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MY HERO, OUR STORY
My hero and our unique connection to the U.S. Navy
Hearne, TX
During World War I, my grandfather joined the Navy in 1918 and served aboard the first USS Helena PG-9 which..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Hill 296, Korea, May 29, 1951
Killeen, TX
I have a story of my father's efforts to save his platoon during an ambush on a ridge line of..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Squadron 105 in Belleville, NJ hosts third blood drive
Belleville, NJ
A blood drive, the third since July, was hosted at Belleville American Legion Post 105 by their Sons of the..
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Celebrating Cub Scouts 114th birthday
Massillon, OH
Today, Post 221 attended the birthday celebration of the Cub Scouts. One of the scouts told of his journey as..
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Post 221 donates emergency kits for Sheriff's department vehicles
Massillon, OH
Massillon Post 221 donated 20 emergency kits for the Stark County sheriff's vehicles. Now, when an emergency arises, the deputies..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Fred Brock Post 828 supports local Scholarship Pageants
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 25, 2024) – The African American Community Awareness Project (AACAP) hosted the 51st Annual Miss Black..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Blast Radius
I served in Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 179th Transportation Company, U.S. Army, in 2005. We, the 179th TC, spent..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
I AM LEGION
Evanston , IL
I served my time On the government's dime, As both a soldier and sailor on the sea, I traveled many parts of the..
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BE THE ONE
Camp Drum, NY and AGENTS ORANGE & PURPLE
Ogdensburg , NY
In June of 1959, 15,300 pounds of undiluted Agents Orange and Purple, were sprayed over Camp Drum’s “Impact Area,“ near..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Resolution to Expand the Sons of the Legion to Include Daughters
Hudson, NY
During our post meeting on February 12, 2024, Hudson, NY, American Legion Post 184 voted unanimously to revise Post Resolution..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Conspiracy Ignited
Los Angeles, CA
Raymond Paul Johnson's new book is an absorbing military and legal thriller inspired by actual events. Ray is a USAF..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
DC National Security on Recruiting - Sitka, Alaska, Post 13
Sitka, AK
I shared that Post 13 Sitka, Alaska, has partnered with recruiters and has served as a liaison to our local..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Boy Scout Troop 747 works with local veterans' organization
Leland, NC
On Saturday, February 17, 2024, the commander of John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68, Dan Fortini, paid an early..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Rum Runner Prohibition
Our journey begins in the Roaring 1920s and draws similarities to our current 2020’s. Both represent ages of unparalleled changes..
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OUR TRAVELS
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Honors Veterans
T, NJ
While on a recent cruise on Royal Caribbean's "Anthem of the Seas" that sailed from Bayonne, New Jersey to several..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
John J. Morris Post 62 Honors Arizona POW/MIA with Memorial
Peoria, AZ
On February 16, 2024, the John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Arizona, installed a memorial on the outside patio..
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Post 221 thanks the teachers for all they do, and shares with them "Be..
Massillon, OH
Throughout the week of Valentine's day Massillon post 221 presented a valentines tumbler and a flag for a teacher and..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828 becomes Charter Organization for Local Cub Scouts Pack
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 15, 2024) – Cub Scouting has so many benefits for kids today, such as meaningful friendships,..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 brings the Arts to members
Peoria, AZ
On January 30, 2024, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Arizona, hosted Valley Arts and Education to provide an..
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Lent
Evanston , IL
Chaplain William Thomas Cummings has been quoted as saying, "There are no atheists in foxholes." As a chaplain's assistant in..
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OTHER
From the desk of your Chaplain, Jim MacAvoy, John E. Jacobs American Legion Post..
Leland, NC
On February 3, 1943, a German U-boat torpedoed the USAT Dorchester off the coast of Greenland. As the ship began..
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FAMILY LEGACY
My father's WWII service
Katy, TX
My father, Roy Frederick Miller, enlisted in the Navy shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He became a corpsman..
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OTHER
Smithfield, Virginia Post 49 Hosts Hospitalized Veterans from Hampton VAMC
Smithfield, VA
American Legion Post 49 and Auxiliary Post 49 kicked off National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week on Sunday, February 11,..
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Old recording finally released
Douglasville, GA
I am John Bogo and have been a member of Post 145 in Douglasville, GA for the past 28 years...
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Gladstone, Michigan, Son receives Blue Brigade Jacket for recruiting 30 or more members
Gladstone, MI
Gladstone Past Commander of Squadron 71 Sons of the American Legion (SAL) was honored for membership recruitment. John Pickard, Past..
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Four Chaplains Remembrance Service at Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
The Four Chaplains Remembrance Service was conducted at the Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel, Camp Humphreys, on February 8, 2024. The..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Second District student wins Zone 1 American Legion Oratorical Contest
La Porte, IN
The American Legion Zone 1 Oratorical Contest was held at Post 81 in Monticello, Indiana, on February 4, 2024. Marissa..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Youth of North Brunswick High School Win!
Leland, NC
The North Carolina 2024 Oratorical competition season begins. On January 6, 2024, at North Brunswick High School, John E. Jacobs..
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BE THE ONE
Coffee and cookies equal community awareness in Leland, N.C.
Leland, NC
Suicide is an uncomfortable topic to discuss. However, on Saturday, January 13, 2024, the Leland community was invited in by..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Edmonds, Washington Legion Post 66 Successful Food & Clothing Drive Helping Local Vets in..
Edmonds, WA
American Legion Post 66 in Edmonds, Washington, got a chance to assist local veterans in need by collecting winter clothing..
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