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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Operation Welcome Home
Middletown, IN
“Vietnam veterans faced disrespect and ridicule upon their return from the war. It's time to rewrite that chapter with Operation..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Howard County Veterans Foundation to unveil monument design
Columbia, MD
The Howard County Veterans Foundation will unveil the design of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument planned for..
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WOMEN VETERANS
Fred Brock Post 828 Legionnaire re-elected to lead local nursing sorority
SAN ANTONIO, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 13, 2023) – The membership of Theta Eta Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., held their..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Leave No Man Behind
"Leave no man behind." Be it Belleau Wood, a tropical Island, a village, city, forest, a jungle surrounded rice paddy, and/or smoke-filled..
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POPPY DAY
"21 Poppy Salute"
Lake Geneva, WI
Chuck and Mary, members of Post 24 & Auxiliary Unit 24 Lake Geneva WI, have this beautiful Poppy plant in..
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OTHER
Post 211 (Funkstown, Md.) veteran marching in Memorial Day Parade in D.C.
Hagerstown, MD
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Jill Etter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Director of Communications PHONE: (210) 508 9953 EMAIL: jill.etter@ndswm.org HAGERSTOWN MILITARY VETERAN MARCHES..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Post, squadron support traditional Decoration Day commemoration
Lovingston, VA
Each year, in addition to placing upwards of 500 flags on veterans' graves across seven local cemeteries, and performing military..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
I Remember David
My high school friend David Scolnick was a great friend. in 1968 he joined the Marine Corps and the following..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Sunrise service
Village of Montgomery, NY
Our post begins the Thursday before Memorial Day, when we put flags on the veteran graves in five cemeteries, with..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Longview, Wash., Memorial Day ceremony
Longview, WA
The Longview American Legion will be holding a Memorial Day ceremony at Longview Memorial Park, 5050 Mt. Solo Rd. Longview, WA..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Anchorage's Jack Henry Post 1 unites veterans for success: creating pathways and connections beyond..
Anchorage, AK
In Anchorage, Alaska, Jack Henry Post 1 has been a beacon of leadership and innovation in the veteran community. In..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Brave And Honorable
Many men and women have served and protect. Who deserve our utmost honor and respect. They go into battle at the voice..
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OTHER
Song written and recorded by A. Lee Gilkerson (American Legion life member, Post 283,..
Millersport, OH
I went through U.S. Army Basic Training and AIT with Phillip Scott Glass ("Scotty"). We sat next to each other..
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LEGION RIDERS
SSgt. Michael Joseph Uhrin's remains get honor escort back home 80 years later
Metuchen, NJ
The American Legion Riders of Post 65 in Metuchen, N.J., have organized a hero escort for the remains of SSgt...
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Fred Brock Post 828, Auxiliary unit sponsor 12 for Texas Boys/Girls State, present JROTC..
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 22, 2023) – The American Legion is a strong supporter of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Mighty 20th District supports Our Community Salutes – San Antonio’s Recognition Ceremony
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 17, 2023) – More than 200 high school students graduating this year from Bexar County and..
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MEMORIAL DAY
McDonald-Osmer Post 451/Cascade Township Memorial Day ceremony
Cascade, MI
McDonald-Osmer Post 451 will be hosting the Cascade Township Memorial Day ceremony again this year in front of the Cascade..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Sonarman Paul LaMont, recipient of Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal
Pictured: The Hon. Blake Moore, Utah District 1, Paul D. LaMont, American Legion Department of Utah Post 58, and Department..
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OTHER
Armed Forces Torchlight Parade
Spokane, WA
American Legion Spokane Post 9 participated in the nation's largest annual Armed Forces Torchlight Parade on May 20, 2023. ..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Marion High School JROTC Awards Banguet
Marion, IN
American Legion Post 313 honors Marion High School students with end-of-year awards. Commander Rich Dollar presented the awards for the..
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OTHER
Vernon Hills honors vets with banners
Vernon Hills, IL
On Tuesday, May 2, at the Village Board meeting, the Village of Vernon Hills announced those who are being recognized..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Heroes in our lifetime
Evanston , IL
By Michael L. Wojciechowski At some point in everyone’s life you are a hero. You might not think so but through..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Remember
The freedom we share is surely not free. It's paid with lives given for you and for me. All the brave that..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Howard County Veterans Monument design unveiling
Columbia, MD
The Howard County Veterans Foundation will unveil the design of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument planned for..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Curtis High School students help homeless veterans
I'm a retired Marine and a member of American Legion Post 52 in Coventry, Conn. I'm also a volunteer program..
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VOLUNTEERING
Special Olympics Washington
Cheney, WA
American Legion Post 9 of Spokane, Wash., Unit 9 Auxiliary and Legion Riders Post 9 volunteered on May 13, 2023,..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Celebrating years of continuous membership at Hamon Gray Post 83
La Porte, IN
On April 29, 2023, Hamon Gray Post 83 in La Porte, Ind., presented Legionnaires with certificates to honor their years..
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OTHER
Edgefield (S.C.) Post 30’s Family Day 2023 was the BEST TIME EVER!
Edgefield, SC
On a sunny late-April day, Post 30’s veterans and Auxiliary welcomed guests to our first Family Day. Children delighted in..
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OTHER
Remembering Desert Storm
Bristol, CT
American Legion Post 2 came into some cards pertaining to Desert Storm. On behalf of the Desert Storm veterans, they..
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BE THE ONE
This is why I joined The American Legion
Front Royal, VA
I am a veteran, DoD contractor and have had some experience in law enforcement. I was deployed twice, once in..
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