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
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

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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HONOR GUARD

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
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

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
HONOR GUARD

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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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

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
FAMILY LEGACY

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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South Dakota WWII vet celebrates 70 years as Legionnaire
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

South Dakota WWII vet celebrates 70 years as Legionnaire

Rapid City, SD
Earl Dahme celebrated 70 years of Legion membership this April, and received recognition from national headquarters. Dahme joined the Legion..
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A POW’s tale of 'the last flight of the B-29 Peacemaker’
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

A POW’s tale of 'the last flight of the B-29 Peacemaker’

Greenacres, FL
My name is Clarence Pressgrove and I’m 90 years old, a disabled veteran and an ex-POW of the Japanese. I..
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ALR 471 escorts National Guard troops for deployment
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ALR 471 escorts National Guard troops for deployment

Portsmouth, OH
As a member of the American Legion Riders from Russell D. Williams Post 471 out of Portsmouth, Ohio, I wanted..
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Why I love my post?
WHY I LOVE MY POST

Why I love my post?

Berryville, VA
What comes to mind when you think of an American Legion post? Many of us imagine an old-fashioned basement bar,..
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Reuniting after 48 years
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Reuniting after 48 years

Gahanna, OH
By George ‘Rob’ Beam, Gen. George Custer Post 54, Battle Creek, Mich. I kept in touch with a couple of guys..
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Memorial Day brought to life
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Memorial Day brought to life

Orcutt, CA
Orcutt Post 534 held their 2014 Memorial Day program at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Orcutt, Calif. Alan Much, Post..
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District 29 Boys State
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District 29 Boys State

Newport Beach, CA
Post 291 hosted the annual District 29 Boys State Orientation Dinner. Ninety high-school juniors were in attendance, as well as..
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Annual Balboa Island Parade
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Annual Balboa Island Parade

Newport Beach, CA
The American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 Honor Guard participated in this year's Balboa Island Parade on June 1. This..
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'Let Me Tell You About my Infantrymen' (remarks on the Vietnam War)
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

'Let Me Tell You About my Infantrymen' (remarks on the Vietnam War)

Corte Madera, CA
This Memorial Day, I was privileged to give the keynote remarks on the Vietnam War at the National Cemetery at..
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Our veterans crosses
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Our veterans crosses

Henderson, KY
Henderson County, Ky. - home of two Medal Of Honor winners, World War II veteran Luther Skaggs Jr. and Vietnam..
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Veterans' grave markers
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Veterans' grave markers

Berryville, VA
Lloyd Williams Post 41 believes that every deceased veteran deserves a proper grave marker. The post is committed to assisting..
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A visit to Normandy
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A visit to Normandy

Berryville, VA
As a young boy growing up in the 1950s, I worshiped the heroics of our World War II soldiers through..
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Veteran walks 844 miles between Normandy and Berlin to honor father
FAMILY LEGACY

Veteran walks 844 miles between Normandy and Berlin to honor father

Houston, TX
Photo | James Joseph Pelosi's father, 1st Lt. James Vincent Pelosi, in uniform, some time between 1942 and 1945. The year..
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World War II veteran finally gets his medals
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

World War II veteran finally gets his medals

Berryville, VA
During World War II, Charles E. “Charlie” Boyd served on two battle fronts, two continents\, and some Pacific islands. Because..
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Hiawatha Post 66 dedicates fallen Vietnam hero's marker
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Hiawatha Post 66 dedicates fallen Vietnam hero's marker

Hiawatha, KS
On Memorial Day 2014, a day on which we remember those who made their final call while on active duty,..
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