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Paratroopers honor the greatest generation in Ohio: Operation McBride 2023
Conneaut, OH
D-Day Conneaut is our nation’s largest re-enactment of the D-Day landings and actions on the Cotentin Peninsula. This year, for..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My Brother (A Soldier's Poem)
We were relaxing in the Legion lounge. The camaraderie was special, unique. We’d all been there. We told stories of..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
American Legion Post 11 Riders score a couple of home runs for Hi-Line
Just so all you southern members (anyone south of Great Falls, Mont.) don’t think we are just up here prepping..
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Adm. Arthur F. Spring Memorial American Legion Post 4 (Olongapo, Philippines) holds POW/MIA Recognition..
Olongapo, Philippines
Adm. Arthur F. Spring Memorial American Legion Post 4 in Olongapo, Philippines. held a ceremony on Sept. 15, 2023, in..
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POW/MIA ceremony at Camp Casey, South Korea
Dongducheon, South Korea
On Sept. 15, 2023, during National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Col. Lewis L. Millet Memorial American Legion Post 38 and Bonifas-Barrett..
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Scholarship recipient visits, thanks American Legion Post OK28
Okinawa, Japan
In July 2023, Jennifer Chaney, American Legion Scholarship recipient, visited American Legion Post OK28 in Okinawa, Japan. She thanked the..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
New 9/11 memorial posted at Massillon Post 221
Massillon, OH
A new 9/11 memorial was posted at Massillon (Ohio) Post 221. Commander Stottsberry, with local law enforcement and fire departments,..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Honoring Vietnam veterans in 2023
Bristol, CT
In the latter part of August, the Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, along with the Connecticut Commissioner of Veterans’ Affairs,..
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HONOR GUARD
Texas Legionnaires honor 9/11 fallen, support World Heritage Festival
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Sept. 11, 2023) – In remembrance of those who lost their lives 22 years ago, Legionnaires, military..
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BE THE ONE
Trying to help
Cumming, GA
My co-worker became a new Legionnaire. He told me he had thought about ending it all a couple of times...
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Post 2 works to honor local veterans
Bristol, CT
American Legion Post 2 is remembering our fallen brothers in arms. This is being done by placing a..
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2nd annual Commemoration of the End of World War II
East Hartford, CT
On Sunday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the World War II Legacy Foundation honored..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Honoring businesses that fly the American flag
Loudonville, OH
Richard "Leg's" Zickefoose and Bill "Buster" Sutterlin represented Loudon Squadron 257 of Loudonville, Ohio, and gave a certificate (available on..
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Founders Day parade in McGregor, Texas
McGregor, TX
Members of Post 273 in McGregor, Texas, participated in the town's Founders Day celebration. Even though there was a huge..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
10th annual Stewart County (Tenn.) Community Rally Round the Flagpole - 9/11 National Day..
Dover, TN
Sept. 11, 2023, was the 10th annual Stewart County Community Rally Round the Flagpole - 9/11 National Day of Remembrance..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
South Miami Post 31 remembers
Miami, FL
Monday, Sept. 11, Patriot Day 2023 After the 7 p.m. military toast, Commander Rudy Zepeda gave a brief remembrance prayer for..
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We remember 9-11, Patriot Day
Colorado Springs, CO
On Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, a few members of the Neal Thomas Jr.-Centennial Post 209 family in Colorado Springs, Colo.,..
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BE THE ONE
Community partners
Hamilton, GA
American Legion Post 189 has been heavily engaged with the community for the past eight months and has begun to..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Cherokee/Pickens veterans launch free innovative program to combat veteran suicide across cities and counties
Walesak, GA
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In support of this program, the veterans of Cherokee and Pickens counties, to..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Hampden Post 2: Vietnam veterans from Hometown Heroes project honored during Baltimore Ravens Opening..
Baltimore, MD
Hampden American Legion Post 2 in Baltimore was honored to have the Baltimore Ravens host six of our Vietnam veterans..
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Patriot Day Parade at Ellsworth AFB, Box Elder, S.D.
Box Elder, SD
American Legion Riders attached to South Dakota Post 22 participated in the Patriot Day Parade at Ellsworth AFB, Box Elder,..
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Patriot Day 2023 in Queen Creek, Ariz.
Queen Creek, AZ
Duane Ellsworth American Legion Post 129 in Queen Creek, Ariz., along with the Town of Queen Creek, hosted a 9/11..
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Persistence solves mystery of WWI funeral flag returned to family
Greeneville , TN
In February 2023, Rich Urban walked into the newsroom of the Greeneville Sun with a century-old mystery to share. Urban..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Honoring veteran pillars responsible for construction of Veterans Meeting Hall in Rincon
Rincon, PR
American Legion Post 67 in Rincon, Puerto Rico, honored 24 veterans responsible for the construction of the Veterans Meeting Hall..
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Patriot Day! Are your flags at half-mast?
Huntsville, TX
The American Legion Sam Houston Post 95 flags are being flown at half-mast today, 9/11/23, in honor of Patriot Day..
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HONOR GUARD
9/11 tribute
Coraopolis, PA
Members of American Legion Post 924, Legion Riders Chapter 924, Coraopolis VFW and VFW Auxiliary, with the help of Moon..
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LEGION RIDERS
Lincoln (Neb.) Legion Riders host successful poker run
Lincoln, NE
On Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, members of Lincoln (Neb.) American Legion Riders Chapter 3, sponsored by Lincoln Post 3, held..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Lasting impressions
My senior drill was SFC Stevenson, a Vietnam veteran infantry soldier. We were in a class about properly wearing the..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Veterans rally to aid one of our own
Round Lake, IL
It was brought to our attention that a 90-year-old Korean War veteran was in need of assistance. Rito Alvarez, (U.S. Army,..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Round Lake Post 1170 honors two heroes
Round Lake, IL
During the National Night Out event held in Round Lake Beach, Ill., on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, two officers from..
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