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Four Chaplains ceremony
Dunkirk, NY
On Feb. 3, 1943, at 12:55 a.m., the U.S. Army transport Dorchester was struck by a torpedo in the frosty..
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BASEBALL
Legion Baseball runs deep in Kimsey family blood (Delaware, 1947-present)
Millsboro, DE
The American Legion program influenced our family. Since my father’s return from the Korean War, he got involved in the..
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BE THE ONE
John J. Morris Post 62 ramps up Be the One program with senior center..
Peoria, AZ
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) has done a monthly site visit to a nearby senior center for a..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 presents Americanism Award to Home Depot
Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 1, the publicity/community relations team from John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Home Depot as Peoria's..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors George Sarazin, Veteran of the Month
Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored fallen Army veteran George Sarazin as Veteran of the..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Major Perk: Brewing more than coffee in Parker County
Weatherford, TX
In the heart of Parker County, Texas, there’s a small coffee shop with a big mission. Major Perk, owned and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dredging the Void
“Dredging the Void” is a collection of short stories written by a Marine Corps veteran who, like many others, struggled..
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BE THE ONE
American Legion reaches into community to spread the word about Be the One
Brocton, NY
On Jan. 25, 2025, John W. Dill American Legion Post 434 in Brocton, N.Y., hosted a craft show and flea..
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WWII STORY
Post 206 (Chesapeake Beach, Md.) celebrates WWII vet's 100th birthday
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Earning a special salute during the ceremony was a man whose length of membership was considerably exceeded by the length..
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BE THE ONE
Veteran hiking Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine carrying dog tags with names of..
Dinwiddie, VA
Hello Brothers and Sisters, My name is Rob Diamond, aka "DogTag." I will be leaving in a few weeks to start..
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WWII STORY
Holy heroes
Evanston, IL
Feb. 3, 1943, is a day that will be long remembered in the annals of military history. It has been..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
The four pillars
Evanston , IL
I have been a member of American Legion Post 42 in Evanston for over 14 years now. Despite volunteering for..
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OTHER
Post 2 member honored
Bristol, CT
Scott Rosado, a navy veteran and member of Post 2, was on Jan. 23 given a high Honor by the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Joseph Robert Rosen
A remembrance of Joseph R. Rosen: When the American Dream and Providence collide with the life of an immigrant, inspiration is..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Legion Post 45 and Cherokee County (Ga.) Homeless Veterans Program donate 68th vehicle to..
Canton, GA
Eight years ago, when we first came to realize that the transportation systems of rural areas like Cherokee County and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Sons of Noah
My father was a restless, illiterate, hard-drinking man who was the third youngest of 14 children. He was also a..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Commander
Our Post 1448 in Oriskany, N.Y., had been without potable water for 40 years. Now, thanks to the generous donation..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
American Legion Post 797
Gahanna, OH
Our Gahanna (Ohio) Post 797 is entering our third year of hosting a 5K walk/run to raise money to help..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Westfield Post 124 commander is also post piper
Good day. Frederick R. Benda Jr. writing from Westfield, Mass. I have been playing the bagpipes for just about 27..
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OTHER
Honoring World War II veterans
Bristol, CT
Mission BBQ of Southington, Conn., invited World War II Navy veteran Dick Fitz and Iwo Jima survivor Joe Caminiti, both..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Fred Brock Post 828 becomes certifying organization for PVSA
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 22, 2025) – Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 applied and was recently approved as an..
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OUR TRAVELS
MLK Day of Service
Millsboro , DE
In a heartwarming display of community spirit in honor of MLK Day, Delaware American Legion Family and volunteers sorted and..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Missouri City Post 294 featured in newsletter
Missouri City , TX
Missouri City (Texas) Post 294 was featured in the recent winter issue of the Missouri City Citizens newsletter. It features members..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Fred Brock Post 828 hosts annual MLK Day Veterans Coffee Social
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 20, 2025) – Prior to the start of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Texas 20th District Oratorical Contest held at St. Mary’s School of Law
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONO – (Jan. 11, 2025) – Six local high school students participated in an oratorical contest held under the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Supporting Law Enforcement display
This is a creation of a Navy veteran, to show awareness to all law enforcement agencies nationwide in the form..
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HONOR GUARD
Going above and beyond
Colorado Springs, CO
The primary mission of the Neal Thomas Jr. Centennial American Legion Post 209 Honor Guard is to support final honors..
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HONOR GUARD
Supporting the first national cemetery green burial
Colorado Springs, CO
The Neal Thomas Jr. Centennial American Legion Post 209 Honor Guard was afforded the privilege to support a unique event..
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BE THE ONE
The Cost of Valor: Navigating Moral Injury and PTSD "The Wars Within," 1st ed.
Ogden, UT
The Cost of Valor: Navigating Moral Injury and PTSD “The Wars Within” found at https://ko-fi.com/s/8fdcc7583d. In "The Wars Within," we delve..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Post 67 visits Tito y Sus Amigos Corporation
Rincon, Puerto Rico, OT
On Jan. 7, 2025, American Legion Post 67 from Rincon, Puerto Rico, met with Tito y Sus Amigos Corporation to..
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