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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day comic strip
Spring Valley, WI
I've always liked to draw, so when I get a chance to include my military service into my cartooning, I..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Spring Valley, Wis., War Memorial groundbreaking for Rickerd-Danielson American Legion Post 227
Spring Valley, WI
On May 8, 2024, at 6 p.m., American Legion Post 227 in Spring Valley, Wis., held a short groundbreaking ceremony..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Rededication of Newry, S.C., World War 2 Memorial
Newry, SC
On June 15, 2024, the Upstate South Carolina mill village of Newry will celebrate its 130th anniversary. There will be..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Memorial dedication in France for B-17 crew
Out of the nine crew members, only one survived. He was captured immediately and spent the remainder of the war..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Guitars for Veterans (G4V) in Goochland
Goochland, VA
In June of 2017, Curt Bean, a member of Post 215 in Goochland, Va., saw a video on YouTube talking..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Dover Tenn., SAL Squadron 72 assists the Stewart County Tennessee Historical Society
Dover, TN
On April 25, 2024, the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 72 assisted the Stewart Co. Historical Museum by..
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LEGION RIDERS
Dover TN Riders Chapter 72 Spring Ride, Lunch, and Site Survey all in one.
Dover, TN
April 26, 2024, was a great day for a ride and friendship. Dover Riders Chapter 72 met to ride to..
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BOYS STATE
Dover, Tenn., Post 72 American Legion Family 2024 Boys/Girls State candidates send-off
Dover, TN
4.11.2024 The Dover, Tenn., Post 72 American Legion Family is proud to announce our 2024 Stewart County, Tennessee American..
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Dover, Tenn., Post 72 awards its first scholarship to a Stewart County High School..
Dover, TN
On April 22, 2024, the first ever Douglas M. Lyons, Dover Post 72 Scholarship Award was presented to Riley Dominique..
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WWII STORY
Honor flight from Wilmington, N.C., to Washington D.C. and back
Leland, NC
World War II ended 79 years ago. There are very few left of the millions of Americans who served during..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Unspoken Words: The Thoughts of a Soldier
For soldiers, veterans, counselors and more comes a uniquely personal and relatable military poetry collection that addresses the complex lives..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Catapulting from the Navy to the state of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
The newest member of our Severson-Cairns American Legion Post 501 Family is Terry Ruehlow, a Navy veteran who served in..
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OTHER
British schoolboy finds KIA Vietnam soldier’s helmet in charity shop
Fond du Lac, WI
Eighteen-year-old Hugo Booth got more than he expected when he bought a combat helmet from a charity shop auction on..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Francis Scott Key Post 11 prepares for Memorial Day
Frederick, MD
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Francis Scott Key American Legion Post 11 will oversee the planting of nearly 4,700..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
John J. Morris Post 62 SAL replaces tattered flags in community
Peoria, AZ
The John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., Sons of the American Legion (SAL) come together to replace tattered..
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VOLUNTEERING
Post 21 Warriors bring enthusiasm to 5K water stop
The Colony, TX
The empowered Warriors of Holley-Riddle Post 21 in The Colony, Texas, brought their spirit and enthusiasm to the forefront on..
514 views
MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day
Evanston , IL
Memorial Day by Michael L. Wojciechowski Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. It started being celebrated after the Civil War..
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POPPY DAY
Poppy Day and Flanders Fields
Evanston , IL
Poppy Day and Flanders Field by Michael L. Wojciechowski In 1915, during World War I, there was an exceptionally horrific battle known..
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OTHER
"Hanover Salutes" in Virginia
Ashland, VA
On Friday, May 10, the Hanover County, Va., school system, with the cooperation and support of The American Legion posts..
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WWII STORY
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders join World War II Army/Air Corps veteran to..
Peoria, AZ
On Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2024, several John J. Morris Post 62 Riders and supporters traveled to a nearby assisted..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
John J. Morris Post 62 partners with Centennial High to feed families in need
Peoria, AZ
On May 11, 2024, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., partnered with the Peoria Centennial High School football..
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OTHER
Teacher Appreciation Week
Massillon, OH
For Teacher Appreciation Week, Post 221 visited local high schools to let teachers know how much the Legion and also..
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WWII STORY
John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates life of Robert "Jim" Fierek
Peoria, AZ
On May 9, 2024, the John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., celebrated the life of World War II..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
AL Post 911 contestant places second at department Oratorical Contest
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator The Oratorical Contest student sponsored by Ryan Winslow Post 911 walked away with..
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WWII STORY
Oldest Alabama Post 911 member dies
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator Ryan Winslow Post 911 announces a member transfer to Post Everlasting. George Hamilton..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
2nd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for veterans, including exacerbating mental health and substance abuse issues. Because of the..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Indiana Squadron 451 Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony
Michigan City, IN
For the second year, Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 451 from the Detachment of Indiana has hosted its..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A soldier's wife
A soldier’s wife I ain’t no Robert Springer. Don’t even want to be. His poetry was memorable Just like he was to me. Been asked..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Recognizing Rory Cooper on Armed Forces Day
In honor of Armed Forces Day on May 18, the National Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to celebrate inductee..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
A village of veteran organizations come together
Sugar Hill , GA
During this past winter, a veteran who had been living in their car for years contacted a Legion post for..
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