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68 years of service
Loretto, PA
William J. Wyland, center, receives a plaque honoring him for his 68 years of service to Loretto (Pa.) Post 748...
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
WWII vet spends his service in the water, trains as substitute Frogman
Neptune, NJ
When Navy SEALs took down Osama bin Laden, Ernest G. Sealo, a former servicemember in the Army was reminded of..
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LEGION RIDERS
ALR416 finds a lost WWII cemetery
Encinitas, CA
Here is my story about a forgotten cemetery that was discovered after a long search: Feb. 20, 2011: Approached by an..
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LEGION RIDERS
Saluting Marine joins Riders in California
Encinitas, CA
Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers, the Saluting Marine, joins the American Legion Riders and Post 416 in San Deiguito on June..
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LEGION RIDERS
Riders honor one of their own, D.C. "Smoke" Murphy
Escondido, CA
The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) of Post 149 in Escondido, Calif., honored the memory of D.C. "Smoke" Murphy, a fellow..
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LEGION RIDERS
A memorable Riders Memorial Day KIA Run
Omaha, NE
American Legion Riders KIA Run The sky looked like rain, the traffic was light because it was Sunday morning, and for..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Nebraska Post 35 dedicates memorial
Madison, NE
A new Veterans Memorial at American Legion Post 35 in Madison, Neb., was dedicated on Memorial Day. The memorial is..
4,453 views
HONOR GUARD
Military honors finally accorded to Civil War veteran
Motley, MN
Tri-County American Legion Post 124 of Mötley, Minn., was privileged to join the Third Minnesota Re-Enactment Company in providing final..
4,582 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Woburn's new war memorial
woburn, MA
Dec. 7, 2012, was a beautiful day, a beautiful memorial, and a lot of beautiful people that made a dream..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
San Diego Post 731 finds a Golden Nugget
San Diego, CA
San Diego Squadron 731 Commander Giovanni Moujaes returns to California Boys State. In 2012, Moujaes was chosen by La Jolla..
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OTHER
Riders Chapter 284 installs officers
Belleview, FL
On June 14 at the Belleview American Legion, Chapter 284 Legion Riders held their installation of officers. Pictured from left to..
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LEGION RIDERS
New officers installed
Belleview, FL
On June 14 at the Belleview (Fla.) American Legion, Chapter 284 Legion Riders held its installation of officers. Pictured from left..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Post 344 uncovers forgotten World War II memorial
Anna, IL
We were vacating our old post building. It had been sold to the county in 1975, then we had rented..
4,454 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Small Ohio town pays tribute to homegrown Medal of Honor recipient
Wellsville, OH
More than four decades after Pfc. Melvin Newlin was killed in action during the Vietnam War and posthumously received the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 42 Ocean Springs congratulates high school students
Ocean Springs, MS
American Legion Post 42 congratulates Vancleave High School students Merrissa Perry and Josh Martins for their achievements. Perry of Vancleave won fourth..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Pennsylvania township dedicates memorial to honor fallen soldier
Fogelsville, PA
On Sept. 17, 2007, Lowhill Township (Pa.) dedicated a memorial to honor the fallen. It is a beautiful black granite..
3,481 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Poppies in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach (Calif.) Unit 291's Poppy Program began with the stuffing of poppy donation envelopes and mailed out to all..
4,453 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Couple torn apart during war reunites more than 50 years later
Dakota, IL
When Bill Angle was flicking through the newspaper after his wife’s death, he was surprised to notice one obituary: his..
5,462 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Post 731 officers partner with the 9/11 World Memorial Foundation
San Diego, CA
Post 731 partnered with the 9/11 World Memorial Foundation at the San Diego County 2013 Del Mar Fair. Post members..
3,988 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Legionnaire's powerful 9/11 story wins five-star rating
Napervile, IL
George Banas - a member of Post 43 in Naperville, Ill. - and his wife were trapped between Tangier, Morocco,..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion Post & Unit 3 present scholarships
Nashua, NH
On June 6, 2013, the James E Coffey Post & Auxiliary Unit 3 presented scholarships to Allison Latham and Dakota..
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OTHER
Girl State participants getting ready for Tallahassee
Belleview, FL
Belleview (Fla.) American Legion Auxiliary Unit 284 sent five girls to Tallahassee for one week to learn about the government..
4,357 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Lt. Col. David Kramer, West Point (1988-1992), U.S. Army (1992-present)
Arroyo Grande, CA
Lt. Col. David Kramer was born in Moline, Ill. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1992 with a..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Longtime Legionnaires
Avon, IN
My father, Robert Cole, was a gunner on a B-17 serving with the 34th Bomb Group in England. He was..
4,060 views
OTHER
Belleview post wins Historian Award
Belleview, FL
At the Department of Florida’s 95th Convention, Belleview Post 284 won first place in the Historian Book for the Open Book..
4,499 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Family serves bravely in both world wars
Watseka, IL
Like most families that have served, we are low-key. The uncle I knew best, John Scherer, survived the flu during..
3,953 views
OTHER
Newton Falls Post 236 installs officers
Newton Falls, OH
Post 236 officers for 2013-2014 include Commander Joe Ball, 1st Vice Donna Ball, Adjutant Albert Mason, Finance Officer Robert Shaulis,..
4,728 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Youth help vets with cemetery flags
Newton Falls, OH
On Saturday, May 18, members of the Civil Air Patrol, Vienna, Girl Scout Troop 80796, Cub Scout Pack 67, and..
4,579 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Defenders
St. Cloud, FL
I have no idea what caused my ancestors to leave Kent, England, and board a ship to a new world...
4,324 views
OTHER
Buckeye Boys State
Northfield, OH
Candidate that attended Ohio Buckeye Boys State expresses his gratitude and experiences (scroll down to video) http://www.alpost801.com/Photos.html
3,546 views
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