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How I spent my Veterans Day
My wife observed my sedentary change in lifestyle since I retired, but rarely commented. Until the week before Veterans Day,..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
American Legion Post 838 mural dedication
Fort Worth, TX
I am David Orona, the art teacher at Manuel Jara Elementary. I have fantastic information to share from a very..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders host Halloween party
Peoria, AZ
On Saturday, Oct. 28, the American Legion Riders from Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., hosted our Halloween party. Hundreds attended,..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Four veterans helping veterans in need
Crystal River , FL
We are a nonprofit thrift and consignment store owned and operated by four veterans, where all proceeds go to assist..
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OTHER
Welcome home, Vietnam veteran, to Valhalla!
Valhalla, NY
A Vietnam veteran from Missouri was buried today at his family plot in Valhalla, N.Y. American Legion Post 322 (Webb..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
High school senior interviews veterans on YouTube
I'm Luke Basso, a high school senior who recently relocated from New York to North Carolina. I manage a YouTube..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Target Area: A Leo Rossi Novel
When an Air Force general suddenly disappears and an ensuing search breaks out in Washington, D.C., it doesn’t take long..
1,097 views
OTHER
B-17 bread bomber
Minneapolis, MN
Ray Peterson was a navigator of a B-17 bomber that flew over Europe. Bomber crews were vulnerable to deadly flak..
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OTHER
Legionnaires of Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 attend 79th anniversary of landing..
Angeles City, Philippines
Legionnaires of Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123, Philippines, attended the 79th anniversary of the landing of Gen. Douglas..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Remembering Vietnam veterans
Bristol, CT
On Oct. 28, 2023, more than 50 people gathered outside the History Room at the Bristol Public Library. They were..
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OTHER
BEIRUT LEBANON BOMBING 40th ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
Port Jefferson, NY
American Legion Wilson Ritch Post 432 Port Jefferson Station, LI, NY organized and led a Multi-Veteran Service Organization Ceremony Commemorating..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Ryan Winslow Post 911 member recieves two TALMA awards
Hoover, AL
By Ginger Branson,Post 911 Adjutant Patti Douglas, public affairs coordinator for Ryan Winslow Post 911, had..
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BE THE ONE
Operation S.A.V.E.
Medina, NY
What is VA S.A.V.E. Training? VA S.A.V.E. Training will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
AMERICAN LEGION RETURNS TO RUSK, TEXAS
RUSK, TX
New members of the revitalized Coleman-Isgate Post 293 in Rusk, Texas pose for a picture following their first post meeting...
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BE THE ONE
Be The One can take many forms, even a book.
Spring, TX
In my spare time I’ve been writing. It can be therapeutic, although I didn’t really start writing for that reason...
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Post 166 Sponsored South Carolina Run for the Fallen
Goose Creek, SC
Post 166 was honored to be a pitstop sponsor for the 5th Annual South Carolina “RUN FOR THE FALLEN” TO..
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OTHER
American Legion Post #30 Teams Up With Paris Lions Club At The Red River..
Paris, TX
PARIS, TX (October 10, 2023) – For the first time, the Paris American Legion Post 30 and the Paris Lions..
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WWII STORY
John J. Morris Post 62 Honors WWII veterans
Peoria, AZ
On October 24 the John J. Morris Post 62 honored WWII veterans. The Auxiliary prepared and decorated the room...
967 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Quiet Witness
QUIET WITNESS He died alone. Clean and content, secure, safe, and alone. His girlfriend, housekeeper, young companion preferred..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
John J. Morris Post 62 Sons of The American Legion Oktoberfest
Peoria, AZ
On Saturday, Oct. 21, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., hosted the Sons of The American Legion Oktoberfest...
999 views
BE THE ONE
Rural American Legion post shares message with community
Brocton, NY
John W. Dill American Legion Post 434 in Brocton, N.Y., joined in at the Village of Brocton Fall Festival to..
1,397 views
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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OTHER
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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OTHER
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..
906 views
OTHER
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..
1,276 views
WOMEN VETERANS
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..
1,066 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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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OTHER
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..
1,165 views
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
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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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
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..
958 views
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