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Chisel Points in the Ground
Born in 1947, Carl grew up on a small farm northwest of Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was one of only a..
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Smithfield Post 49 recognized for support of Vietnam veterans
Smithfield, VA
The U.S. Department of Defense has recognized American Legion Post 49 in Smithfield, Va., as a Top Performer in its..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dear Lord, Let Us Laugh Again
A poem about the Korean War and how my dad always liked the words to a saying dear to all..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes National Commander James LaCoursiere
Peoria, AZ
On Jan. 8, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) welcomed National Commander James LaCoursiere to our post. Several dignitaries..
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8th District SAL (Detachment of New York) helping homeless veterans
Buffalo , NY
8th District SAL 1st Vice Commander Diman Smith, 8th District SAL Commander Joshua Spinler and leading candidate for Department of..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Belleville's American Legion Post 105 Family hosts toy and coat giveaway
Belleville, NJ
"I'm grateful ... because without this, we wouldn't have been able to have a Christmas", said an emotional Cassandra from..
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American Legion Mohawk Post 1450 annual donations
Halfmoon, NY
American Legion Mohawk Post 1450 Commander Charles LaFountain announced that the post has made its annual December donations of over..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
A night to remember: Hezzie Griffis Post 30 Christmas party unites veterans and the..
Edgefield, SC
We can’t keep it a secret any longer, and you may have already heard: Edgefield Post 30 is the place..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Showtime finals hosted at Fred Brock Post 828
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 3, 2025) – Members, families and friends showed up to cheer on their favorite singer at..
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VOLUNTEERING
American Legion Family celebrates children during Christmas with treats and scarves
Grand Canyon, AZ
The American Legion Family at Grand Canyon celebrated Christmas with young children from local schools as part of their annual..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Canton Post 45 celebrates Veterans Day with school art contest
Canton, GA
For the third year, Canton American Legion Post 45 and Unit 45 Auxiliary supported the Hasty Elementary School Veterans Day..
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BE THE ONE
Sundown homeless veteran vigil held at nation's only homeless veteran monument in Canton, Ga.
Canton, GA
On the night of Dec. 21, a small crowd of veterans and community members met at sundown to again participate..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Legion Riders join team to escort National Commander James..
Peoria, AZ
On Jan. 4, five John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Legion Riders joined Riders from Districts 11 and 12..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 creates Compassion Committee for visitng homebound veterans
Peoria, AZ
On Jan. 4, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) made their first visit to a local homebound veteran. The..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
The grass IS greener on the other side
Evanston, IL
By Michael L. Wojciechowski On Nov. 2, the Civil Air Patrol helped Post 42 and Squadron 42 members clear the..
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OUR TRAVELS
Post 184 officer Visits Manila American Cemetery
Manila
The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial is a military cemetery located in the Philippines. The cemetery, 152 acres, is located..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors West Valley Vet Center with Americanism award
Peoria, AZ
On Jan. 2, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) publicity and community relations committee presented their January Americanism..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
What is The American Legion serving?
Prescott, AZ
Your local American Legion post serves numerous things - many of which are not well known, understood or appreciated. Beyond..
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VOLUNTEERING
American Legion Post 9 Family visits our community in style
Jacksonville, FL
American Legion Auxiliary Kelly J. Mixon Unit 9 of Jacksonville, Fla., has adopted local Pickett Elementary School for the past..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Legion Riders do their annual memorial ride honoring those..
Peoria, AZ
On Jan. 1, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Legion Riders do their annual memorial ride to honor..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors James White as first veteran of the month..
Peoria, AZ
On Jan. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored James "Jim" White as the first veteran of the..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 rings in new year as veterans celebrate together
Peoria, AZ
On New Year's Eve, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) came together for togetherness between all veterans and families..
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BE THE ONE
Post 34 "Be the One"
Charlestown, RI
It was the first month, the first day, at the one o'clock hour of 2025. Legionnaires, Auxiliary and Sons members..
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Christmas for nursing home veterans
Hannibal, MO
Chapter 55 of Hannibal, Mo., gave Christmas gift bags to 39 veterans in the nursing homes in the Hannibal area...
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Post 109 Invades the Arizona Bowl
Corona de Tucson , AZ
On Dec. 28, the McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109 (Corona de Tucson) commander and first vice commander proudly set up..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Toasting to a healthier new year: one veteran's perspective on mindful drinking
Anchorage, AK
Norma "Normington" Smihal, a service-disabled veteran with over 20 years in the Army National Guard and Coast Guard, knows firsthand..
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VOLUNTEERING
Christmas dinner Italian-style at Long Island State Veterans Home
Stony Brook, NY
The Wilson Ritch American Legion Post 432 Family of Port Jefferson Station, along with Boy Scout Troop 377 of East..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Fresh Out of the Baptismal Pool
Churches and pastors in the local church do a fantastic job of getting people to accept Christ and be saved,..
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BE THE ONE
Streamlining veteran support: The Veteran’s Response Team (VRT) of Northeast Georgia
Cornelia, GA
The Veteran’s Response Team (VRT), managed by American Legion Post 84, is proud to introduce VRT PRESENTS, a monthly campaign..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Post namesake rededication
Middlesex, NJ
On Veterans Day 2024, our Post 306 Legionnaires held a rededication ceremony for the namesake of our post, John W...
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