AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

Post 15, Wilmington, Vt.

Wilmington , VT
WILMINGTON — Using 1% local option tax revenue earmarked for economic and community development, the Wilmington Select Board contributed $50,000..
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Commander given tour of building
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Commander given tour of building

Massillon, OH
The commander of Massillon Post 221 was given a tour of the Ohio Highway Patrol building and shown the antique..
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Honoring a World War II veteran on his special day
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Honoring a World War II veteran on his special day

Massillon, OH
On this day, Post 221 and members of the community - along with local fire and law enforcement departments, the..
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Quilts of Valor
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Quilts of Valor

Albert Lea, MN
In 2003, a quilter named Catherine Roberts started a movement that became Quilts of Valor (QOV) when her son was..
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Women veterans of Freeborn County
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Women veterans of Freeborn County

Albert Lea, MN
Ruth Perry was the epitome of selfless service to her country and her community. After 20 years with the Air..
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Brunswick County (N.C.) JROTC – a program of excellence
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Brunswick County (N.C.) JROTC – a program of excellence

Leland, NC
The JROTC is a positive opportunity for our Brunswick County, N.C., youth to develop useful leadership and team-building skills. John..
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The Colony commander finds old friends at Kingsville Legion
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The Colony commander finds old friends at Kingsville Legion

The Colony, TX
While visiting family in Kingsville, Texas, Holley-Riddle Post 21 Commander Mary Garcia decided to see if she..
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Veteran wheelchair races
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Veteran wheelchair races

Jupiter, FL
Holly Koester a retired Army captain who was paralyzed during Operation Desert Storm, has been racing in marathons since 1995...
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Wyoming proudly heralds new veterans memorial
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Wyoming proudly heralds new veterans memorial

Casper, WY
A year ago this November, Casper Legion Post 2 celebrated the completion of the Wyoming Fallen Veterans Memorial. Originally begun..
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American Legion Post 90 of Cape Coral wins multiple state awards at Florida convention
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American Legion Post 90 of Cape Coral wins multiple state awards at Florida convention..

Cape Coral, FL
June 2023: American Legion Post 90 of Cape Coral won six awards and an honorable mention: 100%+1 membership, Runner-up Best..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Wives matter. Girlfriends do too.

This is hardly to knock the women who served and are serving in the military; you are beyond awesome to..
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"Hometown Vets" portrait show
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"Hometown Vets" portrait show

Carol Stream, IL
Celebrating veterans of all eras, Chicago veteran artist paints portraits of local vets; their faces have a story to tell...
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Post member conducts Buddy Check on entire roster, reminds Legionnaires that we are there for each other
BUDDY CHECKS

Post member conducts Buddy Check on entire roster, reminds Legionnaires that we are there..

Niantic , CT
Vincent Melesko, a member of Turner-Tinker Post 128 Niantic (Conn.) updated the membership roster and contacted every member of the..
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Post remembers namesake on 115th anniversary of his death
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Post remembers namesake on 115th anniversary of his death

Merchantville, NJ
Cpl. Fredrick W. Grigg enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 11, 1917, at 22. He died on Oct. 15,..
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Amazing - member recognized for 50 years of continuous service
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Amazing - member recognized for 50 years of continuous service

Leland, NC
A Continuous Service Award was issued on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 in..
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Lowe's community event - grand opening, Leland
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Lowe's community event - grand opening, Leland

Leland, NC
Leland, N.C.: John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 celebrates a grand opening! Lowe's is a new member of the Leland..
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Official flag-raising by John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 (Leland, N.C.) celebrating grand opening of Inspire of Brunswick Forest
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Official flag-raising by John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 (Leland, N.C.) celebrating grand..

Leland, NC
On Thursday, Oct. 6, 2023, Inspire of Brunswick Forest held their grand opening. Members and staff of Inspire held a..
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Are you the one?
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Are you the one?

Cumming, GA
Whether you are a veteran who needs help, or the veteran who can assist a fellow veteran in getting the..
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Post 21 represents veteran community at Ascendant LPGA Tournament
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Post 21 represents veteran community at Ascendant LPGA Tournament

The Colony, TX
Women veterans of Holley-Riddle Post 21 represented the local veteran community as flag pin attendants at the..
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Library addition
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Library addition

McAllen, TX
Cooler weather is here, and it won't get better. If you are outside, you will probably see snow and ice...
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Post 253 flag dedication/veteran recognition 2023
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Post 253 flag dedication/veteran recognition 2023

Festus, MO
Post 253 participated in a flag dedication and veteran recognition ceremony on Monday, Oct. 9, at the Elks Lodge Festus-Crystal..
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Fair outing for adults with special needs
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Fair outing for adults with special needs

Canton, GA
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been coming to the Cherokee County Fairgrounds, hosted by Legion Post 45. Commander..
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Auxiliary holds first estate sale
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Auxiliary holds first estate sale

Canton, GA
Legion Post 45 held its first estate sale, with all proceeds benefiting the Cherokee Homeless Veterans program. For years the Auxiliary..
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A man from Brazil: snapshot of a Post 2 life member
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A man from Brazil: snapshot of a Post 2 life member

Dunedin/Palm Harbor , FL
Post 2 in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, presented this life membership card to World War II veteran George N. Craig..
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John J. Morris Post 62 hosts first-ever Women Veterans Coffee Connection
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John J. Morris Post 62 hosts first-ever Women Veterans Coffee Connection

Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 28, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., hosted its first-ever Women Veterans Coffee Connection. The Auxiliary..
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Service dogs for our veterans
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Service dogs for our veterans

Tequesta, FL
As a way of continuing support of our local veterans, Rood-Williams Unit 271 in Tequesta, Fla., recently made a large..
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Post 91 member David Jakupca celebrates 50 years of foreign service
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Post 91 member David Jakupca celebrates 50 years of foreign service

Berea, OH
Ceremonial dress uniforms are worn on very special formal occasions, such as state receptions, balls, coronations, parades, weddings, funerals and..
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Be the One story
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Be the One story

Helena , MT
Last month, I received a call from our Post 2 bartender on duty one evening. She had been..
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Red, White and Blue BBQ

Canton, GA
American Legion Post 45 is pleased to present this year's Red, White and Blue BBQ: 51 professional competition judges and..
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Vail Community ReSources and American Legion Post 109 (Tucson, Ariz.)
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Vail Community ReSources and American Legion Post 109 (Tucson, Ariz.)

Tuscon, AZ
American Legion Post 109 Donates $4,500 to Feed Vail’s Schoolchildren Greater Vail Community ReSources accepted a check for $4,500 from McCulloch-Wagner..
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