Joe Stickell Post 15 reaches out to fire victims
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Joe Stickell Post 15 reaches out to fire victims

Waynesboro, PA
On June 16, a devastating fire left six families homeless in our community of Waynesboro, Pa. That evening, Commander Tim..
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Teamwork at its best
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Teamwork at its best

Fultondale, AL
Early Saturday morning, members of American Legion Post 255 met at the post focused on their mission, fixing an..
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Kermit H. Lee presented Quilt of Honor and Continuous Membership Certificate
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Kermit H. Lee presented Quilt of Honor and Continuous Membership Certificate

Sergeant Bluff, IA
On July 17, 2024, Kermit H. Lee - a local member of George Nelson American Legion Post 662 in Sergeant..
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Recipient of three Purple Hearts/Vietnam vet Dave Grahek attends local Veterans Day events

Amid a five-day celebration of Veterans Day in Houston County this week, a local vet was moved by an unlikely..
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Post 195 supports community youth sports
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Post 195 supports community youth sports

Lugoff, SC
Tuesday, July 30, saw Lugoff's Larry Jeffers American Legion Post 195 and Auxiliary Unit 195 spread its support for youth..
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Vietnam Veterans Connect with the Modern Military
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Vietnam Veterans Connect with the Modern Military

Brockport, NY
Few would argue that the standards of service to our Nation and to our communities..
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Bishop Kihneman blesses Mercy Cross Center for Homeless

Ocean Springs, MS
Bishop Kihneman, Blessing the Mercy Cross Center for Homeless for 2024 "The need for the project has been an outstanding concern..
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Fred Brock Post No. 828 awards Student Aid
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Fred Brock Post No. 828 awards Student Aid

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (July 28, 2024) – Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828 is dedicated to the advancement of..
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Community donations
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Community donations

Massillon, OH
Post 221 delivered donations to local YMCA to help with family and kids programs, then visited honor home to make..
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Helping dogs
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Helping dogs

Bristol, CT
A call went out from Ct. State Rep. Cara Amato that dog bedding and blankets were needed..
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Bristol Blues Military Appreciation Day at Bristol Blues Baseball game.
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Bristol Blues Military Appreciation Day at Bristol Blues Baseball game.

Bristol, CT
The evening of July 19, the Bristol Blues Organization honored 2 World War II Veterans from American Legion,..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honor guard handles flag retirement
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John J. Morris Post 62 honor guard handles flag retirement

Peoria, AZ
On Monday, July 22, the John J. Morris Post 62 honor guard took their shift with flag retirement. Several groups..
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Overcoming Challenges: A Veteran’s Journey to Success
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Overcoming Challenges: A Veteran’s Journey to Success

Belleville, NJ
Richard Encarnacion, a former U.S. Marine, knows what it means to face adversity and come out stronger on the other..
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John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates the life of Walter Hartle
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John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates the life of Walter Hartle

Peoria, AZ
On Sunday, July 21, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) celebrated the life of Walter "Wally" Hartle. He recently..
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Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) Honor/Color Guard opens 2024 Kent Cornucopia Day Parade
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Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) Honor/Color Guard opens 2024 Kent Cornucopia Day Parade

Kent, WA
Chriss R. Moen, MSG, U. S. Army (retired) is second vice commander of Post 15 in Kent, Wash., and a..
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Edmonds (Wash.) Post 66 holds drawing for Gary Sinise portrait from local artist Michael Reagan
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Edmonds (Wash.) Post 66 holds drawing for Gary Sinise portrait from local artist Michael..

Edmonds, WA
Edmonds (Wash.) American Legion Post 66 recently held a drawing for an original portrait of actor Gary Sinise, drawn by..
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John J. Morris Post 62 supports nonprofit that addresses PTSD
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John J. Morris Post 62 supports nonprofit that addresses PTSD

Peoria, AZ
On July 10, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) went to Guardian Garage, a local nonprofit, to make a..
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My Dad, the Soldier
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My Dad, the Soldier

In memory of my dad, Peter J. Mariotti My Dad, the Soldier My Dad, he was an old soldier, He always talked about..
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80 Years-Normandy Invasion
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80 Years-Normandy Invasion

80 Years-Normandy Invasion It was a day to remember, A defining moment for the Allies, The most important battle of World War II, Everyone..
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John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates 4th of July
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John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates 4th of July

Peoria, AZ
On July 4, John J. Morris Post 62, (Peoria, Ariz.) held a day full of events to celebrate Independence Day...
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PACT Act event in western North Carolina
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PACT Act event in western North Carolina

Cherokee, NC
A presumptive disability claims event hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, in partnership with the VA Office of..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Archwell Heath with Americanism Award
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Archwell Heath with Americanism Award

Peoria, AZ
In July John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Archwell Health with their Americanism Award for their support of..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors veteran of the month Walter Scorobogaty
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors veteran of the month Walter Scorobogaty

Peoria, AZ
On July 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored their veteran of the month. Done every month, the..
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Larson-Torgerson Post 169 (Amery, Wis.) observes 105th anniversary
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Larson-Torgerson Post 169 (Amery, Wis.) observes 105th anniversary

Members of Larson-Torgerson Post 169 gather to commemorate their 105th anniversary in Amery, Wis. Chartered by Dr. Perry Gentz and..
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Post 58 donates to Oklahoma sports museum
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Post 58 donates to Oklahoma sports museum

Guthrie, OK
American Legion LeBron Post 58 (Guthrie, Okla.), represented by 2nd Vice Commander Doug Westbrook, presents a monetary donation to Richard..
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Honor Park
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Honor Park

Guthrie, OK
Guthrie, Okla., has a Veterans Memorial in Honor Park. Veterans and their loved ones purchase brick pavers to honor those..
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Korean recognition ceremony
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Korean recognition ceremony

Guthrie, OK
LeBron American Legion Post 58 (Guthrie, Okla.) Commander Kim Vincent, and Jaeho Yi, Korean American Association, honored Wiley Luttrell for..
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John J. Morris Post 62 partners to provide free food to veterans
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John J. Morris Post 62 partners to provide free food to veterans

Peoria, AZ
On June 29 John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) partnered with Borderlands Produce on Wheels With-Out Waste to offer..
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Unionville (N.C.) Fourth of July Parade 2024
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Unionville (N.C.) Fourth of July Parade 2024

Monroe, NC
Sam F. Keziah Unionville American Legion Post 535 had the honors of raising the colors at the Unionville community center..
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North Carolina District 17 Jr. Golf Tournament
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North Carolina District 17 Jr. Golf Tournament

Monroe, NC
https://american-legion-district-17-junior-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/ Dedicated to enriching the lives of veterans, their family members and the youth in our community through the camaraderie and..
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