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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
My story about how I chose the Army and stayed for life
Oakland, MD
I joined the Army in 1973 when I was 17. A short stint of military service ended up being a..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'I left knowing I had done my best'
Winchester, IN
In 1978, I enlisted in the Indiana National Guard, along with my wife. We were one of the first couples..
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BE THE ONE
Department of New York 4th District Legion Family
Saratoga Springs, NY
Members of the American Legion Family in the Department of New York from the Fabulous 4th District participated in the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 presents Americanism Award to Iconic Garage Door Services
Peoria, AZ
On Oct. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Iconic Garage Door Services with the Americanism Award. The..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Vietnam veteran Lorence Lundby
Peoria, AZ
On Oct. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Vietnam veteran Lorence Lundby as the October Veteran of..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
SAL Detachment of New Jersey holds 35th POW/MIA Watchfire
Seaside Heights, NJ
“Honor, sacrifice, loneliness and sorrow for the men that are missing and families that long for their return.” Speaking about a..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Honor Flight reflections
Hammond, IN
"We begin at the end: a hero’s welcome at Chicago’s Midway Airport. Hundreds of loved ones, servicemembers and strangers cheer..
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BE THE ONE
The importance of mental exercise
Cridersville, OH
A Veteran’s Perspective on Staying Mentally Active Hello, I’m Robert Davis, an Army veteran who served from 1962 to 1965. For..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Should I join, or shouldn't I?
Strasburg, VA
The old philosopher's motto is "Never Give Up." That's exactly how one of the officers at Legion Post 77 in..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 partners with Guitars 4 Vets
Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 29, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) started their partnership with Guitars 4 Vets and the first..
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OTHER
Legionnaires of Col. Lewis L. Millet Post 38 attend 2nd Korea-U.S. Joint Korean War..
Seoul, South Korea
Legionnaires of Col. Lewis L. Millet Post 38, South Korea, attended the 2nd Korea-U.S. Joint Korean War POW/MIA Recognition Day..
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OTHER
Legionnaires of Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 join POW/MIA event hosted by VFW..
Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
Legionnaires of Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37, South Korea, joined the POW/MIA event hosted by VFW Post 10223, Pyeongtaek...
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OTHER
Adm. Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4 (Olongapo, Philippines) conducts annual POW/MIA Recognition..
Olongapo, Philippines
Adm. Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4 (Olongapo, Philippines) conducted their annual POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony on Sept. 19,..
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BE THE ONE
Walk for Be the One
Nutley , NJ
On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, I participated in the Walk from the Darkness sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders host Poker Walk
Peoria, AZ
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders hosted their first-ever Poker Walk. Following two..
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OTHER
Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 conducts annual POW/MIA Day ceremony at Mapo,..
Mapo, South Korea
On Sept. 19, 2025, Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 of South Korea conducted the annual POW/MIA Day Ceremony..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Live Oak County American Legion Post 413 (Three Rivers, Texas) visited by Texas Historical..
in recognition of The American Legion’s 90th birthday (2009), the Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution designating Sept...
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OTHER
What comes next after service? A Navy veteran’s story that inspired Career Path DECIDE
West Linn, OR
When Cristine Carpenter transitioned out of the Navy, she carried the same questions many servicemembers do: What comes next? For..
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OTHER
POW/MIA Sunset Vigil carries on despite storms
The Colony, TX
On Sept. 21, Holley-Riddle Post 21 of The Colony, Texas, prepared to host its annual POW/MIA Sunset Vigil on the..
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AMATEUR RADIO
First Medal of Honor recipient to earn an amateur radio license
Orlando , FL
Press Release HamCation 2026 Orlando, Fl. Feb. 13-15 Since 1863, only 3,511 men and one woman have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Today..
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OTHER
Department of Texas hosts 2025 Fall DEC Conference
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (Sept. 23, 2025) – By authority of Department Commander Richard Huntley, department commissions and committees met at..
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AMERICA 250
Using photo prop at events
Leland, NC
We created this 250USA and Be the One photo frame and use it at all events we attend. It gets..
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VOLUNTEERING
Books for vets
Leland, NC
We took books from the local library and donated them to the Vet Health Center in Wilmington, N.C.
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Massachusetts becomes 17th state to recognize Agent Orange Heart Medal, Aug. 10 as Agent..
Westfield, MA
Fred Benda Jr., writing from Westfield, Mass. I am the 2024-2025 commander of American Legion Post 124 here in Westfield. Two..
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BE THE ONE
ALR host veterans suicide prevention ride
Oakdale, LI, NY
ALR Joseph Loeffler Post 1006, (Brentwood, LI, N.Y,) organized and coordinated a suicide prevention ride. The ride went from Harley-Davidson..
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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
Theodore Campbell Post 16 Patriot Day, National Day of Service and Remembrance 2025
Conway , AR
On Sept. 11. 2025. members of Arkansas American Legion Post 16 hosted their 4th Annual Patriot Day and National Day..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
How to Hotwire an Airplane
"How to Hotwire an Airplane" is ultimately a humane, provocative novel, one that refuses easy answers and asks readers to..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
John J. Morris Post 62 helps provide water for local homeless population
Peoria, AZ
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) partnered to provide bottled water for local homeless. In Arizona the temperatures are..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors POW/MIA Remembrance Day
Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 19, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored POW.MIA Remembrance Day. Three poster boards of Arizona POW/MIA..
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OTHER
Holley-Riddle Post 21 provides new flagpoles for Troop 226
The Colony, TX
Holley-Riddle Post 21, The Colony, Texas, recently purchased new flagpoles and stands for Scout Troop 226. The gleaming gold poles..
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