees in World War II as a mechanic; and I, Larry H...
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FAMILY LEGACY

One family's service spans almost a century

Keswick, ON, MD
The Schwaderer family has served in the U.S. military since World War I. These are the veterans in our lineage,..
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My dad
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My dad

Sanger, CA
Frank Foos (commander), Post 23 - best man, father and my best friend. I'm his daughter, Edie Cabral. I just..
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American Legion medals presented in Germany
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American Legion medals presented in Germany

Vonore, TN
Air Force retired Colonel Don Edmands, Jr., a member of American Legion Post 256, Tellico Lake, recently traveled to Germany..
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Eight Maryland posts house scrapbooks filled with WWII hometown heroes
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Eight Maryland posts house scrapbooks filled with WWII hometown heroes

Hagerstown, MD
Photo from Western Maryland's Historical Library, with permission from David Verdier Hagerstown, Md., resident David Verdier began documenting the stories of..
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USS Slater going homeward bound
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USS Slater going homeward bound

Albany, NY
USS Slater, the last destroyer escort afloat in America, will soon return to her home berth in Albany, N.Y. Launched..
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Brown County Veterans Honor Guard awards scholarships
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Brown County Veterans Honor Guard awards scholarships

Hiawatha, KS
The Brown County Veterans Honor Guard's commitment continues to run deep. Their dedication now consists of providing military honors..
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A sailor's memories of minesweeping during Korean War

La Plata, MO
I am writing my history in the U.S. Navy. I will tell and swear by the exact truth. I joined..
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Unit 152 Presents Donation to Honor Flight of West Central Florida
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Unit 152 Presents Donation to Honor Flight of West Central Florida

Tampa, FL
On April 10th, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 152 presented a check in the amount of $3,446.00 to the Honor..
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Nebraska family has more than a dozen members who served in 20th century
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Nebraska family has more than a dozen members who served in 20th century

Grand Coulee, WA
The Frederick and Agnes Beierman had 16 children; seven served in the Armed Forces, and five brother-in-laws did as well...
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Mother helping daughter to honor Veterans
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Mother helping daughter to honor Veterans

Naugatuck, CT
(SOME ARE EXCERPS FROM AN ARTICLE WRITTEN IN THE CITIZEN NEWS (http://www.mycitizensnews.com/news/2014/04/showing-vets-they-care/) BY LUKE MARSHAL) NAUGATUCK — A mother and..
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