WWI vets take on the Nazis in 1938
FAMILY LEGACY

WWI vets take on the Nazis in 1938

Lansing, KS
I am a new member of The American Legion, and as I read The American Legion Magazine, I realize that..
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John J. Morris Post 62 presents Americanism Award to Soldier's Best Friend for March
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

John J. Morris Post 62 presents Americanism Award to Soldier's Best Friend for March

Peoria, AZ
On March 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Soldier's Best Friend as the Peoria business of the..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Orville "Russ" Broyles as March veteran of the month
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

John J. Morris Post 62 honors Orville "Russ" Broyles as March veteran of the..

Peoria, AZ
On March 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Orville "Russ" Broyles as our veteran of the month...
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John J. Morris Post 62 kicks off first full month of Be the One
BE THE ONE

John J. Morris Post 62 kicks off first full month of Be the One

Peoria, AZ
February was the first full month of John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) doing several senior living center visits..
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Be the One making change
BE THE ONE

Be the One making change

Oakland, MD
The Western Maryland Region District 7 and District 8 Be the One representatives ensure that Information is disseminated to the..
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Regiment 282: Connecting veterans, saving lives
BE THE ONE

Regiment 282: Connecting veterans, saving lives

Lima, NY
At Lima American Legion Post 282, we recognize that the battle doesn’t always end when servicemembers return home. Many veterans..
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Holley-Riddle Post 21 receives charter from Scout Troop 226
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Holley-Riddle Post 21 receives charter from Scout Troop 226

The Colony, TX
Scout Troops 226B and 226G presented Post 21 with framed copies of their charters during the February monthly meeting. Troop..
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Department of Indiana High School Oratorical Zone 1 Contest winner
ORATORICAL CONTEST

Department of Indiana High School Oratorical Zone 1 Contest winner

Whiting, IN
Madeline Watson is a senior at Marian High School in Mishawaka, Ind. She won the American Legion Department of Indiana..
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Fred Brock Post 828 spotlights Pamela Oliver-Shepheard
WOMEN VETERANS

Fred Brock Post 828 spotlights Pamela Oliver-Shepheard

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 26, 2025) – Throughout the past year, Legionnaire Pamela Oliver-Shepheard, adjutant of Fred Brock American Legion..
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The Wall that Heals, co-hosted by Independence (Ore.) Post 33
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The Wall that Heals, co-hosted by Independence (Ore.) Post 33

Independence, OR
American Legion Post 33 and the city of Independence, Ore., will be hosting The Wall that Heals this September..
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80th flag-raising remembrance
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80th flag-raising remembrance

Bristol, CT
After two years Joe Caminiti, 100-year-old Iwo Jima survivor, met another survivor from Connecticut. Joe attended the 80th Anniversary Flag-Raising..
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Teacher appreciation
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Teacher appreciation

Massillon, OH
Massillon Post 221 visits local elementary schools to show the teachers how much we appreciate all their hard work working..
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts new member orientation, town hall meeting
MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES

Fred Brock Post 828 hosts new member orientation, town hall meeting

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 18, 2025) – Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 hosted a membership orientation and town hall..
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Fred Brock Post 828 Family supports nursing home on Valentine’s Day
VOLUNTEERING

Fred Brock Post 828 Family supports nursing home on Valentine’s Day

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 18, 2025) – To show love and support for the residents of the Normandy Terrace Healthcare..
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Post 828 commander honored at annual Dancing with the Vets Valentine’s Day gala
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Post 828 commander honored at annual Dancing with the Vets Valentine’s Day gala

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 8, 2025) – Legionnaire Burrell Parmer, commander of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, was honored..
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Help outside the box
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Help outside the box

Brian O’Connell here. I am the newly minted vice commander of SAL Squadron 55 in Buena Vista, Colo. I am..
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Iwo Jima survivor honored at Mission BBQ Noon Salute
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Iwo Jima survivor honored at Mission BBQ Noon Salute

Bristol, CT
Feb. 19 was a big day for Joe Caminiti, a 100-year-old World War II veteran and Iwo Jima survivor, who..
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Smithfield Post 49 hosts hospitalized VA patients
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Smithfield Post 49 hosts hospitalized VA patients

Smithfield, VA
On Feb. 16, Smithfield (Va.) American Legion Post 49 marked National Salute to Veteran Patients Week by hosting a dinner..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The American Vet

The tune "The American Vet" was born in 2004 when we got news that my son was going to be..
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John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes comedy show back
BOYS STATE

John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes comedy show back

Peoria, AZ
On Sunday, Feb. 16, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) welcomed back the clean comedy show. This is..
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Post honors Blue Star members
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Post honors Blue Star members

Mahopac, NY
American Legion Post 1080 (Mahopac, N.Y.) honors its members currently serving in the military. The post has five members currently..
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Virginia Post 98 baseball team, early 1940s
BASEBALL

Virginia Post 98 baseball team, early 1940s

Amherst, VA
I am the financial officer for Post 201 in Powhatan, Va., but was the athletic director for many years. Incidentally,..
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TALARC connects with American Legion national commander
AMATEUR RADIO

TALARC connects with American Legion national commander

Logansport, LA
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the American Legion Amateur Radio Club (TALARC) post cooperative held a special EchoLink conference net, providing..
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Veterans Healing Garden
BE THE ONE

Veterans Healing Garden

Palm Bay, FL
The American Legion’s mission is to support veterans, and Charles F. Thomas IV Post 117 is actively fulfilling this objective...
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A town "lined with markers"
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS

A town "lined with markers"

Dahlonega, GA
Dahlonega is a small town in the mountains of northeast Georgia, best known for being the site of the first..
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John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes Secretary of State Fontes
WHY I LOVE MY POST

John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes Secretary of State Fontes

Peoria, AZ
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) welcomed Arizona Secretary of State and former Marine Adrian..
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Local World War II veterans honored
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Local World War II veterans honored

Bristol, CT
On Feb. 12, two members of American Legion Post 2 - Joe Caminiti, 100-year-old World War II veteran and Iwo..
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Adm. Arthur F. Spring Post 4 holds Four Chaplains memorial service
OTHER

Adm. Arthur F. Spring Post 4 holds Four Chaplains memorial service

Olongapo, Philippines
Adm. Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4 (Olongapo, Philippines) held a Four Chaplains memorial service on Feb. 9, 2025...
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Post 38 co-hosts Super Bowl party by Korean DMZ
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Post 38 co-hosts Super Bowl party by Korean DMZ

Camp Bonifas, South Korea
American Legion Post 38 (South Korea) and VFW Post 9985 hosted a Super Bowl party for the soldiers of the..
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John E. Jacobs Post 68 commemorates Four Chaplains Day
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John E. Jacobs Post 68 commemorates Four Chaplains Day

Leland, NC
On Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 conducted a Four Chaplains commemoration service at Elah..
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