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John J. Morris Post 62 - Arizona American Legion Boys State 2026

Peoria, AZ

American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school..

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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS

John J. Morris Post 62 honors 9/11 victims

Peoria, AZ

On Friday, Sept. 11, John J. Morris Post 62 held a remembrance ceremony to honor those who lost their lives..

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OTHER

Georgia Girl Scout troop turns cookie sales into project helping homeless veterans

Canton, GA

Georgia Girl Scout Troop 21728 in Acworth turned this year's cookie sales profit into a project toward helping homeless veterans..

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OTHER

Take me out to the ball game!

St. Louis (Fenton), MO

When searching for ideas to plan a social gathering for members of all ages, Post 302 in Missouri looked to..

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BE THE ONE

POW/MIA honor date

Leland, NC

The third Friday in September is POW/MIA Recognition Day, designated to honor those servicemembers still prisoners of war or missing..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Old Rebel Men

In honor of the semiquincentennial observance, I have released an acoustic piano-and-vocal narrative song titled "Old Rebel Men." The track..

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Young SAL racer wins in JuiceBox karts

Ruskin, FL

Ruskin, Fla, Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey, who has enjoyed much racing success in the PowerWheel Division, has finally won in JuiceBox Karts. In racing,..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

John J. Morris Post 62 honors Dillon's Bayou at Pleasant Harbor

Peoria, AZ

On Sept. 9, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Dillon’s Bayou at Pleasant Harbor as the business of..

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ORATORICAL CONTEST

Department of Arizona salutes Navy veteran Paul Johnson

Phoenix, AZ

The Department of Arizona wants to salute career Navy veteran Paul Johnson. He is the department Oratorical chair and..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Fish on Fridays: A Memoir of Bad Breaks, Hard Lessons and Unexpected Strength

"Fish on Fridays: A Memoir of Bad Breaks, Hard Lessons and Unexpected Strength" What happens when a life takes turns you..

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BE THE ONE

John J. Morris Post 62 Riders join forces for "Ride to End 22"

Peoria, AZ

On Saturday, Sept. 5, the American Legion Riders of Post 62 rolled out in force to support the "Ride to..

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POST TREASURES

World War II mural still stands

North Baltimore, OH

Nestled on the back wall of the stage in the hall of American Legion Post 539 in North Baltimore, Ohio,..

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HONOR GUARD

Honoring the selected Veteran of the Month

Peoria, AZ

American Legion , Post 62 Honor Guard, along with other squads of the American Legion, turned out to honor Ira Hayes..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Honor Flight San Antonio #22

Honor Flight San Antonio FLT #22: Sept. 4-6, 2026 Wm. M. Randolph Post 593 (Converse, Texas) had the privilege of welcoming..

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HONOR GUARD

Post 62 honor guard volunteer duties

Peoria, AZ

The Post 62 honor guard has been busy this year honoring our veterans by: Celebrating a veteran on the first of..

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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS

Smithfield (Va.) post honors GWOT veterans

Smithfield, VA

Smithfield American Legion Post 49 hosted a dinner on Aug. 29 for veterans who served during the Global War on..

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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Barrett-Bonifas Memorial ceremony held by United Nations Command Security Battalion-Joint Security Area in Camp..

Camp Bonifas, South Korea

On Aug. 18, 2026, members of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38, South Korea, attended the Barrett-Bonifas Memorial ceremony..

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

SAL Detachment of New Jersey receives accolades, appointments at national convention

Nutley, NJ

The Detachment of New Jersey, the state-level organization managing New Jersey’s 10,000 members, recently attended the 54th Sons of The..

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LEGION RIDERS

ALR Post 62 and John J. Morris honor Ira H. Hayes with Veteran of..

Peoria, AZ

Every month John J Morris Post 62 honors a veteran for the month that has moved on to Post Everlasting..

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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Department of Arizona joins ceremony for Ira H. Hayes

Phoenix, AZ

On Sept. 1, the Department of Arizona was honored to have three officers representing the department at the Veteran of..

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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

John J. Morris Post 62 honors Veteran of the Month Ira H. Hayes

Peoria, AZ

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 began exceedingly early in the morning for the preparation of honoring..

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WHY I LOVE MY POST

John J. Morris Post 62 presents Lary Tank with Stars of 62 Award

Peoria, AZ

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 had the honor to present Larry Tank with the “Stars of..

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Navy vet shows support for young SAL racer

Ruskin, FL

Ruskin, Fla. Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey just received a letter from Hillsborough County Commissioner Joshua Wostal, who is also a 10-year Navy veteran. The..

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